Poochie - In Memory

Name: Poochie
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog

Age: 5 years

Location: Houston, TX

 

Vet/Medical Info: Poochie is not up to date with vaccinations. Last had them 11/3/09. Last HW was negative but it was done 4/25/10. She is spayed, deaf and three legged.

Owner Info: Poochie has become more aggressive towards the senior dog in house, mainly around food,  and she has snapped at a couple of visitors recently. Family members are fearful for their 10 month old child and have demanded her owner find another home for her. He feels they may have been inconsistent with her handling. She was rescued from shelter at 4 weeks of age, Poochie has tunnel vision but does see. Born with five legs, two were amputated. She is an indoor dog confined to one are of the house, is house broken and leash trained. She is an outgoing girl, good with women and teenagers, cats and small animals. Her owner feels she would be good as an only dog.

Update March 2011: Poochie's owner is still searching for a good home for her. He has now also contacted deaf rescue groups and has approached some vets to see if word of mouth might generate interest.