About Ernie

Schnauzer / Lhasa Apso Age: approx. 3 years Male, Neutered 18 lbs Adoption Fee: $125 (includes spay/neuter, microchip, vaccinations) Ernie was found on the streets of Hayward by a good Samaritan who took him to the emergency vet out of concern for Ernie's eyes. His coat was dirty and matted. The vet then called Hayward Animal Control to take the dog to the shelter. The shelter's vet diagnosed Ernie with bilateral cataracts and severe glaucoma in one of his eyes. The glaucoma was probably very painful, so the decision was made to remove that eye altogether, sparing the other eye with a cataract for now. Ernie is fairly young, so the cataracts and secondary glaucoma either developed when he was very young or he was born with them. Unfortunately (probably due to his blindness), Ernie wasn't able to pass the shelter's temperament test for food bowl and high value item guarding. His only chance out of the shelter was through a rescue group like Nobody's Perfekt Dogs, who are okay with pulling food bowl test failure dogs. Ernie's cataract was removed at UC Davis on 10-31-2018. It was successful in restoring some of his vision in his remaining eye. However, he should still be considered special needs, as he is adjusting to life with vision, probably for the first time. We would like to find him a home with experienced adopters. He is used to having someone around all the time, so being left alone during the day is not a good option for him. At this time, we are still re-evaluating his temperament, now that he can see. For more information about Ernie, contact 510-459-0396 (cell / text) [email protected]

San Leandro, California