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My basic info
Breed
Great Dane
Color
White - with Black
Age
Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
61
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Housetrained
My story
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Hershey is a 4 year old harlequin female with natural ears. Hershey came to MAGDRL when she was found abandoned and tied to a light post in a parking lot after having puppies. Hershey was taken to her first vet visit and was diagnosed with having heartworm disease. Further testing revealed Hershey needs intense treatment to get rid of the heartworms and to prevent heart damage. She has begun treatment but has several months of treatment still. Hershey also needs to test heartworm negative before she can be spayed. The first few days in her foster home, Hershey was very confused and scared. From initial growling and cowering when she sees men, we believe she’s encountered some not so nice men in her past.
Hershey came to her foster house not knowing any commands or how to walk on a leash. Hershey is slowly learning the world isn’t so scary. She now LOVES snuggle time with her foster parents. She is starting to show herself as a love bug more and more each day as she learns how to trust again. This sweet sweet girl has a lot to learn and a long road to recovery ahead of her. Please consider financially supporting Hershey to help offset the cost of treatment. Check back frequently for updates on Hershey!!
Update 2/4/15 - Hershey is now feeling very comfortable in her foster home! Hershey is a silly girl who always wants to play; she loves to jump and roll around on the couch and floor. Despite being a Great Dane, Hershey truly believes she is an ‘under the table’ dog. Somehow she always crawls under the dinner table when her humans are eating or working. Hershey’s favorite things are still snuggling up with her foster parents and getting treats! In January Hershey began her heartworm treatment. This was very difficult on her and it took her several days before she could even go potty without struggling in pain. Her foster parents were very worried about her but Hershey being the sweet girl she is, always reassured them that she was okay by giving them lots of kisses and nuzzles! Who was taking care of who?? Now Hershey is feeling all better from the first round of treatment. Unfortunately she cannot begin her next phase of heartworm treatment right now because of some minor gastrointestinal issues. Hershey is on the road to recovery but still has some significant hurdles to overcome before she is taken off medical hold. Please continue to support Hershey in her recovery both financially and with positive thoughts!
Update 5/4- Hershey is now off medical hold, but still needs to be spayed and have several teeth extracted. This will happen after a heartworm test comes back clean. The heartworm test will take place in June. This winter Hershey was also diagnosed with whipworms which causes on and off gastrointestinal issues. She is almost finished with the whipworm treatment which will hopefully completely clear up the GI issues. In her foster home, Hershey is an only dog with no children or cats. As Hershey is looking for her forever home, she is also looking for a canine sibling who will play with her and show her the ropes of her forever home. Hershey is crate trained and stays in her crate while her foster parents are at work. We’ve not tested her with cats and she hasn’t been around small children so we’re saying no cats or young children. Hershey has made amazing strides in her confidence and with proper introductions, enjoys having both canine and human company over! Hershey enjoys jogging with her foster parents, playing at the dog park, and playing catch with her bone. Don’t be fooled, this active girl also loves giving kisses and snuggle time with her foster parents!
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