Thelma - Adopted

Name: Thelma (Possum)
Breed: Chi Mix
Sex: Female (not known if altered)
Age: Senior
Location: Between Nashville and Knoxville, TN

Vet Info:  Thelma's (Possum) spay status is not known, and her caretaker says it looks like she has had numerous litters in the past.   She has dry eye which appears to have not been treated for a long time (she does not see much), and peridontal disease, but otherwise seems healthy for an older girl!   She is not up to date on vaccines, and her current caretaker and vet agreed to take a wait and see approach before vaccinating her. She has not had a recent heartworm test.  Thelma weighs 7 pounds.

Owner Info: Weezie's and Thelma's owner passed away and a relative brought them to a local shelter. Their caretaker saw them scared and shivering in the shelter, knew they wouldn't make it, and pulled them both. When Thelma was pulled from the shelter, she was scratching a lot and may have a flea allergy, but she is being treated for this and her grooming has also helped with her skin.  Their caretaker is now hoping for rescue placement for both as she has several dogs and is unable to keep them.  Thelma is an indoor dog with run of the house, she is housebroken and leash trained. She is good with both men and women, although due to her age and size, she may do better in a home without younger children. She is also great with other dogs and cats! She is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has never shown any aggression.   Her caretaker says, "7 pounds, senior age unknown. Severe dry eye, visually impaired but not blind, flea allergies, needs a dental and looks to have been breed numerous times but over all she is in good shape for her age. Personality is excellent! Does not bark, gets along with other dogs and cats, house broken, A very sweet and loving dog." This is what their caretaker said when I asked about placing them together: "Placing them together would surely be preferred. They seem bonded but only as far as being familiar. I can imagine being blind that it helps to have a familiar friend in strange surroundings. But they do not appear to be so bonded to the point that I feel they would not adjust if separated. I watched as the two began playing last evening and it was right comical to see two old blind lady's trying to find each other for a wrestle on their bed lol. I think they enjoyed there spa day backed up with a good meal and a warm bed. The groomer said they were both absolute dolls and gave not one ounce of grief with there grooming and all day stay. She said they were very cooperative and quiet but I knew that already :)"