January 2, 2008
Happy Holidays! I feel fortunate to have adopted such a loving,
big baby of a GSD. He's doing excellent! We've been getting our first few doses of
winter (snow). He doesn't seem to mind it at all. We go out playing in it all the
time...He even eats the snow!
I think he's done filling out now
too. He had some weight to gain back post-heartworm treatment. He looks great! ... It's hard to believe he's right around 120 lbs &
not an ounce of fat! He still doesn't know his size & thinks he's a big lap
dog!!! (pretty funny)
Photos:1) First grooming appointment in October 2) First snow of the winter
August 6, 2007
Ace's name was lengthened to "Casey". He is doing great! He is a big beautiful dog. We started some obedience training & he is picking [it] up very fast (I knew he would). He loves his new home. He also has some new cousins (fellow GSD's to play with) at my relative's house. He is still a big baby! He has to have his hugs all the time.
June 4, 2007
Ace is starting to get used to his new home more. He is relaxing better in the house. I think he's starting to realize this is his home now. He's been really good too. No accidents inside at all. We spend as much time as possible outside. He's not crazy about the training, but he is learning. It has been very hot lately, so we walk & train until we're both tired. He recharges very fast though!. He still has so much puppy in him! He has these little 'bursts' of energy. It's pretty funny! When not following me around, his favorite pastime is watching the cat & bugging him. it's unbelievable how many people have commented on how nice of a dog he is!
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Color: Black/Tan
Size: Large- 80 plus pounds
Gender: Male, will be altered
Age: 2 years old
Floor-friendly: Yes
Kid-friendly: Yes
Dog-friendly: Yes, limited interaction due to condition and treatment
Cat-friendly: Unknown
Jumps Fences: Not that we know of.
Playful: Yes, but currently not feeling well or acting himself due to treatment
Sleeps indoors: Yes, in his crate.
Origin: Shelter transfer
Special Needs: Heartworm Positive and undergoing treatment
Health Concerns: Ace is currently undergoing heartworm treatment which is tough on a dog. He is also unaltered, which means we have to wait at least 6 months before he will be healthy enough for surgery. He will be available to go home only after having been neutered.
Heartworm Negative: No, positive and undergoing treatment
Microchipped: Will be microchipped with AVID chip
Shots: DA2PPC, Bordetella, 1 yr Rabies
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Ace is a gorgeous 2 year old Shepherd who tested positive for Heartworm. He was transferred to have treatment at our veterinarian's office. He started his treatment January 11, 2007. So far he is quiet and whimpers a bit in pain, but is being a trooper. Treating a heartworm positive dog, especially one that is unaltered, requires a long-term treatment plan. Ace will undergo 2 treatments, then have to heal from those, get retested and possibly have another different shot in a few months. After that, he will have to heal some more. If he tests negative for heartworm after 6 months, we are then clear for his neuter. He can then head off for his new loving home. We always hope for the best and that a family for Ace will be waiting on the other side of this treatment.
