Kodee (Kinnick 14-096)

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ISix year old Kinnick arrived in Iowa City, Iowa yesterday, April 12th, but this is a bit like a homecoming for him, as he is originally from a breeder in Iowa and he has a very Iowa name (Nile Kinnick was a sports and war hero in Iowa - the University of Iowa's football stadium is named after him). The transport team tells us he did very well during the ride from the Twin Cities, where he was surrendered because his family had to move.

This big boy (we estimate he weighs 115 pounds) has been a gentle, affable, fellow so far. He has been just fine with our resident dog and seems to enjoy human attention second only to food. As his FM says - "he is just a big sweetie."

His size and what is believed to be a thyroid condition prevent him from being too active, but he has enjoyed walking and has polite leash manners. Later this week we will be getting more information about his medical needs. We hope with some exercise, medication, moderation with the treats, and exposure to various situations we will get to know him better and will have a better sense of his needs. The SO reports he was good with kids, but he did not have had exposure to cats.

Kinnick will be quickly exposed to a lot, so we will be sure to update you about his progress and will give you some more insight into this fellow and what would make a good furever home for him.

 

 

 

 

At a Glance #14-096

Golden Retriever Born: December 2007
Male 110 lbs

Status: Deceased

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ISix year old Kinnick arrived in Iowa City, Iowa yesterday, April 12th, but this is a bit like a homecoming for him, as he is originally from a breeder in Iowa and he has a very Iowa name (Nile Kinnick was a sports and war hero in Iowa - the University of Iowa's football stadium is named after him). The transport team tells us he did very well during the ride from the Twin Cities, where he was surrendered because his family had to move.

This big boy (we estimate he weighs 115 pounds) has been a gentle, affable, fellow so far. He has been just fine with our resident dog and seems to enjoy human attention second only to food. As his FM says - "he is just a big sweetie."

His size and what is believed to be a thyroid condition prevent him from being too active, but he has enjoyed walking and has polite leash manners. Later this week we will be getting more information about his medical needs. We hope with some exercise, medication, moderation with the treats, and exposure to various situations we will get to know him better and will have a better sense of his needs. The SO reports he was good with kids, but he did not have had exposure to cats.

Kinnick will be quickly exposed to a lot, so we will be sure to update you about his progress and will give you some more insight into this fellow and what would make a good furever home for him.

 

 

 

 

Updates

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Kodee was adopted on 4-19-14 by a family that I did a home visit for. On Sunday night 3-11-18 when Darcy and Bill went to sleep Kodee was just fine but when they woke up on Monday he was gone. He had passed across to the Rainbow Bridge during the night in his sleep. He was a big boy and we called him the Gentle Giant. He was a very loving soul. He will certainly be missed by all and especially by the family's other dogs as one always slept next to Kodee making sure that she was touching him. Godspeed dear boy. Run free. Run free.

 

Auntie Kay  :)

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Quick update about Kinnick’s visit to the vet:

  • He did a great job meeting staff and other visitors (adults and kids)
  • He weighed in at 135 pounds, the vet recommends that he should be about 100
    All of his labs came back with good news, we are just waiting on the hypothyroidism test (results tomorrow)
  • The vet expects the thyroid test to come back indicating that Kinnick will need to be put on a medication that runs about $20 per month
  • On the medication he should lose some weight, get more energy, grow back his undercoat, and his skin should improve
  • Otherwise Kinnick is in great shape – no joint concerns, no eye issues, etc.
  • The vet said Kinnick did so well during the exam that he should be rewarded with a chicken tender from Burger King, but we tried carrots instead
  • Kinnick is now microchipped in case he runs away, but he doesn’t seem to have any interest in leaving our side

We have a funny story about how we are learning more about Kinnick everyday. We had been putting him in the back of our Subaru Outback (in the cargo area), but as we were leaving the vet’s he wanted to sit in the rear seat (in his gentle, polite way he let us know). We compromised and put the seatbacks down – he positioned himself with his head between the front seats. He just wanted to be closer to the action!

After the vet adventure, we took him for another hike - this time going further than before and tackling some serious stairs. He is a good sport and seems to enjoy every new experience (as do we).

It is going to be tough to say good-bye to him when he finds his furever home, but he is going to make a family very happy!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Kinnick continues to be a sweet boy. We feel he has adjusted to our home very quickly. He loves belly rubs and head scratches. He generally likes to be in the same room as us.

Kinnick arrived at our house with a Kong “Wubba,” which you can see in photos from the previous update. Our resident dog occasionally steals the “Wubba” from Kinnick. He notices this, but it doesn’t seem to bother him at all. Our resident dog has also curled her lip and growled at Kinnick a few times, but it doesn’t illicit any reaction from Kinnick. He’s a great sport.

When we eat our meals, he gets really excited, but once he realizes the food isn’t for him, he relaxes by laying down near us.

Kinnick is a bit overweight. He is on a diet of sorts, and even that doesn’t deter his good-natured spirit. He’s been enjoying lots of leisurely walks around the neighborhood and he even starts jogging every once in awhile! When he gets tired, he tends to try to take the absolute shortest route home, so starts pulling on the leash. Other than that, his leash manners are great.

Some notes about Kinnick:

  • He kennels well—seems to enjoy it.

  • He is reliably potty trained.

  • No resource-guarding issues.

  • He LOVES people, and did a fabulous job meeting some of our neighbors.

  • He takes treats and hand-feeling very gently.

  • Kinnick has no interest in swimming.

  • He often offers his paw as if to “shake” – very cute.

  • He does not jump up on people or things (e.g., counters, furniture)

Kinnick’s vet appointment is this Thursday afternoon. We are told Kinnick has hypothyroidism, which has made him prone to weight gain and a thinned-out coat. From the reading we’ve done, it sounds like medication for hypothyroidism is relatively inexpensive and can be very effective.

All in all, it’s been a pleasure having Kinnick in our home!