Mia and Kobe (Bonded Pair) - Adopted

Name: Mia and Kobe
Sex: Female and Male (both altered)
Breed: Akita
Age: Mia 6 ½ yrs, Kobe 12 ¾ yrs
Location: Los Angeles, CA

 

Vet/Medical Info: Mia is spayed, UTD on vaccines. Due for bordatella 7/19/2012, da2pp 12/5/2012 and rabies 12/5/2014. Kobe is neutered, UTD on vaccines. Due for bordatella 7/19/2012, rabies 11/4/2012 and da2pp 12/23/2012. Neither dog has been HW tested. Both dogs have a long history with this vet and have been well taken care of. We will also be obtaining information about Mia from her Ophthalmologist but have not been able to connect with them yet.

Owner Info: Mia's DOB August 2005, Kobe's DOB May 1999. Mia's owners husband passed away and she has to move. She is moving to a place that does not allow dogs. They had agreed to allow dogs, but have changed their mind and her situation doesn't allow her to make another choice at this time. She has two Akitas, Mia almost 7, has cataracts and glaucoma and is mostly blind. She will continue to lose sight, surgery is not an option. The other dog is Kobe, an almost 13 year old Akita  - they are a bonded pair. Mia and Kobe are indoor dogs with the run of the house, they are housebroken and leash trained. Theyw ere trained as puppies by a private trainer. They know commands such as heel, sit, stay, wait, down, no. The are outgoing dogs, good with people of all ages and children. Mia and Kobe have been together since Mia was a puppy. He has been falling down a lot - his left hind leg gives out. They could not be in a cage-free situation and Kobe doesn't like other dogs. They both are used to being walked on leashes every day and stay with each other. They have had kids and adults around a lot. Since her husband got sick and died it's more quiet but they seem to have adjusted. She has tried Mia in a cage-free setting, it did not work. She doesn't think that they are good with other dogs. Mia developed uveitis when she was 6 months old. She had skin issues when she was younger. She develped cataracts and then glaucoma. She has been tested to see if she was a candidate for surgery, but she was not. She seems to be able to see large objects, but does not see well up close. Except for this condition she believes she is in good health. Kobe, the male is also in good health except for his back leg collapsing problem. Mia and Kobe have until the end of the month to find a new home. Their owner will be moving on 3/22 but she can get someone to stay in the house with the dogs until 3/31. Their owner is willing to pay for both dogs vet care and Mia's medication.