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BaxterAnimal ID: 026

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About Baxter

Adoption Fee: $200
Cocker Spaniel
Age: Senior
Sex: Male

Baxter is a 10 year old 25 lb black and white Cocker Spaniel who came mid-April to Midwest Small Dog Rescue from a Missouri breeding kennel. His body was flaccid, non-responsive. In the foster home he barely moved, had to be carried everywhere, including outside. Baxter's right eye was completely obliterated by a very painful cataract, and his left eye seemed to be functionally blind. When he did move indoors he lumbered about, overweight, fearful, but he paused when he encountered a cabinet, or a wall, or a human -- there was something going on in his vision, reason for hope. Fast forward 14 weeks in a loving foster home with other dogs. Dental surgery removed his remaining 19 teeth -- that pain was gone. With nutritious food he lost 5 useless pounds. Ophthalmologic surgery removed the right eye -- his relief when that pain was gone was evident. When his foster dad arrives home at night, Baxter now goes running to the door the second he hears his voice, and he comes when called! Baxter with his new trim figure is enjoying life. And his biggest accomplishment, he's conquered going down stairs! Click here to view a video of Baxter https://youtu.be/idmO15LbS28 Baxter's remaining left eye is damaged by glaucoma; it's apparent that he sees light and dark. The hope is that with medication his left eye will give him limited vision for a year or two, and help him overcome the challenges of learning to live in a new home, with a loving adopter. He is neutered, HTW negative, vaccinated and microchipped. No needy dog craves love so much, and deserves it more. If you can help Baxter please complete the Adoption Application at https://goo.gl/forms/G4zV8rZrbghWS31y2

Kendall County
Yorkville, Illinois 60560

Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Kids and Adults

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Very Submissive

Health

  • Neutered
  • Vaccinations Current
  • Blind

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