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DieselRescue Me ID: 20-01-08-00056

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About Diesel

Adoption Fee: $300
Siberian Husky / Lab
Age: Young Adult
Sex: Male

First, let me tell you Diesel's story ! He showed up at my back gate sometime in late March . Begging to be let in . No ID on him, just an electric fence collar with a dead battery in it . The animal shelter was closed that day , and animal control said they were too busy to come get him and I should just let him loose again . Umm.... no. So I filed a 'found report' and he stayed with us . We took him to the vet to get scanned for a chip - nothing . The animal shelter FB page agreed to share his photo that evening and a day later we found his owners . They came and picked him up . 3 weeks later Diesel was back at my gate again . Still no ID on his collar, but dragging about a foot of a cable tie out he clearly had chewed through to let himself loose. I texted the owner directly this time since I had her number from the first time he came to us . She said to hang onto him , she'd get him after work . I never heard from her again that day so I texted the next day and she was at work again but would get him later . She mentioned needing to find him a new home since they were short on time these days and can't seem to keep him contained . I said he could stay and I would get him neutered . She agreed - she had a lot on her plate and wanted better for him than what she could provide . Well that vet bill was pricey . He tested positive for 2 tick transmitted diseases and had to be neutered . After keeping him 30 days to finish his antibiotics, we never got around to the finding him a home part . I didn't particularly want another dog but he hasn't been a problem either - and I hate screening homes - so he's still here . Perfectly healthy now and ready for a forever home - hopefully one that loves hiking like he does. Diesel is about 3 years old , 75lbs, house trained , leash trained , loves all humans he's ever met (including children ). Current on vaccinations as well as parasite/heartworm prevention . Was neutered in June. Microchipped . His records are at Riverside Veterinary Hospital in Goode VA . He's well behaved for his toenails clipped and baths . Not food/toy aggressive . NOT crate trained but leaving him alone inside while we are gone has not been a problem . He's great with other dogs , big or small . He lives with a 150lb Dane as well as a 10lb Havanese . NO SMALL PREY ANIMALS . No cats , chickens , bunnies , ferrets whatever . He will absolutely eat them . This is not an issue that can be safely worked on so please don't contact me if you have small animals other than dogs. Diesel loves to ride in a car. He has learned pretty good leash manners and doesn't jump up on people anymore. He doesn't know many obedience commands but he's food motivated enough that you shouldn't have a problem teaching him. We have used our time with him to work on manners and turn him from an outside dog to a house dog. He's a perfect pet and also very (unusually) quiet. He will not bark at the mail man or a knock on the door. He's done well in a fenced in yard, he doesn't dig or jump out. I would not recommend letting him off-leash without a fence. He loves being petted and will nudge you for more if you quit. I am asking $300 rehoming fee . His vet visits were more than that and I don't want him in a home that doesn't value or can't afford vet care . He will need to go back in summer/June for booster shots and yearly heartworm screen . He is currently eating Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach . He's doing great on it , I'd love to see him stay on it . It's $60 for a 40lb bag and he eats 3 cups a day (1.5c in the a.m. and again in the p.m. ) Please e-mail or text for additional info or to set up a meeting. I most likely will not answer a phone call from an unknown number. NO RESCUES please. He's just fine here until he finds his forever home.

Bedford County
Bedford, Virginia

Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Not Good with Cats
  • Good with Kids and Adults

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Average Temperament

Health

  • Neutered
  • Vaccinations Current

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