I HAVE A SPONSORED ADOPTION - $0 TO ADOPT ME! Eligible for the forever foster program as well - scroll down to read Kasey's story and info. Dr. Dennis Boelter owned Akron (Ohio) Animal Clinic and Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital (Akron, Ohio) for 43 years. A tragic accident took Dr. Boelter's …
I HAVE A SPONSORED ADOPTION - $0 TO ADOPT ME! Eligible for the forever foster program as well - scroll down to read Kasey's story and info.
Dr. Dennis Boelter owned Akron (Ohio) Animal Clinic and Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital (Akron, Ohio) for 43 years. A tragic accident took Dr. Boelter's life in December of 2017. As a tribute to Dr. Boelter, a very special Canine Castaways supporter will pay the adoption fee for this dog's adoption.. For more information on "Boelter's Bunch", please visit
http://www.caninecastaways.org/special-adoption-programsPlease consider opening your heart and home to a senior dog!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING THE FIRST STEP IS TO FILL OUT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT:
https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-applicationIF A PET IS LISTED THEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE - WE KEEP OUR LISTINGS UP TO DATE AND REMOVE AS SOON AS ADOPTED.
NAME: Kasey
BREED: Schnauzer/Chihuahua
SEX: female
COLOR: Black/tan
AGE: est at 8 yrs as of July 2026
WEIGHT: 9 lbs
LOCATED IN: Arcadia
SOME COOL INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
Meet Kasey!
Kasey is an approximately 8-year-old Schnauzer/Chihuahua mix weighing just 9 pounds, with a gentle heart and an adorable coat that's as unique as she is. Her body is covered in a wiry coat, while her head is wonderfully soft, making her extra hard to resist when its time for a few gentle pets.
When you first meet Kasey, you'll notice she's a little shy. Fast movements and sudden activity can make her nervous, so she appreciates kind voices, gentle hands, and people who let her settle in at her own pace. As she begins to realize she's safe, her sweet personality starts to shine through.
Kasey gets along well with other dogs and enjoys their company, making her a wonderful addition to a home with a calm canine companion.
Since Kasey is still new to Canine Castaways, were continuing to learn more about her every day. Each day brings a little more confidence and another glimpse of the loving little dog she's becoming.
Kasey also has a mammary mass that will be removed when she is spayed. Once that's behind her, shell be ready to enjoy the happy, healthy future she deserves.
If you're the kind of person who understands that some dogs just need a little extra patience and reassurance, Kasey will reward you with something truly special: the quiet trust and unconditional love of a dog who finally knows she's home.
KASEY'S STORY CONTINUES
Mammary Tumors, the Importance of Spaying, and the Gift of a Loving Home
Back in July, we introduced you to Kasey, one of our senior Castaways who arrived from Hardee County Animal Services with heartworm disease and multiple mammary tumors.
Today, we're happy to share that Kasey has undergone surgery!
She was recently spayed, and all of her palpable mammary tumors were removed. Unfortunately, the tumors were highly suspicious for malignancy.
During surgery, Dr. Pam also discovered that Kasey's uterus was significantly stretched and unusually fragile, showing substantial changes associated with her reproductive history.
Kasey continues to receive veterinary care, including heartworm treatment and monitoring of her other medical needs. Our goal is to give her the healthiest, happiest, most comfortable life possible.
DID YOU KNOW DOGS CAN DEVELOP BREAST CANCER?
Just like humans, dogs can develop tumors in their mammary tissue. These tumors are especially common in older, unspayed females. Some are benign, while others are malignant and can potentially spread to other organs.
WHY IS SPAYING SO IMPORTANT?
Spaying before the first heat cycle provides the greatest protection against mammary tumors. That protective benefit decreases with subsequent heat cycles, and spaying later in life cannot reverse years of hormonal exposure.
Spaying isn't just about preventing unwanted puppies. It's also about preventing potentially life-threatening diseases.
SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT FOR KASEY?
At Canine Castaways, we believe every dog deserves a loving home, regardless of age or medical history.
Thanks to a generous outside donor, adoption fees for our senior dogs are already covered!
But for many people, the adoption fee isn't the biggest obstacle. It's the potential cost of ongoing veterinary care.
That's where our Forever Foster Program makes a difference!
Through this program, Kasey can enjoy life in a loving home while Canine Castaways continues to provide and cover her veterinary care.
And adoption is absolutely still an option! Someone who wishes to adopt Kasey can do so and assume responsibility for her future veterinary expenses.
Either way, our goal is the same: giving Kasey the love, comfort, and security of a home of her own.
You don't have to be wealthy to have a wealth of love to give.
Sometimes rescue isn't about giving a dog another ten years. Sometimes it's about making whatever time they have left the very best it can possibly be.
Every dog deserves to be somebody's dog. Even the old ones. Especially the old ones.
Could you be that special someone for Kasey? Contact Canine Castaways to learn more about adoption or our Forever Foster Program.
If you are interested in adopting please complete our Adoption Application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser:
http://www.caninecastaways.org/adoption-applicationFor a full list of dogs we currently have for adoption use this link:
https://www.caninecastaways.org/adoptable-dogsMEDICAL INFO:
The following has been or will be done for this dog...
- Basic Exam by Veterinarian
- Spayed or Neutered
- Heartworm Tested
- Placed on heartworm preventive
- Basic Bloodwork
- Urinalysis
- Microchipped
- Intestinal Parasite Exam and medication
- Vaccinations
- Placed on Flea preventive
This adoption donation helps to cover the vet expenses for this dog including heartworm preventive which is dispensed at the initial vet visit and then goes with the dog at adoption. All vet records will be provided to adopter.
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