Chance

The rescue’s notes on Chance

This precious senior boy was found in the middle of the road in rural eastern Kentucky. He was picked up by some good samaritans and we just couldn't not help. We named him Chance and he was taken to the vet clinic to be scanned for a microchip, got all checked over, and was held for a few days of stray hold. Chance has since received all of his needed vetting, which of course was everything including being neutered and microchipped. He was full of intestinal parasites (hookworm) so was dewormed. His bloodwork looked pretty good for an older guy. 3/15 UPDATE FROM CHANCE'S FOSTER MOM: Chance is now at his temporary foster home in Indianapolis. He loves all the delightful smells of a home shared with another dog & spends a lot of time happily sniffing every inch of the yard. He's curious about the cat too, but the cat won't hold still long enough to be smelled, so it's a work in progress. He's happy & curious to sniff visitors when they come. Crate trained. Walks easily on a leash. Climbs stairs with ease. Not tested with kids yet. He's one of those "Velcro dogs" that likes to always be in the same room as his human, although he also goes outside easily when it's time to potty. Chance has a laid back, mellow, low-energy personality that is perfect for someone who has a similar personality. Are you the one? 4/1 UPDATE FROM CHANCE'S FOSTER MOM: Chance tells me when he needs to potty by standing at the door. He's such a good boy. Chance showed me he already knows how to sit! When I said SIT & showed him his daily glucosamine chewy, he immediately plopped his butt down big as you please! I'm looking forward to discovering what other commands he knows. By the way, he takes treats from your fingers with the most gentlemanly nibble...so polite.5/27 UPDATE FROM CHANCE'S FOSTER MOM: Chance is a Velcro dog who needs to be with his human. He is happiest being in the same room with his human. Second happiest is napping in the living room sunshine...if he knows I'm in an adjoining room. Toileting & showering is a joint venture now unless I close the door. Speaking of bathroom habits, he is the quickest pottier I've ever seen. When I let him outside for the first time each morning, in 60 seconds he has peed, pooped, & is back at the door again waiting for me to let him in. To say he is not an "outside dog" is an understatement; on warm days, he will occasionally nap outside, but the vast majority of the time he wants in just as soon as he has toileted. Lastly, I have a good news update & a bad news update. Good news...he has no interest in food on the kitchen counter, wastebaskets, or sitting on the furniture. He was very well trained by a previous owner. Bad news...he drinks from the toilet...ewww...I am in training now to remember to put the lid down.