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Golden Retriever Dogs For Adoption in Irwin, PA, USA
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Honey - Golden Retriever (long coat) Dog For Adoption

Golden Retriever Dogs For Adoption in Irwin, PA, USA

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Nickname
Honey
Breed
Golden Retriever
Gender
Female
Age
Senior
Location
Irwin, PA, 15642, USA

Description

Golden Retriever Dogs For Adoption in Irwin, PA, USA

Posted Breed: Golden Retriever (long coat). Honey (Bear) Honey is a fifteen (15) year old golden retriever surrendered to the Humane Society due to the owner becoming ill and no longer able to c

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are for her. Moreover, since it is a policy of the Humane Society not to disclose the former owner’s name which the Humane Society did not disclose, the ex-wife located us by a search of golden retriever rescue groups in the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania area some five hundred miles from Allentown where the ex-wife is currently living, for help with Honey. We do partner with the Humane Society and they called us to take her. What we do know about Honey is as noted above, she is 15 (estimated) since she was rescued from a shelter in Allentown some twelve years ago. Therefore, we added the word estimated since there was no information on her age while at the shelter in Allentown. Honey gets along with other dogs, very obedient – comes when called, lets you know when she needs to go out, and walks well on a leash. She is completely vetted and micro chipped. However, she does have some health challenges specifically with her bladder and arthritis. With the latter she was recently put on Novox (generic for Rimadyl) for the arthritis. Moreover, she has been diagnosed with cancer. The bladder issue is much more challenging. When Honey is walked, she will stop and pee seven or more times while on a one mile walk. When she goes while on the walk, little or nothing comes out. Moreover, she will get us up every half hour to go out. If not, she will go in our home. We have had extensive blood panels done with indeterminate results. Also x-rays have been taken with no visible sign to indicate a possible tumor. She has been back three times over the past month to several vets to examine her and thus to possibly render another opinion and all the exams came back with inconclusive results. Accordingly, we had an ultra sound performed. The vets' concluded that what is in her bladder appears to be some form of cancer. Accordingly, due to her age and other health challenges she will not have the exploratory surgery done.

⛛ Physical Attributes

Eye Color
Brown
Ear Type
Long
Tail Type
Long
Coat Length
Long
Grooming Needs
Moderate
Shedding Amount
Moderate
Likes to Vocalize
Quiet

⛛ Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids
Yes
OK with Dogs
Yes
Energy Level
Low
Activity Level
Not Active
Exercise Needs
Not Required
Fence Required
Not Required
Obedience Training
Well Trained
Owner Experience Required
None
Other
Leash TrainedHousetrainedGood in a Car

⛛ Personality

Obedient
Yes
Playful
Yes
Affectionate
Yes
Eager to Please
Yes
Intelligent
Yes
Even-Tempered
Yes
Gentle
Yes

⛛ Additional Information

Was the Dog Found
No
Up-to-date on Vaccinations
Yes
Ongoing Medical Care Needed
Yes

Rescue Information

Location

Ad Statistics

Ad ID
ADN-183680
Date Listed
07/20/2018
Date Expires
Expired

Golden Retriever


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