Silas

Description

** This dog is in a foster home in San Antonio, TX. Prospective adopters must be able to travel to San Antonio to complete the adoption process.  Please apply online at http://texasgreatdane.org/adoption-application/ ** Silas is a handsome 3-year-old "terrier" who weighs approximately 17 pounds.  Who knows what his life was like before coming into rescue, but he is slowly coming out of his shell.  He loves his crate...a little too much maybe.  That seems to be his safety zone.  He is slowly coming out and asking for attention.  He was very matted when we got him and had to be shaved down.  He has very soft hair and sheds very little.  As it grows in, with a little bit of combing, he will be gorgeous.   He quickly learned the dog door and is potty trained.   He loves to come to cuddle with you but usually needs to be invited.  He doesn't seem to be afraid or antisocial but rather seems to have spent his earlier life in a kennel with very little attention.  He gets along with the other dogs, but so far, interacts very little.  He has such a timid personality that he will likely be fine with cats and other animals.  He would likely be happiest in a quiet home. Silas has been diagnosed with heartworm infection.  Dogs acquire heartworm infections when they are bitten by a mosquito that was infected with heartworm larvae. Dogs with heartworm infection live happy, high-quality lives as long as they are given appropriate care. Heartworm infection is relatively common in the United States so we are in need of caring adopters like you that are willing to open their home to a dog with heartworm infection. We think that our heartworm dogs have just as much to offer their new adopters as any other dog and they deserve a chance at life. Adopters will receive all the necessary medications needed to complete the slow kill heartworm treatment protocol. Please understand you are committing to providing a good home for his entire life (up to 10+ years or more.) You must be committed to housebreaking, age-appropriate enrichment and exercise, leash training, grooming needs, and positive socialization. His adoption fee is $250. This includes his neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, Nobivac® Canine 1-DAPP vaccination, Nobivac® Intra-Trac 3 vaccination, Drontal® Plus, IDEXX SNAP® 4Dx Plus Test, 24PetWatch® microchip, and leash and collar. Please be aware that puppies and small breed dogs do get adopted quickly so interested parties are encouraged to apply online at www.saspca.org.   Please ensure your application is complete before submitting. We do verify property ownership, landlord references, apartment/HOA restrictions, veterinary references, and criminal histories. Our adoption events are held every other Saturday at Petco located in the Northwoods Shopping Center at 18138 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio TX 78232.  Event hours are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.    Additional questions may be directed to sagdinfo@gmail.com. ** This dog is in a foster home in San Antonio, TX. Prospective adopters must be able to travel to San Antonio to complete the adoption process.  Please apply online at http://texasgreatdane.org/adoption-application/ **