Timmy - Adopted

Timmy is a former Owner Surrender dog who found a new home in February 2013 but now is back with his old owner, and she needs to find him a new home once again. His original post and and update are below:

Name: Timmy
Sex: Male (altered)
Age: 6 years
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Location: Pittsburgh area, PA

Vet Info: Timmy is up to date on rabies (due again in 2014) but is overdue on all other shots (was due for more shots in October of 2012).  The last time he was at the vet clinic was in October of 2011 and he weighed 52 pounds at that time.  He has been neutered and is blind.  They have no record of a heartworm test.

Owner Info: Timmy was adopted from the pound and is an indoor dog with the run of the house.  He is housebroken but not leash-trained.  He knows the following commands:  sit, lay down, get down, outside, hungry (mealtime), no.  His owner said that she worked with a trainer when she first got him but she has never been able to take him for a walk because he is "too big and excitable."  He is an outgoing dog who is good with other dogs, adults and older children.  He would not be good around younger children because he loves to jump. He is not good with cats.  If he is backed into a corner or pulled by his collar (instead of his leash), he may snap.  When a leash is clipped onto his collar and he is comforted, he does not snap.  The owner says he weighs 70 pounds.  The owner's mother is moving in, and the owner is worried Timmy will push her over and/or she will fall over him so she wants Timmy to have a new home. The owner wrote:  He needs a lot of love and snuggles!  He thinks he is a lap dog.  He has provided me with so much love, and a wonderful learning experience.  He deserves nothing but the best home a person can provide.  Other than his vision, he is in perfect health.  Loves to run and play kong!

Update September 2013: Timmy is up to date on all of his shots until February of 2014, except the rabies which is due in April 2014. Since it's a 3 year rabies shot, the vet said it can be taken care of in February. He's pretty tough to get on a scale, so 52lbs is the last record weight, but I'm positive he's more than that. Probably closer to 65-70. He has gotten better on a leash. Usually, the first part of the walk is a little rough but he settles down after a little while and is ok. I think a home with no children is the best. He's fine with dogs and has stayed in a home with two cats and hasn't bothered them. I don't think he can see them. He was staying with my sister, but she didn't know how to handle him and he bit her when she tried to get him off of a bed. The best thing to do in a situation like that is to get a leash on him. I've done it lasso style just to get it around his neck. As soon as you get it on him and tug, he comes quietly. He really needs a stable environment and someone to stick with him no matter what.