Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Needs special attention,
Shots are up-to-date,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Scooby is a reserved and affectionate young adult mixed breed hound who has an estimated birth date of 3/11/2019. He came to the Mission as a transfer from our friends at the Post Falls Animal Shelter and allthough he's clearly had a rough life so far, we are hard at work trying to help heal the wounds of the past through nutrition, medical care, and consistent and fair training.
His past is mostly unknown to us, but he originated in a large scale hording situation with over 30 dogs, and when he arrived, he was covered in what are presumably burns. His head and ears and covered in scar tissue from fighting with other dogs for resources. It is believed that he was either hit by a car or had a major accident where his pelvis was shattered. Unfortunately, he was not seen at that time and the fracture healed in its broken state. While he isn't in pain and perfectly mobile, he will forever have an atypical gait and a tail that appears to be on sideways. He is currently receiving Cosequin supplements for his joint health which will need to continue for his lifetime as he may develop arthritis as he ages. For now, he has no limitations and can jump, walk, run, and play just fine.
Dispite his difficult past, he is able to conduct himself in a controlled manner when seeing and walking near other animals, but his resource insecurity and general anxiety about sharing his space with other animals makes him better suited to life as an only pet. Due to Scooby's inclination to be overly protective of his resources, he can not go into a home with toddlers who are too young to understand how to give him space. During a failed adoption attempt, Scooby did bite another dog in the ear and tear her ear leather, and he did bite a child but did not cause injury. He was given no decompression time and left unattended with dogs and children immediately, and we were devastated to hear that our advice about helping him succeed had not been followed.
When you look at this sweet boy, he has eyes that tell a story and beg for love and companionship. He really wants to be part of a family who will spend time with him, take him on walks, and let him be a dog without expecting him to be perfect. His ideal adopter would be someone who might not suit most dogs as Scooby is overall extremely lazy, doesn't like to go out and adventure, and just wants to sleep and eat snacks all day. He would be an ideal match for a gamer who enjoys solitude, an elderly person seeking a companion, or someone with disabilities who can't meet the physical demands of an average dog but would still like a snuggle buddy.
Scooby is currently taking fluoxetine to assist him with vocal non destructive containment anxiety. He will likely never be suitable for an apartment or duplex where neighbors will be upset by loud barking unless his owner is home with him most of the time. He does really well when he isn't contained, but when he is in his kennel, he has vocal outbursts from time to time which are continuing to decrease as he learns the kennel is a safe place for him to have his resources and solitude.
He has great bathroom manners and knows most basic commands, and is great at leash walking. He also knows "load up" for the kennel and car, and "wait" for exiting doors, cars, and crates. He is currently housed in a gigantic 52" wire crate with a huge fluffy bed and blankets. Having a large space that doesn't feel like a traditional form of containment has helped him to overcome his initial panic response to being crated and his adoption will include his crate and the bed and blankets that are inside it.
Scooby comes vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped and neutered. He will come with his leash, harness, ID tag and collar. His adoption fee is $200. To be considered to adopt Scooby, please visit www.murcismission.org and send in an application.
PS: thank you for considering a special dog like Scooby. Not all wounds are physical, and not all traumas from the past can ever fully heal, but everyone deserves a fair chance at recovery and we are so proud of Scooby for the progress he has made. We can't wait to pass the baton to someone who is just as committed as we are to helping Scooby continue to thrive.
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