For inquiries email jonna@compactcaninerescue.org
Fee: $600
Location: Manassas, VA
Johnny Cash came to us from a shelter in Suffolk, Virginia. He was a stray estimated to be about 2 years old. He is a yorkie mix and weighs about 9 pounds. Johnny Cash was initially fearful of men but has since grown to LOVE his foster dad and is much more accepting of men. In foster care, he has learned the world is a safe place and people do not want to hurt him. Fostering these dogs like Johnny Cash gives them a opportunity to reveal their true personality and the greatest chance at a home best suited to their needs. (Apply to foster HERE - yes that is a shameless plug to help save a dog's life)
Johnny Cash was in pretty bad shape when he entered our care. He was underweight, his coat was a mess and he had a serious case of kennel cough. His anal glands were also infected as a result of his lack of grooming and care while being stray. He was stressed and in pain. It seems he had been a stray for a while.
Johnny Cash seen by our vet, neutered and treated for kennel cough, and anal gland infection. After decompressing and healing, he has been a ball of energy. He loves to run and play in the yard. He loves to find a good stick and tease his foster siblings with it. He loves a good game of chase too. He is one fast little dude. He doesn't let anything stop him from living his best life.
Johnny Cash is part yorkie and will need monthly grooming for his coat and anal gland expression maintenance to keep the infection from returning. We have found a routine appointment about every 4 weeks does the trick. We don't ever want him to experience the pain of an anal gland infection again.
So far, Johnny Cash seems like a happy go lucky little boy. He is young and full of energy. He is up to date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped. His perfect home would have a fenced yard, another playful dog, and someone home most of the day. He likes to pretend he is in charge and will let his needs be known. Like most small dogs, he may not be a good fit for a home with children. But, he has not been tested with small children under 10 years old. He is house trained, sleeps through the night and a good eater. He could benefit from a manners class to build confidence and leash skills but in the right hands he will learn these things with consistency. Johnny Cash is ready for his new home. Apply now to adopt this sassy, fluffy little love bug! Your life will be full of fun and adventures with this little guy.
MEDICAL INFORMATION: When Johnny Cash came to us from the shelter he had a severe case of kennel cough requiring fairly aggressive treatment. After the initial treatment, he continued to have issues with a cough. We followed up with his vet for treatment and diagnosis. Johnny Cash was then diagnosed with collapsing trachea (CT). Most small breed dogs will have a degree of collapsing trachea in their lifetime. CT can be managed by your local veterinarian with medication such as corticosteroids, anxiety medications, cough syrup and homeopathic remedies but it should be monitored carefully to prevent crisis. If an upper respiratory infection occurs antibiotics will likely be prescribed. CT is manageable and dogs can live active, full lives with proper monitoring and treatment.
You can read more about collapsing trachea HERE.
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