• Address: Orlando, FL 32832 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/04/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Chow Chow - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog - Crosspost Grizzly
Description
Meet Grizzly. Both he and his rescuers have been through a whole lot just to get this guy off the streets and into safe hands. He was spotted repeatedly limping across 4 lanes of rush hour traffic at a busy intersection near I-4. A team of bystanders and passersby gathered to set out chasing, corralling, and stopping traffic in a terrible thunderstorm before we finally cornered him in a nest of dirt and weeds where it appears he had been living. The 8 year old chow/lab was filthy, severely matted and dangerously emaciated. His teeth are broken/missing, and he walked with a limp (from badly damaged foot pads). However, after two days of refusing food and snarling fearfully, he came to welcome affection from his foster mom, wag his tail at meal times, and seemed to be regaining energy with lots of sleep and plenty of TLC. He was named Grizzly because his bottom lip hangs loose like a grizzly bear, so his 'smile' is more than a little alarming! But it is clear that this is a gentle creature who has survived a terrible life and just needs a little help.Grizzly has been a large expensive project, but he is more than deserving, so I'm scraping up what funds I can to help him. As of today, Grizzly is neutered, fully vaccinated, de-wormed, de-flead, has received a complete examination from the vet, and a full package grooming. He is still hesitant and nervous if strangers reach for him quickly, but in a very short time he has relaxed into a wonderful loving dog. He gets along with my other dogs, follows me around the house, and loves to have his ears rubbed.Grizzly tested positive for heartworms, but arrangements are currently being made for his treatment. We expect a full recovery. After surviving the life he's had, Grizzly deserves a wonderful permanent home where for the rest of his life he'll have love and affection, a full belly, and a soft place to sleep. He's a sweet soul that just needs some kindness and a second chance.If you would like to learn more about Grizzly or come meet him for yourself to see if he is a match for your family, please email me at jwillsey@bda-inc.com
Characteristics
Breed: Chow Chow [Mix]
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14390425
additional information
Pet has been spayed/neutered
The A.R.F. Shack | Orlando, FL | 407- 704 - 2833 | arfshack@yahoo.com
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