About Pongo

HAS JEALOUSY AND SEPARATION ANXIETY. NEEDS TO BE WITH SOMEONE WHO IS HOME ALL DAY OR CAN TRAVEL WITH YOU. NO KIDS NO OTHER ANIMALS. FULL STORY: Over a month ago I was able to get the 8 year old pure Saint Bernard Pongo out of a rough situation. I dont want to bash the previous owners, but its clear he wasn't given some basic necessities. My intention was to get him to avoid him being put down at a shelter. I had Pongo just a couple weeks and got him much needed vet care. He weighed in at 135, and needs to gain weight. He still has teeth work to be done, he will need broken teeth removed. He had fleas prior to me getting him so his skin and fur are healing. He had ingrown nails, which one did damage to his pad, but has been cleaned and doesnt bother him now. Once his skin is cleared he will be able to be scheduled to be neutered if the vet recommends it's OK. After a couple weeks he began showing serious jealousy and is very protective of the person he clings to. He didn't like my other two giant breed dogs getting any attention or getting close to me and went after the paws of my Newfoundland, but didn't get her. With him being 8, he's not quick. He wasn't a good fit for my house, so I found a family that was believed to be a good fit. They changed his name to Freddy, but he will still respond to Pongo. After a few weeks there he began the same behavior of being overly protective of the one who takes care of him. He grabbed a stuff animal that belonged to one of the children, that wasn't a toy, and the kid tried to grab it and he snapped at her. The mother went to see what was wrong and he snapped at her too. No harm was done, but the intent was there. He needs to be with someone who will be with him all day. He has separation anxiety and scratches at doors when you're away. There need to be no children and no other animals. We don't want this guy to be put down. He just has to find the right fit. He is grieving his first owner who passes of cancer, and that man's son couldn't keep him. We don't know what that relationship was like so not knowing his history has made it a learning experience.

Jacksonville, North Carolina 28540