Floyd - Staying With Owner

Name: Floyd

Age: 6 years

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Boxer/Collie Mix

Location: Los Angeles area, CA

Vet Info: Floyd is neutered and up to date on his shots. He has been brought into the vet regularly for care. In the area where Floyd lives, they do not have an issue with heartworm so he has not been tested.  

Owner Info: The owner wrote: "Our beloved family pet's name is Floyd. He is 6 years old. We were told he is a boxer collie mix, although he looks more like a dingo. We have had him since he was 8 weeks old. He is neutered and up to date on all of his shots. He is kennel trained and very obedient. We truly got lucky with this one. He is such a great dog. He has never been aggressive or in a fight, although he is protective of his owners. He is a one of a kind dog and we have been honored to own him. Unfortunately we do not have time to care for him now that he is blind. He was diagnosed with Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration (SARDs). He has only had this for about 2 months. We had extensive blood work and urinalysis done on Floyd and everything came back normal. We were then referred to a specialist where he was diagnosed with SARDs. We have a toddler and a baby at home and are very busy. We just don't have the time to care for him properly. He is currently an inside dog, where he has spent the majority of his life. He was outside while are children were infants for about 1 year. Newborns and dog hair just don't mix. He has since been back inside where we can enjoy his company. We want him to go to a wonderful home where someone has time to care for him, take him on walks, and enjoy his companionship. Thank you for all that is involved in caring for our dog. We love our Floyders!!!" Floyd is housetrained and leashtrained. He gets along well with people of all ages and with other dogs, but will be protective of his owner and growl if a strange dog runs up to him. He has not bitten or snapped. He knows some commands, including sit, stay, and lay down. His owner said that he is very well-behaved and gets along well with her young children.