Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Age: 4-5 Years (as of 9/6/18) Weight: 62.7 (as of 9/6/18) This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Bizzie is loving and very sweet! She's one of those dogs who epitomizes canine forgiveness - you'll see this when you read her backstory. Fortunately for Bizzie, her future's looking ever so bright! We're thinking she's a blend of Chow Chow and Shepherd probably born sometime in 2014 or 2015. She has been fine with adult dogs and puppies; she has not been introduced to cats. She's been great with all adults, and though she has not lived with children, we think she would be okay with older, dog-respectful kids. House training and crate training are in the works, and she seems to do fine on leash. A dog who has lived on a chain for years, like Bizzie did, can have a tendency towards guard dog behaviors and though she has not shown any of these tendencies, her adopters will likely need to work with a professional trainer to help her accept strangers and work through any fears she might exhibit. Bizzie loves to run and play with other dogs, people and toys! She rides well in the car while crated, she's very calm. Though a fenced yard would be great to get in some running and playing, daily leash walks for business, exercise and fun will work just as well to keep her happy and healthy. And to keep that canine mind sharp, think puzzle toys and games. Bizzie really just wants to find a forever home where she'll be loved and cared for. Could that be your home? Fill out an application today and her people will get right back to you! Bizzie's Backstory: Bizzie truly deserves a wonderful life. Her first 3-4 years were very hard. She was from the south side of Jackson, Mississippi, and was tied out on a 6-foot chain to be used as a guard dog. Her shelter was limited to a carport, no matter what the temperature or weather was like. She often did not have food nor water, except when a neighbor was contacted for dog food. After that, the neighbor often checked on her and would feed her and give her water. We know that Bizzie had at least one litter of puppies that a rescue took, but Bizzie was left behind. However the rescue did provide a spay for her. Bizzie’s friend finally convinced her owner to relinquish her. When the vet checked Bizzie, she did have heartworm, which has been treated and she is now clear. At first, this pretty girl was scared when anyone approached her with a leash - maybe she was afraid she would be tied out again. Of course, we know that this will never again be the case! Medical Note: This dog has been treated for heartworm disease with melarsomine injections. Once treatment is completed and the dog tests negative for microfilaria, the dog will be cleared to resume normal activity and able to be adopted. Untreated heartworm disease can cause lasting damage to the heart, lungs and arteries, and can affect the dog’s health and quality of life even after the parasites are gone, possibly presenting as medical complications and/or new conditions in the future. This dog showed no symptoms of heartworm disease before or during treatment. A good resource for more information on heartworm disease is: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/ heartworm-basics. Please check with your vet if you should have any questions or concerns about this condition, and discuss any concerns you may have with your SOS Adoption Counselor. Adoption Fee: $585 To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: www.sosarl.org/aa/ **Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.
