Roy

A SWEET, PLAYFUL SENIOR FELLOW: Approx. 9 years old / Approx. 46 lbs.

Hi there, I'm Roy! I came to Mostly Mutts after finding myself at animal control - I don't remember how I ended up there, but I'm so grateful to be safe and well cared for now. When I arrived, it was clear that I had been neglected for years as I had thin fur and some skin issues, I needed a dental cleaning and had infected ears and sore dry eyes. I needed bloodwork, which I receive thanks to a generous grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization. I'm feeling and looking much better and ready for my next chapter! I even got to spend some time in the prison/foster training program and had a good time! I'm a sweet, hopeful guy who's excited about the future and dreaming of a loving home and family that will take wonderful care of me.

• OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I met other dogs at Mostly Mutts and like to interact a little with the more mellow dogs, so if you have a nice dog at home like this, let's meet! / Cats unknown. / I haven't met kids yet at Mostly Mutts, so let's meet and best no very young kids that I may bump over or that may pull on my ears as they are sensitive or hug me which I may see as restraint.

• PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: The volunteers describe me as a friendly, super playful, and smart guy who's sweet as can be and truly a very good boy. I've been a calm, loving senior with great manners who listens well (and does best with gentle and kind words) and enjoys being close to the nice volunteers. I get spurts of energy that are so fun. I'm especially good for my medicated showers - I stay calm and sweet, even lifting my paws for massages and rinsing. A walk-in shower with a sprayer is just my style as I don't want to get in a tub, and I enjoy the gentle massage that comes with it. / Energy Level: 4-6.

• SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I'm a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program, so, I've mastered the 'sit', 'stay', 'down', 'come', 'drop it', 'leave it' and 'place' commands. I also use proper door etiquette and have good leash manners as well as accept nice strangers without jumping. / My crate manners have been good, though I don't seem to really need a crate. / I'm doing well with my potty manners on the shelter schedule and did well in the prison/foster training program, too.

• LIKES/DISLIKES: I love spending time with the nice volunteers, playing with my toys (and I'll happily drop them for a treat!), and getting scratches - I can never get enough! I'm a big fan of tough toys since I tend to make quick work of the soft ones, but that's okay because the hard toys are my absolute favorites anyway! I'm sure we'll find lots of other things we will enjoy doing together in my new home. / I am skittish when anyone uses harsh words or corrections with me, so I want a kind and gentle family that's more about positive reinforcement. I'm not a fan of those pesky eye drops and can be reactive to them, so my trainer will go over some strategies with you to help get them in. I also don't like to be restrained during my vetting, so I wear a muzzle to help things go smoothly, and my trainer is helping me build confidence and comfort with it. Otherwise, like all dogs I'm sure I wouldn't like it if I didn't get enough love, attention, exercise, and training.

• MEDICAL: I'm current on my annual vaccinations, microchipped, and neutered. I also had a thorough dental cleaning, so my mouth is fresh and healthy again! I have chronic dry eyes and need daily Cyclosporine eye drops. The drops can be a bit challenging for me, but my trainer will gladly share helpful strategies to make administering them easier and more successful. My ears are still a work in progress, as I arrived with long-untreated chronic ear infections. I've had several rounds of cleaning and medications, but this will likely be an ongoing condition due to the past neglect. I'll need my family to stay proactive about my ear care, which will include some sedated treatments - just ask for more details. I'm currently receiving weekly medicated baths and taking fish oil supplements as my skin and coat continue to improve, and those baths can easily be continued at home in a shower setting. I also take an allergy/itch medication called Zenrelia to help keep my skin comfortable.

I'm a wonderful fellow looking to soak up the good life with a kind and gentle family and to be well taken care of and loved. My adoption fee is $299.00, and I'm located in Kennesaw, Ga.