Meet Blue. He is a sweet, playful, cuddly, cute and tons of fun all wrapped up in one awesome dog.
Handsome Mr. Blue has been patiently waiting at the shelter for over 100 days for his forever family to find him. He’s tried out a few families, but they weren’t the right fit. One had a cat that liked to run from him and he liked to chase. Unfortunately the family didn’t appreciate that behavior. The other family had two dogs that were not happy to have Blue join their pack, which was not Blue’s fault.
What we learned from Blue’s trial adoptions is that he is a terrific boy in so many ways. He is trustworthy in a home alone. He is completely house trained and does not tear anything up. Blue loves big, fluffy beds and enjoys belly rubs. He seems to be content left alone, napping and enjoying the peace and quiet. That’s a real plus for families that don’t have someone home all the time.
So why is Blue still waiting? Perhaps his age is a hinderance for some. He’s around nine years old, considered a “senior” in doggy age, but when you meet Blue, you won’t think senior. He is still quite lively. Blue enjoys chasing balls and bringing them back. He’s sharp as a tack showing off his repertoire of sit, down, shake and come. He also walks like a perfect gentleman on a leash.
It’s also taken awhile to get Blue feeling his best. He was not in good shape when he arrived at the shelter. He was skinny, had a painful ear infection, drank excessive amounts of water and his coat was a mess. After running tests, the veterinarian determined Blue has diabetes insipidus, which was contributing to Blue’s decline in health.
Once started on the appropriate medication, Blue’s health greatly improved. He takes his medicine easily and will need to take it for the rest of his life. The good news is, with medication, the symptoms become virtually non-existent. Note that is this is not the same condition as diabetes mellitus, which many people have. Blue’s ear is feeling much better too, although continued monitoring of it will be needed.
Adopting a senior dog is full of rewards. Most importantly, the dog you see is the dog you get. Older dogs have established personalities. We know Blue enjoys people, is good in the house and knows several commands. He likes to play, but likes to cuddle too. Blue will be content with a short walk or play session and then a nap and cuddle. You won’t need to monitor Blue constantly to see what he’s up to.
An advantage of being a senior at the shelter is that adoption fees are waived due to a grant aimed at getting senior pets adopted. You can help Blue find a home. Please share Blue’s story. To learn more about Blue and to fill out an application, visit www.bchumane.org or stop by to visit him in person.
— Brown County Humane Society
