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FifeAnimal ID: PPR18-CL

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About Fife

Beagle mix
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male

Fife was a stray who was rescued 4 months ago and now is ready to find a new, forever home. He is probably about 2-3 years old. He was recently neutered. He is medium-size for a Beagle at about 28 pounds. I am pretty sure Fife was a dumped hunting dog - he was still wearing his orange plastic collar when found. He has been through some rough times - it has taken a little over 4 months to help him learn that not all humans are bad and to get him healthy enough to go to a new home. Health Status: Fife came with a multitude of parasites and bacteria and has gone through several rounds of treatment. His last 2 stool samples have been negative. I think he is in the clear, but a new owner should recheck within the next few months to be sure. He had severe infections in both ears, but has had 2 negative ear swabs. He was severely anemic and it took quite a while for his RBC count to start rising. His last blood work was low normal for RBC. He tests Lyme positive, but shows no signs of Lyme disease. He was treated with 30 days of antibiotics 'just in case' and so I could represent to any potential adopter that he had been treated. Urine samples sent off for analysis show no compromise in kidney function typical of Lyme disease. He had a number of skin eruptions the first couple of months that we never did discover the cause of, but none for the last 2 months. Many of his front incisors were broken off and those have been removed. He is heartworm negative. He has gained 7 lbs and has started acting like a normal, healthy young dog. I am sure he will continue to improve. Training: Fife sits, he downs, he walks nicely on leash, he doesn't jump, and he has a really nice every day, functional recall, even under distraction. He will do sit and down stays, including very short out-of-sight stays. But, stays are not his favorite thing so a new owner would definitely need to spend time polishing these skills. He is now quiet and non-destructive in a crate and can be crated for extended periods of time. He keeps his crate and kennel run clean, so I imagine he will be a cinch to housetrain. He will take himself outdoors to potty if he has access. I have had him in the house enough to desensitize him to normal household environment. But, I have not spent much time on household manners. He is not a rude or pushy dog at all, so there won't be too many things he will have to learn yet to make a great house pet. He has adapted really well to new places and new people, but still needs more socializing to be completely comfortable. He does still sometimes react to sudden movements or noises with a momentary flinch, but recovers almost instantaneously. As quickly as he has improved in this area, I would expect that at some point in the very near future he will stop flinching entirely. He still is not 100% comfortable being 'handled', but you can clean his ears and trim his nails with zero problems. He still is not that fond of baths, but I imagine he will come around on this one too. Temperament: Overall, Fife is a great little dog!! He is calm and would be great in a household with kids or with an elderly person. He gets along fine with other dogs, but is intimidated by bigger dogs who want to play rough. There is zero aggression in this dog!! If he feels uncomfortable, he freezes. This little dog is pretty cooperative, very easy to get along with, and wants to be a good dog. His food drive is moderate and he will definitely work for treats, but values praise too. Problems: I can only think of two. (1) Fife will require someone with a bit of patience to help get him settled in a new home, learn to trust his new people, and help him to learn the rules of his new household. He hasn't had a 'home', consistent expectations, or people he could trust before. He is doing great right now, but based on his history, I would not be surprised if he backslides in a new situation. (2) Fife will absolutely, 100% look for a way to escape to take himself hunting! He will need super-secure fencing, with no gaps and a barrier at the bottom, invisible fencing, an electric wire around the base of the fence, or someone willing to hand-walk him. This is not a dog that can be left out unattended in an open or loosely- fenced yard. He will leave! He will also find his way back just fine (good, little hunting dog!), but could put himself in an unsafe situation before he makes it back home post-hunt. Fife really deserves a good home and people willing to give him a chance! If any of you know of someone who might be interested, please feel free to forward or share. For more information, anyone who is interested can email me at [email protected] or call (937) 681-6538. Puppy Pals Rescue is listing Fife as a courtesy to the rescuers. Puppy Pals Rescue is not liable for the actions of Fife or his current owners. Puppy Pals Rescue is not responsible for choosing an adoptive home for Fife.

Montgomery County
Dayton, Ohio

Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Kids and Adults

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Submissive

Health

  • Neutered

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