Charlie - In Foster Care

Name: Charlie
Sex: Female (altered)
Breed: Great Dane
Age: 2 years 4 months
Location: Greenville, SC

 

Vet/Medical Info: Charlie is spayed and up to date on rabies and distemper, although both are due in September.  She is out of date on her bordetella.  She had never been tested for HW.  She has had both eyes removed.  She is in good health as far as the vet clinic knows.  The last time she was seen there was in August of 2011.

Owner Info: DOB April 2010. Charlie's owner is a working father of a two year old and recently his wife has stepped out on their marriage. He is in the middle of a divorce now and Charlie has been one of the many victims of their circumstances. He wants very much to be what she needs him to be, but he must realign his priorities to focus on his own family, particularly his son. He has only started to contact rescues and individuals. He is focusing on organizations that specialize in Great Danes or blind dogs. I was referred to us by Great Dane Rescue of the Carolinas. Charlie is an outdoor dog with a fenced in yard, she is housebroken but not leash trained. She mainly knows commands such as sit and come, she used to respond to more, but those are the only two they have needed in the past year. She is good with people and children of all ages and good with cats. Charlie is a very nervous and anxious dog, but she adapts well. Generally speaking she is always unsettled, but it does not get any worse when she is in a new place. Charlie had both eyes removed at age 1 (just over 1 year ago) in separate surgeries, a month apart. The cause was sudden onset glaucoma. They were told that this was most likely a genetic condition. Since the surgeries she has has no more problems. Charlie also has always had a very sensitive coat. This is complicated by her preference for being outdoors and the fact that their ability to devote time to bathing and treating her coat is significantly reduced. She has also suffered recently from ear mites that cause her discomfort. Again, they do what they can to keep these things under control, but while she is outside they are almost impossible for them to manage. Both of Charlie's owners love her very much, and that love makes them realize that they can't keep her anymore. His wife is already in a position where she is unable to have a dog, and he is working toward a different living situation as well. He is only able to keep Charlie for another few months at best.