Name: Master Chief
Age: 2 years
Breed: Pure Blue
Heeler
Sex: Male (altered)
Location: St. Louis, MO
area
Vet Info: Master Chief's
owner writes that he's neutered and up to date on his rabies vaccine, but this
has not yet been confirmed. He has not had a recent heartworm test.
He weighs about 36 pounds.
Owner Info: DOB 8/9/14. Master
Chief is a very handsome fellow who has had difficulty since becoming blind a
few months ago. His owner writes that he's become skittish, and the other
dog in the home bullies him. He's also had a few seizures since going
blind, and she is unable to pay for a neuro consult. His owner doesn't
feel she can give him the support or home necessary for his issues as she works
10 hours a day. She is desperately hoping we can help Master Chief. She
has tried family and friends with no luck.
She gave us more detailed information
about Master Chief's issues: "Master Chief has difficulty since
going blind. He has become skittish to touch. He can't play with his sister
(his litter mate) because she tends to bully him now. Unfortunately his sister
likes to "trap" Chief in the bathroom. Chief has also seemed to
become afraid of going outside therefore he is using to bathroom inside the
house most of the time. We have had a doggy door since we got our pups and
potty accidents were unheard of until he went blind. I do not know the cause of
his blindness. He has had a few seizures since he has gone blind. Unfortunately
I do not have the income for a neuro consult. Chief does have some very playful
moments and will try to run in his memorized path in the house....I have
accidentally been in his way during one of his runs and almost been knocked
down. He has also become very "mouthy" since his vision loss...I
understand this is normal in dogs. He has always been an extremely loving pup
but he seems to have lost his ability to accept cuddles or love without
freaking out when touched unless he is very tired. He will cuddle when he wants
but it has to be on his terms and you can't try to cuddle him back or he will
move away. I just don't feel like I can give him the support or home necessary
for his issues.I work 10 hr days and dread coming home at times because it is
normally coming home to a mess. He doesn't do well in a kennel. I have tried to
put him in the bathroom while I go to work but he still poops in the bathroom
and then rolls/spreads it all over the bathroom. Chief needs more direct care
and more one on one time."
Master Chief is an indoor dog with
run out the house. He is not currently housebroken or leash
trained. He's a smart fellow and knows the commands, Sit, No, Lay Down,
Go To Your Room, and Up (get on the couch)!
Chief is good with men, women, and
older children. He is not possessive of toys, treats, or food, and has
never bitten or snapped. His owner gave us more details about how he is
with other dogs: "Chief does not have issues with other
dogs. He loves other animals. He just doesn't know how to act because he
frightens so easily. He doesn't bite when he scares.....he just leaps and backs
up into whatever he can."
Chief has gone blind in both eyes
over the past few months, and his owner is not sure of the cause. She
writes, "He has not had any official eye exam however the vet also
agreed that he is blind in both eyes now."
Chief will likely need some
adjustment time in a new environment. "...we haven't tried to take him
anywhere other than the vet since he lost his vision. He's afraid to go
anywhere now."
Chief is a very sweet fellow and has
so much love to give! "He was a very energetic and outgoing pup
until he lost his eyesight. He sleeps with his "daddy" every
night...he does not like to sleep alone. His daddy has been sleeping on the
couch for a few months because Chief is scared of going up stairs. He needs
love...good and patient and educated love."
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