You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.PROFESSIONAL HOUSEHOLD COMPANION WITH 6 YEARS EXPERIENCE
UPDATE 5/25/21: 55-pound Tipper came unclaimed from Animal Control at the end of December 2018. We didn’t know he was destined for eventual blindness. All that was apparent was his classy Hound/Retriever appearance. He didn’t show any visual problems. In his brownish-red coat with neat white trim, he presented an image of youthful vigor. Little did we know then, that this year (2021) at his age of only 6 years old, he would be diagnosed with Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), an inherited form of retinal degeneration.
Tipper was adopted quickly, when he first came to us, then lived for a month with a caring family. He loved everything about their home—especially food and a spot he claimed on their sofa. Before long, he started guarding things important to him. This made his adopters and their young son very nervous, so sadly, they returned him. They shared with us that he had good house manners, was affectionate, and generally calm.
Tipper was adopted a second time by folks who had experience with resource guarding dogs. For a while all seemed to go well. While with them, he mostly showed them his mild-mannered side and his love of being a pet. He took joy in just lying beside them. He walked well on a leash and was good in their car. He behaved admirably around chickens as well as other dogs.
Unfortunately, Tipper’s guarding behavior resurfaced, and then escalated. When he snatched a used paper-plate and then bit (not seriously) the caretaker when she took it away from him, they felt it wasn’t working and returned him.
Not long after he was returned, it was noticed Tipper seemed to be having vision problems. We sent him for testing. He was found to have extremely limited vision and a prognosis of eventual (painless) blindness due to PRA.
The best home for Tipper would be a mature household without children and who have experience with special needs dogs. This survivor of Heartworms surely deserves a chance to live in a comfortable home with understanding people. He loves just being outside and laying in the sun.
Though Tipper is handicapped, he is still valuable. Please read his resume below and consider adopting him. He is hard to dismiss as he lightly taps his foot in anticipation for a moment of recognition.
TIPPER THE HOUND
JOB HE IS APPLYING FOR:
Home Companion and First Mate. I am a professional household companion with 6 years of education in human emotion and behavior.
SKILLS:
Bonding - Security service - Ability to lower blood pressure - Comedy and cuteness displays - Love expressions - Giving Paw - Friendship - Leash walking - Outdoor athletics - House manners - Diplomacy with Dogs - Listener - Car Passenger
WORK EXPERIENCE:
— Has lived in a house
— Has spent time in fenced yards
— Has played with other dogs
— Has traveled in cars
— Has performed basic obedience
EDUCATION:
MS in survival
The School of Hard Knocks
ORGANIZATIONS:
Nelson County Animal Control
Almost Home Pet Adoption Center
Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.April 24, 2024, 7:24 am
