Sherlock - Staying With Owner

Name: Sherlock

Age: 15 years

Breed: Schnauzer Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Eastern PA

Vet Info: Sherlock is up to date on rabies and is neutered. The vet office said that Sherlock has significant issues with allergies that affect his ears and eyes and caused repeated and longstanding infections. Sherlock has dry eye and nystagmus. Last winter, they noted a hind end nerve issue. There is no record of HW testing.

Owner Info: Sherlock's owner is moving to a senior living apartment and Sherlock is too large to go (weighs 40 pounds), and so he needs a new home. Sherlock's owner has had him since he was a puppy and he is now 15 years old. He has cataracts and is incontinent (no longer housetrained). He recently had an "incident that resembled a stroke." He does not hear well. He is leashtrained. When he sees other dogs, he barks and snaps. He has never been aggressive around people but gets very excited if young children are running around (he is fine if they are calm). His owner writes: "Other dogs (unfamiliar dogs) intimidate him or spur his need to protect." He is OK around dogs who are familiar to him, though; he grew up with cats and dogs. His owner writes: "Sherlock is a loving, comforting pet. He is so caring, hates to be alone, hates cages and, despite his infirmities, has a few good years to love someone if they will love him."

Update 11/9/2014: The OS Team just found a few minutes ago out Sherlock's owner is moving THIS WEDNESDAY!!! She might have a temporary arrangement for Sherlock, but she is not certain. Sherlock needs to be crossposted immediately, and he is in need of a foster home or adoptive home right away!!