Billy - Adopted

Name: Billy

Age: Senior

Sex: Male (altered)

Breed: Labrador Mix

Location: Cookeville, TN area

Vet Info: Billy is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is heartworm positive and has begun treatment through the vet clinic.   He weighs approximately 50 pounds.

Owner Info: Billy came into a vet clinic as a stray, and they are all working together to find him a home or rescue!   They have been unable to find an owner.  Billy is an indoor dog and is housebroken and leash trained.  He is good with both men and women and is not possessive of toys, treats, or food.  However, he has shown aggression to other dogs, which they feel is a result of his blindness.  They write, "Billy does not seem to like other dogs, but I think it is more of a function of his being blind. All of a sudden he just feels another animal next to him, and since he can't see it, he feels endangered. When we tested Billy with other dogs, he snapped at the other dog. We had both dogs on leashes and were able to pull them away from each other before an altercation occurred."  Billy's blindness may not be 100%, but he is very near that.  The cause of his blindness is not known, but he does not appear to have any eye injuries.  They write, "Despite his eye problems and heartworms, Billy seems to be in overall good health otherwise. He eats well, goes to the bathroom regularly, and is pretty active for a senior dog."  They add that transport help is available.  

Update 11/20: SUPER URGENT!!! WILL BE PTS 11/22!!! This sweet boy is Billy Bones. He is looking for someone with a great big heart to take him in!! Unfortunately, this fella is older, blind, and is heartworm positive. If you could open up your home and your heart to let Billy live comfortably in someone's loving arms, it would be the most rewarding experience of your life! Older dogs don't have any less love to give...they just have to cram all their love into a shorter time, which means your heart will be absolutely full of love and joy when you take him home! If you cannot adopt, please just consider fostering Billy so he doesn't have to spend his golden years in a cage! Billy is FREE to the perfect home, so please consider this wonderful baby!