Please contact Carolyn (bearcreekrescue@getgoin.net) for more information about this pet.

Bob is a 75 pound, 8 month old Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees pup that came to Pyr foster as a tiny pup from a shelter in SW AR, where he had been found abandoned in a city park. He was critically ill with sarcoptic mange, kennel cough, a resistant Para influenza, and a nearly always fatal disease, the most virulent form of neurological distemper. The first case of this severity, the canine veterinary specialist had seen, in over 25 years. He was not expected to survive, his chances were zero. But his little spirit just would not give up, so neither did we. Vigilant nursing care around the clock for many weeks, saved him, and he only has 2 systems that are not yet recovered completely. He is left with a myoclonus (muscle twitching/spasm) and tooth enamel hypoplasia (erosion).

The good news is that Theo's mental faculties are intact, he is smart, quite strikingly beautiful, the sweetest guy you'll ever meet, and loves everyone, everything. He can run like the wind, gallop like a pony, is playful and goofy, and the faster he moves, the more coordinated he is. It's important that he be allowed and encouraged to run and play, as this exercise is helping his neurological system to develop new nerve pathways to compensate for those damaged by his extreme illness. Baby steps. He will continue to improve, but the residual damage he will have as an adult is not yet known. It's so rare that any dog survives what he has, even the medical experts cannot say, as he has surprised them all thus far, and is truly a medical miracle.

Bob needs a loving, understanding family who loves him unconditionally, & does not care that he is not perfect, or that sometimes he 'bobs' up and down when he's excited and happy. He is a house trained indoor dog, with unlimited outdoor privileges. Fenced yard, home visit, veterinary reference, and adoption contract is required.

NGPR Pooch Profile

Name: Bob - Special Needs

Age: 8 months

Color: Gold/white

Dew Claws: yes

Estimated Adult Weight: 100+

Origin: AR

Current Location: SW MO

Medical: Neutered, dewormed, negative for heartworm, up-to-date on vaccinations and currently on flea, tick and heartworm preventative. This dog travels with a Interstate Health Certificate required by the USDA confirming that all the above criteria have been met. Has distemper corea, with muscle twitching that is steadily lessening, erosion of dental enamel.

Housebroken: yes

Can be Placed With: Kids, Cats, Other Dogs

Fencing: Secure VISIBLE fencing is required

Fees:$250 adoption fee, transport can be arranged to NE

Please fill out our short APPLICATION FORM and we will get back to you within 48 hours. Thanks.
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