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12/17/23 called and talked to Smith’s about Walter. Moving to fast and schedule through holidays are busy. Not sure they can work him into their plans.
12/20/23 moved on
From Alysha 12-16-23
From Alysha this morning;
All of his internal organs and labs seem to be normal but his muscular skeletal has significant issues. His left hip is deformed. Looks like it recovered from an old injury. His spine has several vertebrae surfaces at the disc that are inflamed. Severe arthritis.
There is some meds to help with the inflammation and arthritis, but you can’t mix that with heartworm pre treatment.
He ate good last night and this morning. He’s drinking water. He took his medicine. I put it in pill pockets and just put it in his food and he ate it. He slept good last night. He shows no food aggression. I can pet him while he’s eating and one of my dogs was around him when eating.
He wondered the yard with my dogs this morning and did good. Now he’s taking a nap.
12/14/23 text from Gina “ Good Evening Pat, my name is Gina Fox. I am able to help with Duncan as a foster. My application was submitted in October, however it has not been approved yet. I believe I am only missing the home check?. I’m about 2 hours from Columbia. I live in the Salisbury, NC area. Let me know if I may assist.
My reply: Hi Gina. I think we were having a hard time finding someone to home visit. I am sorry we have been so delayed. Let me talk with Jackie and Christina. Thank you.
He is going to take quite a bit of care. Tender Loving Care sounds like a big part. Both volunteers sad he is sweet.
Gina: He looks like a sweetheart 💕! Poor thang! Yeah, my timing wasnt great either with the holidays. I ended up putting a deposit down on a puppy, but he’s not due to be born until January. I’d be more than happy to help this sweet boy and help him get the home he deserves ❤️
Lee Gregory will pick up Duncan at shelter and take to Garners Ferry Animal Hospital for vetting.
Alysha Murphy will meet Bill to take Duncan and foster overnight. Need to find a place for Duncan for further evaluation and longer term foster to neuter and treat for HW.
David and Lori Klotz to do HV >>>>>spoke with Pat and she contatcted David letting him know that I had found someone to do the HV.
Vet referecne for the Danieley’s: Up to date on all vaccines. Tech I spoke with was not familiar with Coco. No red flags on chart.
Rec’d. confirmation from applicant that Coco receives Heartgard and K9 Advantix for flea/tick prophyllaxis.Matt Holycross
Dec 10, 2023, 7:22 PM (15 hours ago)
to ARGHi,
I am an approved adopter in Columbia, SC and we are interested in fostering/adopting Kenai.
He seems like a great boy from the description, do you have any idea why he is being rehomed?
Thanks,
Matt HolycrossSent from my iPhone
Christine Sorrell
9:11 AM (3 hours ago)
to cgreendr, me
Hi Cindy,Thank you for all of this helpful information!
I am so happy that Boone is used to some raw diet along with his kibble and look forward to continuing a healthy diet for him (one of my personal passions).
– Are you currently feeding him from elevated bowls? Would you recommend a slow feeding dish for him since you mentioned that he’s got a voracious appetite? I would like to continue to use something similar to your feeding set up to help him with his transition.
– You had mentioned the Nutro Gold supplement – is he currently on any other supplements?We’ve just ordered a 42 inch crate so I’m glad it lines up to the size he’s currently using. Does he have any anxiety while in his crate if he doesn’t see/hear people, or is he quite content to be by himself in a quiet place in his crate during rest times? Also, how long is he usually in his crate overnight (in case he has an active bladder/bowels)?
The lead and collar you have mentioned were not around when we trained our pups, so I am very interested in learning about this method from you next weekend. This method seems to be such an improvement from the traditional choke chain training methods from 20 years ago, which I felt didn’t align well with our terrier’s mindsets and tendencies. Very insightful videos- thanks for sharing and we can’t wait to practice these techniques with Boone!
Thanks and I hope you all have a great weekend!
Christine Sorrell
919.636.0185 M
csorrell2@nc.rr.comcgreendr
Fri, Dec 8, 4:58 PM (19 hours ago)
to Christine, meChristine,
Below are some details on Boone to help you prepare for his arrival .Feeding
Feed morning and evening
Morning – 2.75 cups Taste of the Wild – Salmon with Ancient Grains
Evening meal – home prepared meal . I rotate proteins between venison , beef , Turkey and sometimes Mackeral . I make a gravy from warm water and Nupro Gold supplement. Boone has shown no food sensitivities or issues . He has a voracious appetite.
I understand you are familiar with homemade feeding so won’t provide details and sources unless you would like this info. I would be happy to provide sources . He gets ~ 1/2 pound meat.
I adjust my dogs meals based on activity level and time of year (less in mid-summer when they rest most of the day in air conditioning vs. winter when they love to be out And active) .
Sleeping/resting
Boone sleeps in a 42 inch crate with bolster bed. I also have crated him a few hours mid day during the first 10 days of each of the three portions of his Heartworm treatment.
Boone originally compulsively spun and paced and did not know how to relax himself. This made it very difficult to keep weight on him . It also kept him in an anxious state of mind which is unhealthy. I think this behavior developed from extended periods of confinement and boredom. I know you will make best decision on sleeping arrangements for him for your life style but he may struggle early on to relax in new environment if not confined. He gets a special treat when he crates so he also is compulsive about crating .
Exercise
He very much enjoys a walk and being outdoors where he can sniff, affection via calm petting and brushing and he is obsessed with his Goughnut ring (I limit that as well to prevent obsessive behaviors) .
Walking
I use a pressure and release technique for walking which Boone understands and I will demonstrate in person . I will provide the specific leash that I use and I have included a link to a website with info and video for your reference.
I also use a flat martingale collar (also pressure and release ) and I will provide the collar . He will have a flat stainless tag on his collar with all of my contact info. I suggest you keep this tag and return to me via mail after you have obtained a tag with your contact info in case of emergency.
Walking a big, powerful dog may prove a challenge for you in the beginning so I want to help you learn these skills .
I suggest for the first couple of weeks you practice within the confines of your home/fenced yard. He needs to learn you are his new person and where he lives before venturing out in the world. We have plenty of incidents of newly adopted ARG dogs getting away from new owners in a panic .
https://k9lifeline.dog/pages/how-to
Please do stay in touch and I am glad to provide support .
Looking forward to “gotcha” day!
Cindy
Christine Sorrell
Thu, Dec 7, 3:41 PM (2 days ago)
to cgreendr, meHi Cindy,
How about a meet up in Southern Pines next Saturday (12/16)? There’s a Hampton Inn and Suites at 200 Columbus Dr, Aberdeen, NC – from Google maps there appears to be a few quiet grassy areas on the property where you could show us some of the commands/behaviors you’ve been working with him on. Does 1 PM work for you?
If you don’t mind, I would like to keep our conversation going afterwards to keep you and Pat updated on Boone once he lands in NC 😀.
We are looking very forward to making Boone the happiest boy! See you next Saturday and thanks again,
Christine Sorrell
919.636.0185 M
csorrell2@nc.rr.comCHanged to Sunday 12/17
cgreendr
Mon, Dec 4, 12:30 PM (5 days ago)
to Christine, meForwarding Boone’s current records from my vet. He will be due for annual vaccinations in March and should have a 6 month follow up heartworm test at the end of May.
Our vet records are in my husbands name Bruce Martin .
I also had the first adopters do a fecal test prior to me taking him in August . It was clear.
Note I have no record of microchip number although on one of previous vet records, “yes” for microchip is checked.
Will send older records via scan.
Sent from my iPad
Cindy G
