Someone forgot to tell him that he is sick.
Riley 14-043
Profile
From Shiloh 13-176
| In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entered Foster Care | Fence | Kid Friendly | Another Dog | Cat Friendly | |
| 2/15/2014 | Optional | Not tested | Optional | No | |
| This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog. | |||||
Riley arrived during the snowstorm on Monday. Thank you to transport for risking your necks to get him here safely! What a beautiful old boy he is! He has a deep red coat and the characteristic white face of the older Golden. Don't let his age fool you. He has soooo much energy. He is obsessed with tennis balls and loves to play catch. He will have his vet visit on Saturday. He had loose, watery stools when he arrived, but that seems to be correcting itself. It may have been stress-related or the change in dog food. He appears to have cataracts in both of his eyes, but I will have this confirmed at his vet visit. He sees the groomer for a bath and good brush-out on Tuesday, and then he will be the most handsome boy out there. He gets along great with other dogs.
Riley requires a home with NO CATS as he went after the cats at his last foster. He gets along with all dogs, and loves everyone. He is on a tie-out here and does fine with that. He loves to go for walks, loves car rides, and plays catch with the ball. (We recommend hard rubber balls as he destroys tennis balls.) Don’t let Riley’s age discourage you. He has a great deal of energy and acts much younger than his actual age. He will be vetted tomorrow and should be ready for his forever home as soon as the vet clears him. At this time, his only requirement is a home without cats.
At a Glance #14-043
| Golden Retriever | Born: January 2002 |
| Male | 78 lbs |
Status: Deceased
Profile
From Shiloh 13-176
| In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements: | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entered Foster Care | Fence | Kid Friendly | Another Dog | Cat Friendly | |
| 2/15/2014 | Optional | Not tested | Optional | No | |
| This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog. | |||||
Riley arrived during the snowstorm on Monday. Thank you to transport for risking your necks to get him here safely! What a beautiful old boy he is! He has a deep red coat and the characteristic white face of the older Golden. Don't let his age fool you. He has soooo much energy. He is obsessed with tennis balls and loves to play catch. He will have his vet visit on Saturday. He had loose, watery stools when he arrived, but that seems to be correcting itself. It may have been stress-related or the change in dog food. He appears to have cataracts in both of his eyes, but I will have this confirmed at his vet visit. He sees the groomer for a bath and good brush-out on Tuesday, and then he will be the most handsome boy out there. He gets along great with other dogs.
Riley requires a home with NO CATS as he went after the cats at his last foster. He gets along with all dogs, and loves everyone. He is on a tie-out here and does fine with that. He loves to go for walks, loves car rides, and plays catch with the ball. (We recommend hard rubber balls as he destroys tennis balls.) Don’t let Riley’s age discourage you. He has a great deal of energy and acts much younger than his actual age. He will be vetted tomorrow and should be ready for his forever home as soon as the vet clears him. At this time, his only requirement is a home without cats.
Updates
Friday, April 4, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Riley has had a rough go of things lately. He started vomiting overnight on Saturday, the 22nd of March. He saw the vet on Monday and was given a shot for nausea. Tuesday during the day, he seemed to be better. Wednesday morning, he started vomiting again. It was decided to take him to the Emergency Vet on Wednesday night where they determined that he had a blockage. Surgery was performed on Thursday to remove a mass in his intestines, his spleen, and do a lymph node biopsy. We are waiting for the results of the biopsy, but in the mean time, he is home and resting comfortably. This beautiful boy is still wanting to pick up the ball and play catch even after all he has been through. He is one amazing pup! Love you to pieces, Riley!
If anyone is interested in sponsoring Riley, please contact RAGOM for details. He can use all the support he can get. Thank you!
