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A little about them
Meet Gus, a happy and affectionate hound mix who was rescued as a stray after suffering deeply embedded collar wounds. He received veterinary treatment and recuperated in foster care before settling into the kennel, where he enjoys attention from volunteers and making new doggy friends. His wounds have healed, though he may have some lifelong scarring, and it has not diminished his joyful outlook.
Ideal Home
Gus is affectionate, playful, gentle, curious, and friendly. He has made new doggy friends and is reported to do well with dogs.
Ongoing Health
- Current on vaccines and preventatives
- Heartworm negative
- Microchipped
- Neutered
- Healed collar wounds may leave some lifelong scarring
Training & Support
Gus has received care in a veterinary setting and recuperated in a foster home.
Application Details
- Adoption fee: $0
- To learn more about Gus, start by contacting his provider through Wags and submitting an application.
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Gus was found as a stray with a deeply embedded collar around his neck. His wounds were treated by a veterinarian, and he recuperated in a foster home before moving to the kennels.
His wounds have healed, though he may have some scarring for the rest of his life. The experience has not diminished his happy and affectionate personality.
Yes. Gus is current on his vaccines and preventatives, tested negative for heartworm, is microchipped, and has been neutered.
Gus has been making new doggy friends and is reported to do well with dogs.