Twix 15-224

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In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
9/25/2015  Not required Yes Optional Yes
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Meet Twix! Yes, he was named after the candy bar, chewy Golden goodness and finger-licking good as Twix is a licker!! So if you don't want to be kissed and licked, Twix is not the dog for you!

He is a purebred male, 5 years old, will be 6 on Nov. 15th, neutered, weighs 93 pounds, not a lot overweight but could stand to lose 5 to 7 pounds. He is good with kids; he lived with 5 human brother and sisters, and mom and dad who just got so busy running the kids around Twix got left behind, so they decided they wanted a better life for him! He was mostly an outside dog. Twix loves to play ball or Frisbee and swim. He is just an all-around Big, Calm, Gentle dog; however, his tail is very strong and he uses it a lot when he is happy, so could be a weapon for a small child!

Twix loves being an inside dog and around his people all the time. He is housebroken and will ring a bell to go outside. He respects baby gates and has free roam while we are gone. He is a very mellow boy who really doesn't require a lot of exercise, but needs it to keep him healthy! When we play fetch, he walks to get the ball and walks back to bring it to me. When we go for walks, he is walking behind me, so not a lot of speed on this guy! Stay tuned for more....


Let's play Frisbee..


This is exhausting.

At a Glance #15-224

Golden Retriever Born: November 2009
Male Weight not specified

Status: Adopted

Profile

In addition to LOVE this dog has the following requirements:
Entered Foster Care Fence Kid Friendly Another Dog Cat Friendly
9/25/2015  Not required Yes Optional Yes
This is the most recent information available; however, it may change as we learn more about the dog.

Meet Twix! Yes, he was named after the candy bar, chewy Golden goodness and finger-licking good as Twix is a licker!! So if you don't want to be kissed and licked, Twix is not the dog for you!

He is a purebred male, 5 years old, will be 6 on Nov. 15th, neutered, weighs 93 pounds, not a lot overweight but could stand to lose 5 to 7 pounds. He is good with kids; he lived with 5 human brother and sisters, and mom and dad who just got so busy running the kids around Twix got left behind, so they decided they wanted a better life for him! He was mostly an outside dog. Twix loves to play ball or Frisbee and swim. He is just an all-around Big, Calm, Gentle dog; however, his tail is very strong and he uses it a lot when he is happy, so could be a weapon for a small child!

Twix loves being an inside dog and around his people all the time. He is housebroken and will ring a bell to go outside. He respects baby gates and has free roam while we are gone. He is a very mellow boy who really doesn't require a lot of exercise, but needs it to keep him healthy! When we play fetch, he walks to get the ball and walks back to bring it to me. When we go for walks, he is walking behind me, so not a lot of speed on this guy! Stay tuned for more....


Let's play Frisbee..


This is exhausting.

Updates

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Hi, all.

Thought we better give another update on Twix...he has seen the vet and had X-rays done of the hips and joints, and basically has OCD (osteochondritis dissecans) which has to do with cartilage and joints and is an arthritic condition which can be slowed down with omega, glucosamine, and down the road rimadyl if needed. Typical of the breed, hips are fine, typically not problematic, managing weight is crucial, not overly debilitating, can walk, play fetch, Frisbee, swim. Really lead a normal life as long as he is comfortable!

So he needs a family who will be devoted to making sure he loses the weight and keeps it off for the health of his joints as well as him! Twix is a big boy, but very easy, mellow and LOVES to be with his people, never to sleep outside again. He is a licker when he gets excited or nervous, but has gotten much better. We had a storm the other night and he is a little nervous during them, just paces, pants and licks but as long as he can be by his human, he is fine!

Twix walks very easily on the leash; most of the time, he his either behind you or beside you. If he decides he wants to stop and smell the roses or whatever else, he will stop you dead in your tracks as he is very strong, but once he is done sniffing, he is ready to go again. He does not have a prey drive at all; he has had birds and squirrels in front of him and he just looks and moves on! He is a big love bug!!

Friday, October 2, 2015

We had a visit to the vet and Twix has some loss of muscle mass in his left hind leg, so we are going to be getting some X-rays to get a better feel for what we are dealing with here and I will keep you updated.

This is Twix waiting to see the vet; such a good boy he is and loves everyone!