Zip (Ellie) - Adopted

Name: Zip (given name: Ellie)

Sex: Female (altered)
Age: 4 years

Breed: Blue Heeler

Location: Wyoming

Vet Info: Zip is current on her rabies and distemper. She was tested for HW in May and was negative and has been on Heartgard. Her health is good and she weighs 42 pounds. She is spayed. She has been brought in for routine vet care. The veterinarian ophthalmologist said that Zip was seen in July 2012 and diagnosed with glaucoma and luxating lenses. Medication was prescribed. By October 2012, the pressure in both eyes was not able to be controlled. Laser surgery was completed to kill the part of each eye that produces fluid in order to help maintain the pressure. The lenses were also removed. It will be into November 2012 before it can be determined if the pressure has gone down.  

Owner Info: Zip is a 4 year old Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler). Her given name is Ellie but her owner calls her Zip, Zip-a-do and Zippers. She is an indoor dog with the run of the house. She is housebroken and leash-trained. She also understands "sit," "lay down" and "stay." Her owner describes her as outgoing but can be nervous. She is good with men, women, teenagers, cats and male dogs. She currently lives with a beagle and a cat. She is not possessive of food, treats, or toys and has never bitten or snapped at anyone. The owner says that she had surgery to remove her lenses of her eyes and had a spike with her pressures following surgery which damaged her optic nerve which resulted in blindness. She is very healthy. The owner writes: "We have a 3 month old son and we feel that she could bump into him or possibly bite if spooked. We have a very busy lifestyle. I work long hours (16.5 hours a day) and the wife is a stay at home mom that has lots on her daily list. We love this dog very much and hate to have her euthanized but if not fostered/adopted, this will be required."