Shasta is a 2 year old, 64 pound Golden Retriever or high mix who came to Atlanta Pet Rescue from a rural animal control facility where she had been picked up as a stray. Shasta is a beautiful dog who had no business being left in the country to fend for herself.
Shasta has gentle personality to match her soft fluffy coat. She appears to have been well cared for. After having her in our care for a day, we realized that Shasta cannot hold her bladder, and her tail is constantly wet from that.
If you can help defray the costs of Shasta's medical expense, please click on the "Sponsor Me" link below.
Update 10/19/09: After three weeks on strong antibiotics, Shasta still has a leak. She will undergo a diagnostic procedure to identify any structural problems in her urinary tract to locate the source of her leaking. A special dye that costs $150 will be injected, and follow up x-rays will trace the path of the dye through Shasta's urinary tract to see where things come out. Dr. Whittle, at Paces Ferry Veterinary Clinic, thinks Shasta will need surgery to correct the problem, and this test will determine if that theory is correct.
Shasta is available for adoption
Tuesday through Saturday.
Shasta is sponsored by:
Jean M.
Jana & Larry L.
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Foster Report 11/4/09: Shasta is the perfect ambassador of the Golden Retriever breed. She's quiet, respectful, gentle, and all around easy-going. She absolutely loves meeting new people and is very well behaved while doing so.
At the dog park she makes it a point to walk up to every single person, wag her tail, and let them pet her. She loves children and is sweet and patient with them. She loves to play with other dogs, either at the dog park or at the shelter.
She's very well behaved in the house, is house trained, doesn't bark or whine, and is respectful of the house rules.
Obviously Shasta will need extra attention due to her medical condition, but even with this condition I'm convinced that whoever adopts her will be getting an amazing companion.
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Update 10/29/09: Shasta underwent a procedure to diagnose her problem. Dr. Whittle put dye into her urinary system and tracked its flow. The results confirmed Dr. Whittle's suspicion that she has, in effect, a displaced urinary duct (ectopic ureter).
Shasta's options for an attempted fix are risky, potentially life threatening, and have only a 50-50 chance of success. Our decision, therefore, is to let Shasta continue "as is", knowing that she's likely to leave a damp spot when she gets up from sitting or lying down. She can wear a diaper while indoors, and that will solve the soiling problem. Shasta is completely housebroken, so she's not intentionally wetting; her condition is beyond her control. Shasta is still a wonderful, beautiful creature and she can live an otherwise normal, happy life like this.
Obviously, Shasta needs a new owner that can deal with her disability and not let it get in the way of loving her for all her wonderful qualities. Shasta is a fabulous dog!
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Mary Ann is a 9 month old fawn-colored Boxer that currently weighs 45 pounds. She will be approximately 60 pounds when she is full grown. Sweet Mary Ann came to APR from an outlying animal control facility where she had been surrendered by her owner who could no longer care for her.
This darling canine is so sweet. She can be a little timid at first, but once she becomes comfortable she'll follow you with those innocent eyes and a wagging nub of a tail.
Mary Ann needs an owner to help boost her confidence and teach her the art of leash walking. Please submit your application today and see if you can provide Mary Ann with the forever home she deserves.
Mary Ann is available for adoption
Tuesday through Saturday.
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Isabella is a 2-3 year old female something-Doodle, Deerhound-ish-kind-of-dog. She weighs about 50 pounds and has a two-tone wiry gray coat. We're not exactly sure of her breed, because she resembles so many breeds from Poodle (confirmation) to Airedale (coat) to Scottish Deerhound.
Isabella ended up at animal control as a stray. She's obviously been used for breeding, but somehow got away from all that and ended up at animal control as her consolation prize.
She is an amazing dog, not only regal in her demeanor, but also unusually happy. Isabella surprised us by sitting and lying down on command. We suspect she's also housebroken as a bonus.
Isabella is affectionate and has a charming demeanor in the house. The pictures at right were taken while she was wet after her bath. Isabella didn't like getting in the tub, but was very courteous, indulged her bather and never shook to share the experience, as most dogs do. Isabella is a gem in the rough. We'll do our best to get her medical needs addressed as soon as possible.
Isabella was someone's pet at one time, but we don't know why she ended up where she did and remained unclaimed after two weeks at animal control. She had been spared until the day we got her, but with a diagnosis of heartworms, she was doomed for sure.
Isabella has heartworms. Yes, the dreaded, easily preventable, hateful disease that afflicts so many dogs in the Atlanta area. Isabella needs your financial support to help pay for her medical needs. If you can help, please click on the "Sponsor Me" link below. Woof! Woof!
Isabella is not yet available for adoption.
Isabella is a lucky girl!
She has two amazing Guardian Angels:
Peter and Cynthia N. of Lilburn
Thank you!
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