Smokey - In Memory

Name: Smokey

Age: 2 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Australian Shepherd/Dalmation mix

Location: Katy, Texas

  

Vet Info: Smokey weighs 65 pounds.  Per his owner, he is not neutered or up to date on vaccines, and has not had a recent heartworm test. 

Owner Info:  Smokey's owner's daughter took him in as his previous owner was going to put him to sleep because he was blind.  She brought him home at 5wks, and he is now 2 years old. He was born blind and his left eye never developed. Per his owner, the vet said that if he removed the third eyelid from the right eye, Smokey might have some vision. She thinks he sees shadows because he will stop at the shadow of the fence at night. Her daughter has now moved out and left Smoky behind, and her mother is unable to give him the attention he needs. She has begun a relationship and severe pet allergies are involved.  She has contacted no-kill shelters, and he is on the list at one of them.  Smokey is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard, and is not housebroken or leash trained.  Smokey has shown aggression to a person who had previously hit him while trying to discipline him, and another who snuck up on him (he was surprised from behind).  She also says that he can be jealous of her other dogs.  His owner says he's in good health and is a wonderful dog with the right person, but may take a bit to build trust.  She says that he's very loving and goofy.