Teddy - Adopted

Name: Teddy
Sex: Male (not altered)
Breed: Terrier Mix
Age: 1-2 years (estimated)
Location: North Fort Myers, FL

 

Vet/Medical Info: Teddy was heartworm tested on 12/27/2011 and was negative, he was also given flea treatment and bordatella and DHPP vaccinations. Teddy appears to be blind, he is hypermetric which is a sign of a neurologic abnormality. Potential diagnoses range from congenital anomaly to infection to cancer. He was bought in to be neutered on 1/5/2012 but he crashed under the anesthesia shortly after being intubated, he was stimulated and given medication and recovered.  Teddy had a negative fecal test on 1/5/2012 and they noted he had mild tartar. He was given a 1 yr rabies shot on this date also.

Owner Info: Teddy's current owner pulled him from Orange County Animal Services in Orlando FL because he was out of time and was to be euthanized. She is well equipped to foster and rehome most dogs but since Teddy is blind feels that a specialty rescue would be best able to find an experienced, appropriate forever home for him. She has only had him for one week now and will be putting him on Petfinder and may take him on adoption days to Petsmart. She only wants Teddy posted to our members and on our website, no crossposting or networking. He is safe with her in the meantime. Teddy came into the shelter as a stray. Teddy is microchipped. He is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken but not yet leash trained. She has been working with him on 'come' and he is doing pretty well with it. He is good with women and other dogs. His eyes appear normal but he seems completely unable to see anything including movement. He adjusted very well to his new surroundings, within 48 hours he could rapidly go from his crate through the hall, around corner into kitchen and out the back door without being lead. He can navigate the back yard and locate the back door to return to the house. He already knows where water bowl is placed. His owner is amazed at how well he has done.