Last Updated: July. 26, 2023

If you are interested in adopting Zane, complete the application form.

History

Zane was one of three dogs dumped on Piney Mountain Rd and accused of killing a residents rabbits. Reaction included gunfire. To keep them safe, PMFC built an emergency shelter and took them in. Zane’s companions were a pair of 9 month hound pups: friends but clearly not relatives.

Base Info

• Arrival date: Feb 18, 2022
• Breed: Siberian Husky
• Sex: Male
• Age: Adult (currently 6 years)
• Birthdate: 2017
• Weight: 48 pounds on Feb 14 (should be 70)
  ……….. 52 pounds March 1
  ………… 57 pounds March 11
  ………… 66 pounds May 25
  ………… 70 pounds Aug 1
  ………… 73 pounds Dec 2 (ideal weight, will hold him here)
• Spayed/Neutered: Yes
• General Health: Excellent
• Temperament: Mild for a Husky
• SAFER Test performed: No
• Departure date: Undetermined

Relational Behavior

• Relates well to other dogs: Mostly. Since he recovered and has been feeling well, he is reactive with Blade (male Malamute) but does fine with all the others except Callie Roo. Callie is a trouble maker.
• Can eat food/treats near other dogs: Has become guarded, but not excessively. He used to give the pups first shot at all the food they encountered. That was why he was starving.
• Preferred style of play: Mixed. Can play gently or rowdy. Likes to RUN.
• Is affectionate: Yes, mostly aloof (its a Husky thing) but does enjoy petting and treats.
• Is good with:
  . Men: Yes
  . Women: Yes
  . Children: Unknown, but probably.
  . Cats: Unknown, but probably not. He IS a Husky
• Jumps up on people: No
• Mouths: No
• Walks well on a leash: Yes

Commands

• Comes when called: Generally – depends on if he’s busy. He IS a Husky.
• Sits on command: Yes.
• Down / Off: N/A
• Shake / Paw: Yes. Does it with flair.
• Kennels on command: Yes

Observations

Zane tolerates The Children’s (his hound companions) rambunctious behavior but does not enjoy it. Sometimes they gently mouth-wrestle, he likes that. He does not like being dirty, and seems to want to be indoors. He may have been a house dog.

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Heartworm Treatment

Zane tested positive for heartworms on March 11, 2022. It was a STRONG positive, so a microscopic exam of his blood was done confirming that his count is exceptionally high. The Vet Nurse warned that he may not be savable.

On March 15th we went in again and had chest x-rays done. His heart was NOT enlarged and no serious lung damage was seen. That was encouraging. We started him on Doxycycline and Prednisone, the first step in treating the heartworms.

Zane received his first Immiticide injection on April 25th, and he tolerated it quite well. Another 3 weeks of Prednisone to reduce inflammation in the lungs.

His 2nd and 3rd injections were done on May 24th and 25th. This left him feeling sick and sore for a few days. I tried bringing him into our house, but he just whined and fidgeted. When the other House Dogs came to say “hello” he warned them off – not being mean, just a low growl to let them know he’d prefer to be left alone. He was in pain and in an unfamiliar place. When I took him outside to potty he went straight to the gate that leads to The Guest Cottage and said, “I want to go back to MY house.” I moved his crate back in there so he’d be more comfortable.

Zane will be going back to Cedarwood Veterinary Hospital on June 22 for a blood test to check for HW microfilaria. Until then I must keep him from getting overactive. He is on crate rest and leash walking while in recovery to prevent dead worm tissue causing an embolism in his lung. A bad embolism would cause him to drown in his own blood.

That blood test revealed a very low cunt of microfilaria, but they ARE still there. He gets another dose of Heartgard in a couple of days, that will take care of those. Another blood test is scheduled for next month.

Zane passed a blood test in August and was neutered. He is now available for placement.

Zane is quite gentle on his bedding and toys. He is especially fond of plush toys, which he treats like his “baby”: carrying it around with him and licking it. He also likes getting spiffed up for a photo shoot. We have many more photos and videos of Zane on our Facebook page.

July 26

On July 13th Zane went into a foster home, living indoors with his foster Mom, Rhonda, and his foster sister, Storm (another Husky). Reports from Rhonda have been good. Most recently he has been left uncrated in their home while Rhonda goes off to work. She works 10 hour days, so it’s a stretch but he has been good at holding everything until she gets home and lets them out to potty. He likes hanging out with Storm in her room. They play together in the yard but behave indoors.

If you are interested in adopting Zane, complete the application form.

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Zane’s treatment and recovery is complete and he is available for adoption or rescue pull. This page probably won’t get major updates until he is adopted. But if you want to receive updates, subscribe.

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