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My basic info
Breed
Dogo Argentino
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
84 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
We temporarily broke our CA intake freeze because we knew we were Sol’s only hope.
Another sweet, overbred mama dog dumped by yet another NorCal backyard breeder. She was founded a stray and the backyard breeder doesn't care to respond to anyone, so now she's safe with us!!
Sol was found by two very sweet elderly ladies and kept safe the last week while we’ve been trying to scramble for a plan. (Look how happy she was that they saved her!)
Sol had to be taken to the ER vet yesterday for a suspected seizure. Her exam and bloodwork showed that her kidneys weren’t functioning well and that she was presenting with symptoms of a possible pyometra, a uterine infection. She stayed overnight for observation and to prep her body for surgery today.
Sol was in surgery for several hours. She had cysts throughout her ovaries and uterus that spread into the tissues of the abdomen. During removal of the surrounding cyst, her bowel was torn. Luckily it was able to repaired. In addition to all of the above, she has started to have respiratory complications.
The vet also mentions prior abdominal scarrings that could possibly be from c-sections in the past.
She is currently in post op recovery receiving all the supportive care available to help her fight through this.
Dogos are a wonderful breed but we urge anyone interested to dig in and do a lot of research before deciding if they are a good fit for your home. They require a lot of attention and training with them never ends! Boundaries must be enforced and they often need reminders as they push past boundaires you set! Dogos are loving, kind and gentle but don't mistake that for weakness because they are equally powerful and intense as well! Everyone in the home must be on board with having a dogo and play a major role in their daily routines and training. Yes it is work, but the rewards are ten-fold! Lazy homes don't work for dogos as they need stimulation, exercise, and lots of attention too during their younger years. Our goal in rescue is to be as transparent as we can about each and every dog plus make sure new families really understand the needs of a dogo!
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