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ever. She is not only beautiful but so well behaved and is loved by
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Topper
Entered: 11/30/2014 Status: Adopted Age: 10 Color: Black/White Weight: 50 lbs. Gender: Altered Male Location: Goochland, VA Health: UTD, HW-, treatment for a UTI complete, receiving supplements to alleviate arthritis, Health Cont.: responding well to an inexpensive medication to regulate thyroid, large lipoma under right front Health Contd.: leg, fractured tooth requiring no treatment at this time, treatment for skin and ear infections Health Conts.: complete Temperament: Good with people as young as 12, generally good with other dogs, unknown withdogs, unknown with cats Temp. Cont.: cats
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Topper's Story . . .
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Update 01/14/2015: “He is feeling great
and has fit into his new environment like he always lived there.”
Topper moved to a new foster home and visited a new vet. This is
what she had to say: “Topper did very
well today. He is a sweet boy who did
great for his exam. His skin has really
improved and his ear infection has resolved.
He appears to be responding well to the thyroid supplement. He does appear to have bilateral cruciate
ligament injuries with significant arthritis but doesn’t appear significantly
bothered by them. He also has a
fractured RU PM4 tooth but it appears asymptomatic at this point. His urine showed bacteria and crystals.”
This sweet guy has done very well in his new foster home where he
displays his fantastic house manners. He
is feeling great and has fit into his new environment like he always lived
there. There are many other dogs in his
foster home and Topper has gotten along very well with all of them. At night he’s content to sleep on a dog bed
at the foot of his foster parent’s bed.
Topper is a wonderful boy who is ready for his forever home to
spend his golden years. He has much love
to share with his forever family. Please
consider the benefits and joys of adopting seasoned Springers like Topper!
Update 12/31/2014: “Now that he’s feeling
better, Topper has become a playful, happy boy. His tail is always
wagging!”
Topper’s medical issues
look like they are largely behind him!
His hair is growing back and he is a very happy boy. He will continue to be on a low dose of
medication to control his thyroid and he’s currently being weaned off of the
medication that controls itching and discomfort. However, if additional skin
flare-ups occur, Topper could possibly resume the medication. His medicated
baths have been reduced to every two weeks. His ears feel so much better, too.
Twice weekly cleaning should keep ear infections at bay. A grain-free diet is helping Topper’s skin
issues. It will be important for him to
stay on limited ingredient food to keep him feeling well and looking good.
This boy is a huge love
bug who wants his human’s attention and affection. While he has experience with both male and
female dogs, he does attempt to dominate males by mounting them. His foster mom
thinks that he might prefer to be an only dog in his forever home.
Now that he’s feeling
better, Topper has become a playful, happy boy. His tail is always
wagging! Squeaky toys and tennis balls
are fun for him to play with. He loves
running, too, and has been allowed off-leash because he is trustworthy about
staying near and coming when called.
This wonderful guy is
looking for a family to give him lots of head rubs and back scratches. Topper will be on top of the world when he
joins his forever home!
Original: “Topper loves his walks and enjoys playing by holding his leash in his mouth as he saunters along.”
When his Maryland owners could not afford to care for him any longer, they relinquished Topper to a shelter and soon thereafter, he became a MAESSR boy.
Topper arrived in foster care in rough shape, suffering from loss of hair and scabbing on his hind quarters and rear legs. This condition is improving with daily medicated baths. The vet feels that this skin condition may be caused by chronic allergies. His bilateral ear infections are also improving with daily ear medication and with ear cleanings every other day. With his foster parents’ meticulous care, Topper is feeling much better. He has age related warts, lipomas, and some arthritis, but none of these things are slowing him down. Due to prior inactivity, Topper’s hindquarters had atrophied, but his foster parents are trying to build up his muscle mass with daily walks.
A funny, quirky, affectionate senior, Topper LOVES to have his hind quarters scratched and to be the recipient of his foster family’s affection. He enjoys playing with toys, chewing on bones, running and playing with the resident Springers, and relaxing on his bed. This Springer is very vocal about needing to be let out for a bathroom break and when it’s time to be fed. He enjoys howling along with his foster brother much to the chagrin of his foster family.
Topper is still learning his doggy manners and tends to jump up when he's feeling playful. He eats with his foster brothers and sister, but he does not take kindly if the other dogs get too close to his bowl. This object possessiveness is sometimes shown with toys as well. He is not a counter-surfer, but has shown a desire to get up on the couch and snuggle; however, his foster family does not allow dogs on the couch and he obeys the verbal command to "hop off" well.
Quite obedient, Topper comes when called and is very responsive to his name. He loves his walks and enjoys playing by holding his leash in his mouth as he saunters along. He is usually very excited at the beginning of his walks and tends to have very poor leash skills then as a result; however, by the end when some of his excess energy has been worn off, he is much better behaved on the leash. His foster family is working on his leash skills daily.
Watch for more on Topper as his health improves and as his personality further unfolds in his foster home.
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