Adopt a Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed (long coat)
Buckles of Sweetwater the Dog needs a home
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Date into Rescue: 08/01/2015
Reason for being in rescue: Previous owner released her to a local shelter
Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC
Special Needs? Yes - Diabetes Insipidus. What does that mean? Buckles drinks water - all day - and urinates frequently as a result. This is a rare form of diabetes that is caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone (vasopressin) which regulates kidney function. This disorder is very uncommon and is not curable. To put it simply - her kidneys can accept water but can't process it correctly, so water passes through her body very quickly. Thus, she urinates frequently and must have 24/7 access to water. Buckles is currently on a hormone-replacement medication (given through eye drops twice per day). It does help some. We are working with her to find out what is the best dosage for her. The medication is about $120 per month.
Weight: 13 lb
Height: est 13 in
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Adoption Fee: $I'm special!
Fence needed? Yes - Buckles is very active and loves to run.
What kind of home would be best for me? Buckles does have a "house training" issue only because of her condition. For someone who is retired and is home all the time, her house training isn't much of a problem. She must be taken outside every two hours, and her house training is basically controlled. She would love a house with a doggie door. She goes to the door in her foster home if she needs to go out. She wears diapers if her foster mom is going out more than 2 hours. Buckles cannot be deprived of water as it can be fatal to her.
What is my personality like? All that sounds frightening and it is but there is more to Buckles than bad plumbing. Buckles is spunky, friendly and loving. She is energetic and must have a fenced in yard to run in. She gets along with other dogs and cats and would be a great playmate to another dog her size or larger. Buckles is eager to please and bonds quickly.
How do I act when I first meet new people? Happy, friendly and gregarious.
Other Tips and Tidbits: Despite her condition, Buckles is a very happy girl and very adaptable! Her foster mom says she's the easiest dog she's ever had.
House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.
- Animal: Dog
- Breed:
Poodle (Miniature) / Mixed (long coat)
- Size:
- Gender: Female
- State: South Carolina
- Zip/Postal Code: 29651