Dallas - Staying With Owner

Name: Dallas

Age: Estimated 3 years

Breed: Black Labrador

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Syracuse, NY area

Vet Info: Dallas is confirmed neutered and is next due for a rabies vaccine in March, 2016. He was due for distemper and parvo vaccines in March, 2014. Dallas had a 4dx test in May, 2014, and he was negative for everything tested. Dallas is diabetic and weighs about 70 pounds. The vet's office commented on what a sweet boy he is!

Owner Info: Dallas is a very handsome boy who was saved from a "neglectful situation". His caregiver was told he would have a home, but it fell through, and she doesn't feel that she's capable of meeting his needs. She has children and they do a lot of traveling, and she's unable to find someone willing to commit to his insulin injections. She also doesn't have the financial means to continue his care and says that he deserves more attention than they're able to give. She's tried friends, relatives, neighbors, and Facebook, but has had no luck finding Dallas a new home. She has had Dallas for two months. She writes that he's partially blind but since he's been with her, it's gotten worse. Dallas is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained. He's a smart boy and knows the commands - up, down, sit, load up! He is good with people of all ages, both male and female dogs, and cats, and lives with dogs and cats now. Dallas is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped. His caregiver wrote that she thought a good home for Dallas would be with older adults, and gave more details - "he is great with kids but if they get playing he can't really see them so he will start jumping to play but just doesn't really know where things are. He doesn't intentionally hurt them. I also say older adults because they have a tendency to not have as busy lives and Dallas doesn't like to be alone. He rides very well, he just lays on the floor."

Update 8/25/2014: Dallas is not doing well medically so his current owner is going to keep him and take care of him. It is sad news about Dallas, but he is lucky to be able to stay where he is.