Sheeba
Labrador RetrieverSheeba is a shy, very scared girl. She is a lab mix, approximately 2yrs old, and only 30lbs. Sheeba was abandoned by her owners. KY's an... show more
Sheeba is a shy, very scared girl. She is a lab mix, approximately 2yrs old, and only 30lbs. Sheeba was abandoned by her owners. KY's animal control officer saw her and knew the people had moved away and noticed how thin she was so he stopped to help her. She was too scared to come close to him so she had to be caught in a trap. She still had a rope around her neck from where she’d been tied up. After carefully coaxing her out with treats, she’s very treat motivated, she warmed up to the shelter staff. Sheeba has been in her new foster home and had some pain while using the bathroom. She visited the emergency vet and they immediately learned she has a fractured spine near the base of her tail and back. This is causing serious discomfort to squat, lift her tail and move her bowel. No surgery can be performed to fix it, as there are tons of nerves in there that could cause other problems if damaged. The doctor gave her a couple weeks of pain meds to help with the discomfort and feels she will heal (although a little crooked) in a few weeks. However, she is settling in nicely with her fosters pup and already stole her favorite bone! She is coming out of her corner, but it's all about baby steps. She loves getting face pets and looking you deep in the eyes. She also loves scratches under her chin and cuddles (on her terms). Sheeba (aka Sheeebz) Update! (It’s a big one!) It is very hard to believe that only 7 days ago, I was so scared of everything! You could see 5 of my ribs, my hip bones stuck out and my fractured lower spine was making it miserable for me to go to the bathroom. I have put on a few pounds and not only are my bones barely showing, my coat is so shiny and soft now! My medicine has worked better than I could have thought and I am not having any problems with pain anymore. I have been really loving my foster home and my foster sister is helping me gain my confidence and she loves to play and wrestle with me even though I always tackle her legs out (strategy!). I get to sleep in my own big crate and sometimes I go in there just to relax and hang out. I don’t bark very much at all, but when I do, it is a sweet little howwwlll so I think someone In my family was a beagle. Now that going to the bathroom doesn’t hurt so much, I’m doing so well with my housetraining. My foster mom has these potty parties with treats every time I go outside, so I’m realizing that’s the best approach because I LOVE treats. She does watch me like a hawk inside though, since it’s only been a week. It is quiet where I live now, there are no young children or loud noises and I feel so comfortable in that environment. I’m a little extra timid around men right now, but maybe with enough time, I will give them as much affection as I give women. Also, I love going out on walks, there is so much to see and I’m very light on the leash. I just enjoy the stroll. If I feel you are the one for me, I will always stare deep into your eyes and give you a kiss so you know how much I love you! show less
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