Bert - In Memory

Name: Bert

Age: Approximately 3 months

Breed: Boxer / Pit Mix

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Houston, TX (rescue group)

Vet Info: Bert weighs about 10 lbs. He is current on vaccinations. However, he is waiting further evaluation from a veterinarian associated with the rescue group he is staying with.

Owner Info: Bert is a sweet, outgoing, lovable little guy. He was rescued from poor living conditions and is now in the care of a rescue group. Bert was an indoor dog and crated up to this point. He is not yet housebroken or leash trained. The rescue says, “We were able to find a temporary, 4 week foster. He broke our hearts & we want more than anything for him to have the chance to know what it's like to be cared for & loved.” He was evaluated by a veterinarian upon initial rescue and was confirmed to be completely blind; however the veterinarian doesn't feel he has neurological impairment. Bert is still getting used to his current condition and is a little unsteady on his feet as he adjusts to his blindness. The rescue group Bert is with will have him evaluated by another doctor. His current caregiver reports that “Bert is a happy, playful little guy. He eats well & is very sweet. His overall health seems to be good.”

Update: It is with much sadness that we are reporting this update on sweet Bert. Unfortunately, Bert’s health began to decline with no chance of recovery. After consulting with multiple professionals, the difficult decision was made to humanely euthanize Bert. Here is a note from his caregiver:  “Even though Bert was only with us for a short time, he truly brought joy to our lives. All he wanted was to be held and loved. We were able to sit and visit with Bert this morning while letting him enjoy some savory treats. The veterinarians were so kind and let us hold him until the very end.”