Merlin is a confident and affectionate little terrier boy! Merlin loves people and is a great greeter, he also enjoys other dogs, but cats... well, cats are a whole lot of fun to chase, corner and bark at. If you have cats at home, for their mental health, we wouldn't recommend him as a good canine companion. Like so many terriers, Merlin is high energy, intelligent and would do best in a home that can keep him occupied and exercised. Unfortunately, that exercise plan will have to be put on hold, as Merlin is undergoing treatment for heartworm.
Merlin was rescued after he was scheduled to be euthanized due to lack of space. He adjusted wonderfully to his foster home, is kennel trained and loves the other animals in foster care (the cats do not love him back). All seemed to be going great for Merlin, until his 4dx test came back heartworm positive. Happily, heart worm is very treatable and Merlin's x-rays and blood tests show that his heart has not suffered any damage yet as a result of his infection- and we plan to keep it that way!
We would be very happy to see Merlin go into a foster-to-adopt situation while he is being treated for heartworm. Since treatment takes place over many months, we would like to see Merlin adjusting to a forever home while he is recovering. We have a heart worm treatment protocol worked out with our veterinarian at Country Care Pet Hospital, and we need Merlin to continue to go see the staff there for treatment, but Catkins covers the cost of treatment! Merlin has been neutered, brought up to date on his vaccines, dewormed and microchipped. He is current on his frontline and is negative for all tick born diseases.
If you can help Merlin by fostering-to-adopt him or contributing to his treatment please contact us today. You can also help all the dogs you know by making sure they are tested for heartworm annually and kept on preventative!
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