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Gabby
Update 12/08/03 - We just found
out from our foster home that Gabby had to be put to sleep. She fell
late Sunday night and broke her hip badly. Our vet Dr. Heyward was
called and was kind enough to make a house call so Gabby didn't need to
suffer a transport. The break was bad enough that Dr. Heyward and the
foster both felt it was best, given her age, not to put her through a
difficult surgery and painful recovery. So she was lovingly helped on in
the arms of someone who loved her as much as anyone could. We want to
thank Dr. Heyward and Lindsey, the foster parent who came to us about
Gabby in the first place. I am certain that Gabby's last weeks were
filled with happiness and love, and that she passed on wrapped in that
same love.
We will miss you Gabby girl, you were a very special lady and we were
lucky to have gotten to know you, if only for a little while.
Gender- Female- Age - 8 yrs
- DOB - 01/95
- Height at the shoulder - ~ 31"
- Weight - 130
- Spayed/Neutered - Yes
- Taken in on - 11/10/03
- Available as of -
- Housebroken - Yes
- Obedience trained - Some
- Good with other dogs - Yes
- with cats - Yes
- with kids - Yes
- with the elderly - Yes
- Temperament - Great temperament. She is a sweetie pie and very affectionate. But she is older and so she is not too active.
- Comments
Gabby
is an older female Dane whose life was turned upside down recently when
her owner passed away and his wife fell ill. The family was
not able to take her
in and care for her. They made the difficult decision to take her to
the vet to have her put to sleep, but someone was watching out for
sweet Gabby. One of the vet techs at the vet's office knew this girl
could find a good home, so they got the family to turn her over to them
instead. She is
trained but would need a bit of work, she is used to not having to
follow commands anymore. We have some records on her. Gabby is average sized
for a Dane, but is a bit overweight. She really needs to go on a diet
once she is settled in her new home. For now we are not worrying about
it. It isn't bad and there is no need to stress her while she is
between homes. Despite
her life being very confused right now, she is an even tempered, happy
and loving dog.
Due
to her age and her need for attention, we are looking to place Gabby as
an only dog. She gets along fine with other dogs, but this senior girl
really deserves a family that can focus all their love and attention on
her. She's earned it, she deserves it, and she will generously reward
the family that will give it. Gabby is in a loving foster home right
now. They are very fond of her and would keep her in a flash if they
had the room and could give her the time she deserves.
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool
of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make
a fool out of himself too. Samuel Butler
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