Precious is a loving, playful and energetic girl who is ready for a forever home. Precious has a disorder known as megaesophagus - a condition in which the esophagus loses the ability to actively move food using muscle contractions. Instead, the food gathers in the esophagus and is often regurgitated. Food just appears to tumble out of her mouth. Precious now eats and drinks using a raised feeding station designed for her. This simple adjustment has been enough to allow Precious to eat and drink without regurgitating. She will always need to be offered food and water from a raised position so that gravity can help the substances pass down her esophagus to her stomach. Precious does well eating pureed puppy food in a slow feeder while seated at her raised station. She may also eat/drink standing up on her hind legs, which is a position she is very comfortable with. Because Precious still regurgitates occasionally, she is at risk for aspiration pneumonia. And her weight should be monitored to be sure she is absorbing enough nutrients.
If you have space, time and love in your heart to care for a dog with special needs, Precious may be the one for you! If you are interested in adopting Precious, please speak to our adoptions and veterinary staff. You may also leave a message for our vet care staff at 541-779-3215 ext. 108.
The adoption fee for all dogs includes spay/neuter, basic vaccination, parasite preventative, and a 24PetWatch Microchip. Our SoHumane adoption packet includes: Medical summary report for your newly adopted dog, coupons, and additional post-adoption information. Dog adoption fees vary, starting at $225.00
SoHumane is located at:
2910 Table Rock Road, Medford, OR. 97501
(541)779-3215
adoptions@sohumane.org
12 pm to 5 pm every Tuesday through Sunday.
