Chopper - Adopted

Name: Chopper (nickname Bear)

Age: 8 - 10 years

Breed: Black Labrador

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Annapolis, MD area

Vet Info: Chopper is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is next due for rabies and distemper vaccines in 2016.  He did have a heartworm test in 2012, however they were unable to find the results in the computer.  Owner notes he is heartworm negative.  Chopper weighs 78 pounds. 

Owner Info: Chopper is a very handsome boy who is in need of a new home.  Chopper has Retinal Atrophy and is 100% blind.  Unfortunately, Chopper's dad is unable to keep him as he is out of the house 10 - 12 hours a day, sometimes 15, and Chopper is unhappy being alone so much.  His owner is also in the process of moving.  He is hoping that Chopper will find a new home or rescue who is better able to meet his needs. His owner writes, "my vet has recommended that I place Chopper in a new home for his well being".   He has been unable to place Chopper with friends or family, and Chopper is now staying with his dad until other placement is found.  Chopper is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Chopper is a smart fellow who knows sit, paw, lay down, come, and stay!  He's good with people of all ages and both male and female dogs, however his owner writes that he has issues with alpha dogs.  "Typically alpha males tend to mount other dogs to get them to submit to them and Chopper doesn't like that at all.  My friends have an alpha yellow lab that kept trying to Chopper submit that way and they didn't get along at all."  His owner writes, "Chopper is a wonderful, happy, very sweet dog that if could keep him I would never part with him. he is not a high maintenance dog and everyone that has ever met has fallen in love with him. I could go on for hours about what a special dog Chopper is but suffice it to say that it is the hardest decision I've ever had to make in my life but I need to do what is best for him.

Please Note: Chopper's owner just found out he has until September 14th to find Chopper a new home as his dad will be gone for almost three weeks.  They are working on finding other placement for Chopper, but may not have any luck.  Boarding is not a possibility.   

Update 9/8/13: Chopper's dad has been unable to find him any place to go, and may have to bring him to Animal Control by the end of the week.

Update 9/13/13: Chopper's owner has found him a temporary place to stay, but he is not sure how long Chopper will be able to stay there.  Chopper is still in urgent need!

Update 10/7:  The family that is currently fostering Chopper will house for about one more week then after that I will have to take him  to Animal Control and they are now saying that he will most likely be put to sleep shortly after his arrival because of his condition.  I also know that he won't do well in a kennel environment because he will be too scared to be in a confined area like that.  If there is anything you can do for Chopper that would be wonderful.  Please let me know if there is anything that could be done to save him, thank you.