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HoratioRescue Me ID: 18-04-25-00459

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About Horatio

Foxhound mix
Age: Senior
Sex: Male

Meet Horatio, a sweet senior man who is looking for a forever home to spend the rest of his golden months in. Horatio has a rare form of arthritis in his spine, causing a few of the vertebrate in the middle to be fused together. He's not as mobile as he once was, has a little trouble getting comfortable, and has a little trouble with bladder control as a result. If anyone could use an angel to give him another chance, it would be Horatio. Horatio was found wandering as a stray completely skin and bones and flea ridden. His skin was a mess from the constant irritation of fleas biting him. We have worked with the shelter in the area he was found for quite some time now, I can say he was more than likely someone's hunting dog, kept in an outdoor pen his entire life, then cut him loose when he wasn't useful any longer. From how skinny he was, I can only imagine how many nights he had to go on his own without food in his belly. After getting this good boy into foster care, some much needed food in his emaciated body, and some vet care, his personality has blossomed. He only knows of happiness in his foster home, his tail is always wagging and his face always enthused. Horatio was adopted out and returned to the rescue years later. He is estimated to be around 10-13 years old. Will you be his angel? The Empty Shelter Project operates as a foster-based animal rescue. We do not have an actual facility for viewing dogs but potential adopters are welcome to meet dogs at our adoption events at PetValu every Sunday from 11-3 (except the first Sunday of the month). If you see a specific pet you would like to meet, please contact us in advance to make sure they will be at the event. PetValu is located at 10079 Market Circle Dr, Manassas VA 20110. Check our facebook or website for event status changes Our adoption process and application can be found here: espnova.org/adopt **Our adoptable dogs are available to NoVA/Fredericksburg area residents only** Exceptions are made for overlooked dogs, noted on the dog's profile. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK: facebook.com/pg/espnova FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: empty_shelter_project Not ready to own a furball just yet? You can still save a life by fostering. Visit our website to learn more about our foster program. We provide food, crate, bowls, leash, collar, you provide a loving temporary home.

Prince William County
Woodbridge, Virginia

Personality

  • Low Energy

Health

  • Neutered
  • Vaccinations Current
  • Arthritis

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