Socialization/training: Kon gets along well in most situations. He is submissive with other dogs and doesn’t cause any fuss. He’s a very friendly and sweet old man who loves his people. When he isn’t napping, he loves to have his head on your lap and get some pets. His foster dad doesn’t have any kids or cats so not sure how he’d do with them, but likely just fine.
Crate trained: Kon is crated when no one is home at his foster home. Many times Kon will nap in his foster brother’s crate. He is fine overnight but does like to get up pretty early to go outside (as with most old men lol).
Leash trained: Kon walks easy breezy with a leash at a nice slow pace.
Activity Level: Kon is a pretty laid back old man. He likes to get some exercise, though, and needs it to build up his weak muscles. Daily walks are ideal for Kon.
Fence: Kon is not a flight risk, but I think it best he has a fenced yard in his forever home. That way he can roam and explore his yard without worrying about any animals or people hurting him. He likes to take his time outside and sometimes likes to rest in the grass too.
Behavior: Kon is a very sweet boy who has come a long way since coming into foster care. Since gaining some weight and feeling better, he has become a bit more active and alert. He prefers to be in the same room as his person. When he is hungry or when he wants to go outside, he will pace back and forth and make it pretty obvious.
Medical History: Kon was removed from a home in Greece due to neglect and was lucky enough to make his way to rescue, albeit in pretty rough shape. Kon has a heart murmur, a bad knee, weak back end, arthritis, and cataracts. Kon came into foster care about 10-15lbs under weight and is still pretty skinny. He had many bad, rotting teeth that were removed. Kon takes a pain reliever 2x a day. Kon is on a raw diet that is easy for him to chew and digest. He is a picky eater and his foster dad feeds his meals to him by hand as it seems to work the best and gets him to eat regularly. He is neutered, UTD on vaccinations, microchipped, and on monthly heartworm prevention
This dog originates from Greece where Leishmaniasis is endemic. They tested negative before coming to the USA, but the parasite can remain dormant in the system for many years, so potential adopters must be willing to commit to annual testing for the next 7 years. Typically, the test needs to be sent to a special lab, but any regular vet can draw the blood and send it to the lab. The cost of the test seems to vary widely by area, but is approximately $150-$250. or if your vet is willing to send the test to a veterinary college lab, cost can be as low as $80.
Foster Comments: Kon is just a fantastic old guy. He is super sweet and quiet. It has been a pleasure to watch him turnaround and regain his zest for life. Everyone that meets him instantly falls in love. He is a smaller sized setter, so it makes him extra adorable. Anyone would be so lucky as to be a part of Kon’s life and to love him for the rest of his days.
Foster Location: Chesterton, IN
Volunteer transport can be arranged in the Continental US within a 1,000-mile distance between adopters & foster home. If interstate transport is provided for your adopted dog, there will be an additional charge of $50.00 for the required Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (“Health Certificate”). Typically, we are able to transport your adopted dog to within 2 hours of your home. *Dogs can be adopted outside the 1000-mile transport distance; however, adopters must be willing to either fly their adopted dog, drive to a location within the 1000-mile transport range, or make independent transport arrangements for their adopted dog. Transports to far Western states, from Eastern states, may have additional restrictions.
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