Everest is a
neutered male Collie that is approximately 5-6 years
old. He came into rescue from a shelter in
Wisconsin, where he would greet everyone who came to
the door. Everest is up to date with routine
vaccinations and is already house trained.
His face is a
little off-center due to an injury he had prior to
coming into the shelter but the Vet concluded that
Everest does not have any pain in his jaw, and he
does not have any trouble eating.
Everest is
good with children and other dogs. He likes
to play fetch, is very cuddly and has a very sweet
personality. He is a nice walking companion, and
does like to rest on the couch.
Latest Updates from Everest's foster mom:
5/29/03
Poor
Everest just can't catch a break! The evening after
the Canine Carnival at the Wildlife Science Center,
Everest began refusing his food. When he did finally
eat, he vomited the next day. Per the vet's
instructions, I fasted Everest and started a bland
diet, but he vomited again. Everest's wonderful vet
immediately ran tests and determined Everest had
pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and
tested positive for Lyme disease.
At the
Canine Carnival, Everest was given a couple of bites
of pizza crust, and the vet believes Everest may
have had a pork reaction to traces of pepperoni in
the crust. Some dog breeds are susceptible to a pork
reaction, although it is less common in Collies.
Everest was treated with subcutaneous fluids and IV
antibiotics and should be back to eating his regular
food in the next 3 days. The Lyme disease is being
treated with antibiotics. Since dogs can have Lyme
disease for a long time before they show obvious
symptoms, the vet strongly recommended an annual
Lyme test.
Luckily,
both of Everest's conditions are treatable, and he
has been a very good patient (of course everyone at
the vet thinks he is such a sweet boy). Because he
has a sensitive stomach, Everest needs a forever
home where he won't have access to garbage, pet food
left out for other animals (e.g. cats) or table
scraps (even though Everest has mastered the art of
begging)!
5/19/03
Everest
had an exciting afternoon with the wolves at the
Wildlife Science Center on Saturday. The wolves
became very excited to see Everest, but not much
reaction out of mellow Everest. He was more
interested in getting in as much petting from
children and adults alike, and meeting and greeting
all the cute dogs that came his way.
4/18/03
Everest had dental surgery today and he's resting
comfortably at home now.
The Doctor
had to remove 7 teeth in all! Poor Everest, but I'm
sure he'll be much more comfortable now. Soft food
until he heals. He also had some teeth filed down
for bite correction so his teeth don't hit his soft
palate anymore.
Everest's teeth don't need to be checked for another
year.
Estelle
4/9/03
As Everest develops more trust, a very playful
side of his personality is starting to emerge! He
loves to play with toys, and would really like to
play with my Shelties, but they're a little
intimidated by his size, and Everest is respectful
of this.
When we were at the vet for his exam, Everest was
very excited to see some bigger dogs. He responds
well to adults and children, but really comes to
life when he is with men, and likes playing
physically with them.
Everest's pre-screen results at the vet were
great. His dental work is being done next week, and
then he'll be in good shape. Based on his health,
the vet estimated his age at 5 or 6. He is an
absolute angel-a very easy-to-please,
easy-to-care-for dog. He gets lots of compliments on
his manners, pleasant personality & handsome
appearance!
-Estelle
3/31/03
Everest is
a big sweetheart! He has a very calm, sweet,
loving disposition. He loves attention and
affection, and gets very excited when I lavish him
with exuberant praise. He responds to the
following commands: "sit", "stay", "come", "down",
and "shake" (for treats). He walks very well
on a leash, and although he shows interest in
squirrels we see on our walks, he does not lunge or
attempt to chase them. He would love to play
with my Shelties, but since they are intimidated by
his size (compared to them), he is respectful of
their warnings. Everest is not a large
Collie-a nice size at 60 pounds. He is very
easy to groom and so far has not shed excessively.
His warm greeting when I return home touches my
heart, and he will make a wonderful friend to a
loving adopter.
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