Pickles - In CARE Foster Home

Name: Pickles
Sex: Male (intact)
Breed: Great Pyrenees Mix
Age: 10 months
Location: Mountain Home, AR

Vet/Medical Info: Pickles has not yet been seen by vet but his past records confirm he has had rabies shot. The vet is pretty sure his blindness is genetic.

Owner Info: Pickles is currently being fostered by a wonderful lady that runs a Great Pyr rescue. His old owner was going to shoot Pickles along with two other Great Pyr, this lady took all three dogs. She is totally unequipped and inexperienced to do right by this sweet, affectionate boy and she feels he needs way more then she can offer him. Pickles is at least 90% blind and although he has not actually been diagnosed, it is strongly suspected that he has Canine Optic Nerve Hypoplasia as his litter brother was diagnosed with this condition by an Opthamologist and it is hereditary. He felt it was possible all littermates could have the same condition. His foster Mom has given Pickles Distemper/Parvo shots (5 way) and he has been given Ivermection for heartworm preventative. He has also been wormed. His foster Mom is willing to get his eyes checked at her local vet, although they have indicated they do not have a lot of experience with eye conditions. She is also happy to have him neutered if he is going to a good foster home or forever home. Since being in his foster home he has bonded with another foster dog and relies on him for direction.