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vela
Was Killed on Mar 21, 2025
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vela
Breed:
American Staffordshire Terrier (mix breed)
Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Size: Large
About vela: Adopt/Rescue - SPACE - Needs placement by 3/21 at 11 a.m. A1239569 Vela 5 years old Spayed female 60 lbs Heartworm positive Owner surrender Bio: Meet Vela, a sweet 5-year-old lady who's looking for a loving home! From our volunteer observations, Vela initially seems a bit hesitant but quickly warms up with some gentle encouragement. This dainty and gentle girl tends to ease into new situations at her own pace, and she's usually open to light interactions with other dogs. Vela appears to enjoy exploring her surroundings once she feels comfortable. Come meet Vela today! Surrender notes: Why are you surrendering your animal?: Due to concerns of the dog escaping the fence and going after the kids in the neighborhood. She is not showing no signs of aggression of going after people but Owner is just worried that she is going to do that. Describe your animal?s personality. very playful What are the best things about your animal? very friendly Do you have any behavior concerns about your animal? barks at the mailman Does your animal know any commands? knows sit For dogs, how does your dog behave on leash? walks on leash Lives outdoors only, playful with other dogs, aggressive with cats. Playgroup Assessment 2/2: Dog had shy energy coming out to yard but didnt mind the others. Stayed to self and eased into exploring around and was open to light interactions with the others PG 1 Social Dainty and Gentle Shelter Observations 1/29: hesitant to walk on leash at first but she is just scared. After some coaxing she walks on leash and very sweet Volunteer Observations 3/9: Very treat motivated eager to see people 2/28: Medium Energy ["Good Manners","Good on Leash","Knows Sit","Pottied Immediately"] ["Social (People)","Loose/Wiggly Body"] ["Wants to Play","Solicits Pets"] Vela is great ! Calm in her kennel , great on leash and non reactive . Outside she pottied right away sniffed a bit and then found a toy ! She loves toys; loved fetch and throwing her toy in the air. She also is very sweet and loved pets 2/18: Easy Going, Leash Puller, Wants to Play; Wants to Run Medical Notes: 3/16: administered convenia kennelside. Sub-Q. 03/16/25 11:49 Pt has responsed to medication well, was on dewormer. 03/10/25 10:37 Kennel Tech Brought Fecal sample-was ran on Centrifuse - (Positive) for parasite found, (Whipworm). Rx. Fenbendazole 03/10/25 09:27 NSF of any blood with defecation, Pt is very alert and eating well-LMV 03/09/25 18:20 pt is BAR and kennel clean at this time 03/09/25 14:13 HW and flea/tick prev was given 3/5/25-BAR. Normal stool. No signs of URI. Doing very well. 2/27/25-Dr. Warren-BAR. Great appetite. Mild ocular and nasal discharge. Appears to be responding well to tx. 2/24/25: Has lost 6# since 2/14, eating, coughing, purulent nasal discharge, BARH. Gave first dose of trisulfa and probiotic. 2/13: Starting second round of doxy for hw. 1/29: Pet has been prescribed Doxycycline for 14 days as part of our new heartworm therapy. Pet is to go home with remaining Doxycycline prescribed. RX: Doxycycline 100mg Tabs ? 10mg/kg(Round down) BID x 14 days.
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