Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
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Trapper
Trapper is a 4 ˝ year old tri male that was owner surrender. When we receive him he was basically bald from the rough back. His skin was very inflamed from the secondary skin infection from the flea infestation that he had. Trapper had a double ear infection, has an umbilical hernia, heartworm disease, 8 pulp exposures and, was not neutered. In order to help him he went on a regiment of anti-fungal meds as well as antibiotics, and was getting bathed every other day with 2 different medicated shampoos. After some time baths dropped down to twice weekly. When he was first bathed, he screamed and howled because the shampoo burned on his bald skin. During all of this Trapper never meet a stranger and loved to trot around the house carrying his Clifford the Big Red dog toy so he could play Hide and Seek.
NOW…. Months later Trapper is bathed every ten to fourteen days with medicated shampoo. He does get a partial bath on the worst area on his back once or twice between his full baths. His ears also need cleaned out and he needs the itchies washed on his inner thighs twice a week, or more if needed. His hair has started to grow back most everywhere, but he does still have some bald areas. He is on a strict allergy diet and snacks and he gets a nuked sweet potato every couple days to mix in with his food. He has gained 10 pounds or so since he first came in, and he looks wonderful!
Trapper is very friendly and loves everybody that he runs into. He gets along well with other dogs, is curious about cats, but has learned some respect for them. Most likely Trapper will be food aggressive with another dog, due to his past. He is interested in absolutely everything that goes on and sticks his nose into everything. He is a great walking companion and a dedicated and sneaky sock thief. He seems to know a lot of words and follows commands when he thinks it's in his best interest. He seems to be very smart and quick to learn. He is housetrained, crate trained, and has not shown any interest in chewing on the furniture. He loves to play, but does tend to play like a typical boy. He will grab your arm and ‘fight’ if you will play along, and when you throw his toys he will ‘bump’ into you, which startles you at first but never hurts you. Otherwise he is very gentle and would be good with kids as long as they understand and are not afraid of that physical behavior. This behavior is discouraged and he seems to be getting the message. He would do best in a home with active children, or an active retired couple, and possibly no other dogs.
The adoption contribution for Trapper is $250.00. Please contact Daryl at halvacs@aol.com for more information on Trapper or any of our other super dogs.
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We are seeking good foster homes for collies. There are more collies out there that need our help. All medical fees are paid by our rescue. The only thing you need to provide is a temporary home and love. If you live in Ohio or Northern Kentucky and would like to open your home and your heart to a collie in need, please contact Karen at : gooddogdesigns@yahoo.com.
Who We Are
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio, Inc. (AHDRO) , was formed in December of 2003. AHDRO's mission is to provide homeless collies and other "family friendly" dogs a safe haven where they will receive medical care, nutrition and love until an approved home is found; to reduce the number of unwanted pets by altering all dogs in our rehoming program; to educate the public about the importance of altering pets, and to explain that owning a pet is a lifelong commitment. All AHDRO dogs are placed in the homes of approved volunteers until they are apdopted into homes that have been carefully screened for placement. Each dog is examined by a veterinarian upon arrival, and necessary treatment is administered, or a treatment plan is put into place. Since it's inception, AHDRO has rescued over 115 dogs from as far away as Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee and Illinois. AHDRO works hand in hand with animal shelters to save dogs slated for euthanasia, and those dogs are our priority. Our dogs also come from owners who are no longer able to care for their pet due to illness and other circumstances. They are rescued from situations ranging from the lack of care, supervision, starvation and abuse. Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio is run entirely by volunteers. AHDRO receives no government support and operates with funds generated by adoption donations, fundraisers and generous donations from concerned animal lovers. Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a registered non-profit corporation and donations made to AHDRO may be tax deductible.Adopting a friend
If you are interested in adopting one of our dogs please contact Daryl at halvacs@aol.com. Daryl will send you an adoption application to complete. Once the application is returned, Daryl can discuss the information on the application with you to determine if you are a good candidate for one of our dogs. Lastly, a home visit will be done either by one of our volunteers or another reputable rescue volunteer in your area. We do adopt out of state but it is up to the adopter to come meet and take the dog home. Sound like a lot to go through for a dog? It really isn't as complicated as it seems and it's the best way to ensure a good match.Come Visit Us!
MORE DOGS COMING IN WEEKLY. IF WE DON'T HAVE WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR, PLEASE CHECK BACK! All of our dogs are in foster care in various locations. Once the home visit is successfully completed an appointment will be scheduled for you to meet any dog that matches your families lifestyle. Most of our dogs are in the Central Ohio area.
Almost Home Dog Rescue of Ohio
Columbus, OH
Email: halvacs@aol.com
