Mikey the tripod
Male Adult Black Mouth Cur Labrador Retriever (mixed)
Mikey is a handsome 3 year old, 50lb male Black Mouth Cur mix. He was part of a cruelty situation in TN, and our partner rescue group fo...
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Mikey is a handsome 3 year old, 50lb male Black Mouth Cur mix. He was part of a cruelty situation in TN, and our partner rescue group followed him for 6 months reporting his owners for cruelty. He has scarring around his neck from an embedded collar. His back left foot and part of his leg are gone either by some kind of attack he experienced while chained in the yard or because he was caught in his chain and freed himself. His leg was left to heal on its own, which had to be very painful. The good news is that the skin on his “stump” is completely healed and he is not in pain now. His new owner should be cautious about keeping his scarring healthy and avoiding potential scrapes. He is up to date on vaccines and neutered. Mikey has come so far and is ready to look for his furever home. His fosters have had Mikey since March 2021. Since then he has become healthy and heartworm free, house-trained and crate trained. Mikey has mastered using his prosthetic- a very special “Chevy Harness prosthetic from Ortho Pets in Colorado. Because Mikey is missing a significant portion of his back leg, this unique appliance goes over his back to keep it secure. Mikey can walk, run, jump, go up and down steps, and do all the things his four-legged friends can do. Mikey would be perfect for someone looking for a special dog with special needs and a special heart. He will need experienced, patient owners ( Kid's 16+.) and a slow transition. When meeting new people, Mikey needs a hands-off, neutral approach so he can sniff and trust at his own pace. Once he knows you, you are his buddy. Mikey has graduated basic training with Sit Means Sit. This training involves a transponder and stim collar and includes two years of follow up class, which will transfer to his new home. Mikey knows sit, stay, and leave it. He loves car rides and going for walks. He walks nicely on leash. Mikey currently lives with a large dog, a small dog, and two cats. He likes to play with other dogs and shares his toys nicely. He gets along great with all his housemates. * Mikey needs to be separated when pet meals are prepared- he went a long time having to fight for his food, and although he can sit, stay, and wait, this situation is stressful for him. We have had great success with using a gate or door, and separating Mikey during meal prep and while he is eating. Mikey loves peanut butter. He looks forward to his favorite food each time his prosthetic is attached or removed. To apply to adopt Mikey please go to CharliesCrusaders.org For more Mikey pics, history, and info, check out his Instagram @mikeymcnubbins https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D4TZ021er6Mn6JQQQVA5POxMWWB7m1wDYPfrDocwowc/edit
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