Belgian Shepherd Malinois : : Female (spayed) : : Young
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Quinn - southeast needs a caretaker or foster! Won't you consider helping her get a new start?
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About Quinn - southeast | |
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Quinn is a young, altered female who is looking for her foster to adopt or adoptive family. Her left rear leg was amputated due to a missing foot, and she is being evaluated by an ophthalmologist due to the lens in her left eye and possible vision impairment. It has been determined that she sustained an injury to her eye and will need eyedrops daily for the remainder of her life in order to prevent additional vision loss. Additionally, she will have her front legs x-rayed now that she is mostly recovered from the rear leg amputation. This is a preventative measure due to her gate and front left leg placement when she walks/runs.
She is active and loves to chase balls, but she takes treats gently.
She is crate trained, settles nicely in the house, and house trained. She eats in her crate and typically keeps her water bowl upright. We are working to understand that blankets, rugs, and pillows are not toys, but with a firm verbal correction, she will typically redirect her attention to her ball or chew toy.
Quinn has also graduated her puppy obedience class and earned a first place ribbon for her work with her handler. She does enjoy other dogs, and don't think for a second that being a tripod slows her down! She will keep up with her 4-legged friends and has jumped over a half door multiple times and will climb furniture like a goat!
Expect updates as Quinn grows and learns in her foster family!
More about Quinn - southeast
Special Needs: Quinn had her left, rear leg amputated due to injury. Additionally, she has visited an ophthalmologist and the following has been determined: Given the history of lef sided injuries, unilateral nature and position of the cataract, we suspect this is a traumatic cataract. This may or may not progress. To prevent lens induced uveitis with any progression, we recommend starting a topical NSAID daily. This will also help Quinn become accustomed to drops if surgery is needed. The fundus is still easily examined. Given the 10% risk of blinding complications and functional (albeit reduced) vision in the left eye, we do not recommend surgery until the cataract is more severe. We recommend monitoring in 4 months.
ABMR thanks you for taking the time to look at our malinois available for adoption.
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