Cash Comes Calling

Cash is the ~ 12 year old male German Shepherd Dog we recently took in from Dogs Deserve Better - Blue Ridge. He was originally thought to be a hospice case, but I don't think so and neither does he. Cash has fit in around here seamlessly and is one of the easiest fosters we've had. That's the great thing about senior dogs, they are easy. Their needs and demands are few; they've been around the block and know the ways of the world, both human and canine. Food a couple times a day, some meds for his arthritis, a nice comfy bed or two. and an occasional stroll around the yard. That is about it. The only easier dogs to have around are made of concrete and they lack the soft, warm, snuggle factor.

He's got a dark star on his forehead. 

We'll keep Cash, but he doesn't need to stay here. I think he's very adoptable. He could have anywhere from six months to two years or more left in him. There's no guarantee except this one, however long you have with Cash will be quality time for both of you.

Cash came from deplorable conditions, but at one time he was clearly a well-loved, if not well-cared for companion. He's never marked or defecated in the house. He will use a crate but he doesn't really need one. He doesn't do stairs aside from the two or three steps it takes to get into the house. He's mostly or totally deaf, so he's a sound sleeper. He's got a big bark because he can't hear himself but mostly he just uses it when he wants to go outside. The yard around our house is an acre or more, fenced, and we can turn him out there to do his business. He doesn't go far and comes back in soon. Cash has met and gotten along fine with the full range of canine personalities that we have around here. That says a lot about the dog.

If you are interested in giving Cash a place to hang his hat and rest his old bones, let me know. He's vetted and is scheduled for some dental work and a neuter. I'll cover his adoption fee if there is one.

He doesn't move real fast, but he gets where he's going.

Cash has become more animated and outgoing recently.