Emma - Adopted

Name: Emma

Age: 4 years

Sex: Female (altered)

Breed: Pitbull/Bulldog Mix

Location: Albany area of NY

Vet Info: Emma is spayed and is up to date on her shots. Her heartworm test was "faintly" positive and the only treatment needed is heartworm preventitive. Emma has small eyes and likely was blind since birth. She is healthy. 

Owner Info: Six weeks ago, the current owner rescued Emma and her "seeing eye companion dog" from a hoarder situation in Florida. She was told that Emma was great with other dogs. However, Emma has attacked her companion dog on more than one occasion, and has attacked other dogs in the home, and one time "would not let go." The owner believes she does this out of fear. A rescue tested Emma and said she is not dog aggressive. Emma has never been aggressive to people and is "very gentle" around people. She is an indoor dog and is housebroken and leash trained. She learned her way around her new home quickly. She trusts people and does so well that "you often forget she is blind." Emma is 55 pounds. Right now Emma is being kept separate from the other dogs in her home. She needs a home where she will be the only animal, and she should not be in a home with young children. Her owner said Emma is "happy and healthy."