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Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : Large

Harry Solis needs a caretaker or foster! Won't you consider helping him get a new start?

Age: 4 Years
Weight: 66 lbs

This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

Is your house missing a handsome 4-legged friend? Have no fear Harry is here! Harry can fill all your large dog needs. He can be your walking/running/hiking partner or your snuggle buddy. He appears to be a black Labrador Retriever mix that is approximately 4 years old. He is playful and has a moderate energy level. He is leash trained but will need to be house trained and crate trained. A fenced in yard would be great, but he has been known to be able to climb or jump over fences, so supervision will be needed. At the shelter Harry would only try to escape when his kennel mate did, he is definitely a follower. He does well around other dogs and kids, and he will be fine living with a cat, as he is afraid of them. He is working on being obedient and will need to continue obedience training in his new home. Harry's a sweet boy who know "sit" and has such a happy smile!

Harry hasn't had a great life thus far. He was one of several dogs rescued by one of our southern rescue partners. The outfit where he was rescued from claimed to be a "wildlife rehabilitation and rescue organization," but this sweet dog was confined in a very small cage with other large breed dogs. The only access to the cage was through a door that had been barricaded with railroad tires and other large pieces of wood and metal. There was a ladder that was against the door so that someone could come climb the ladder and dump food onto the ground for all of them to eat. Their water was infested with mosquito larva and their pen was nothing but feces and mud. In addition to the rescued dogs, officials found a python, bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, and other wildlife housed on the property. The man who owned the property got 19 counts Misdemeanor Cruelty to animals, community service, fines, restitution, and jail time. Thankfully Harry's nightmare of a past is over and from now on he will have nothing but lots of love and a warm place to call home. If you would like Harry to be part of your family, please fill out an application...Harry will pay you back with lots of unconditional love.

NOTE: Harry had a mole on his lip that looked like a bloated tick that has been removed. The incision is healing well and should fade as well as be covered by his hair as it grows and will not be as obvious.

Medical Note: Harry is being treated for heartworm disease with multiple staged melarsomine injections. Once treatment is completed and he tests negative for microfilaria, he will be cleared to resume normal activity and able to be adopted, estimated for mid-March 2017. SOS exclusively supports the American Heartworm Association protocol for heartworm disease. Before coming to SOSARL, heartworm treatment was attempted on Harry following another protocol, but was unsuccessful. Following AHS protocol takes more time and costs more money, but he is a living testament as to why that protocol is the standard. Untreated heartworm disease can cause lasting damage to the heart, lungs and arteries, and can affect the dog’s health and quality of life even after the parasites are gone, possibly presenting as medical complications and/or new conditions in the future. Harry has shown no clinical symptoms of heartworm disease before or during treatment. Please check with your vet if you should have any questions or concerns about this condition, and discuss any concerns you may have with your SOS Adoption Counselor. A good resource for more information on heartworm disease is: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/pet-owner-resources/heartworm-basics .

SPONSORSHIP: Harry's heartworm treatment expenses have been made possible by a collaborative effort between the Humane Society of Independence County, AR and the Martha Decker Memorial Fund for Animals' special Heart Help project. Proper treatment for heartworm disease can take hundreds of dollars and several months - two precious resources that can be very hard to find for homeless dogs. To follow this dog's treatment story, and those of other Heart Help dogs, visit www.facebook.com/HWHeartHelp . Please consider supporting heartworm treatment of SOS dogs by donating today via PayPal.com to dogs@sosarl.org .

Adoption Fee: $425

To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: www.sosarl.org/aa/

**Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.

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