Dalmatian Rescue of Puget Sound

Missy

Posted by Administrator - 02/07/10 at 04:07 pm

November 12, 2010 I am so sad to report the passing of Missy. We had a potential home for her, and were making plans to bring her to Washington. She was doing well just a few days ago, but deteriorated in just a few days. By the time she saw the vet, it was too late. Although I regret that we were not able to get her into a forever home, I am thankful for the love she knew in her foster home.

Update July 2, 2010 I had the opportunity to meet Missy over the weekend. She is a lovely girl with a young spirit and weak legs. She loves her foster family, but the active younger dogs tend to bump her and knock her over. We urgently want to move Missy to a home where she would not be getting knocked over. Because of her leg issues, the home also needs to be carpeted for traction (or have a trail of throw rugs) and very few steps. We would also like to find a canine wheelchair for Missy. We can’t afford to buy a new one. If you know anyone who has one they no longer need, please have them contact us. If you would like to foster or adopt Missy, please follow the link and submit the form.

Children love Dalmatians, and Missy loves children. She would be very happy to be adopted by a family with school age children who would shower her with affection and attention. She would love to go for walks with them, and she would be very well behaved.

Missy is an older girl, who was found wandering as a stray, and taken into rescue. She is approximately 8 years old, and was not spayed when she arrived, but she is now. She is in good health, but she does have arthritis at the base of her spine. She takes joint supplements, and sometimes takes Tramadol for pain. The arthritis gives her an unusual gait, but it doesn’t slow her down much. She enjoys walks up to a mile. A few steps are OK, but lots of stairs in the home might be difficult for her as she gets older.

Missy is currently in a foster home in McMinnville, OR, which she shares with 3 other dogs. She gets along very well with the male dogs, but sometimes has issues with the other females. She enjoys canine companionship, but she will do best with males.

Missy has been in her foster home since November, 2009. She is growing very attached to her foster family. They are also very fond of her, but they have a very elderly female who is not pleased to have Missy in the house. They hope that Missy will find a loving, forever home soon.

Missy is a spayed, and current on her shots. If you are interested in adopting Missy, please visit our Adoption page.

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