Unclaimed Dog (Barney Schnauzer)

The schnauzer that was picked up from Tah Ching Road late last Friday has not been claimed. A check with AVS shows he is not licensed and thus his owners cannot be traced. Posters had been put up by the lady that found him. 

He has been staying at the vet as we have no fosters on hand.

We took him at 1am on Saturday (14 May 2022) and did a basic blood test.

When we found him / after grooming

Here’s what we know so far :

• Male / not sterilized – will be soon
• Ears very dirty and fur unkempt

  

  Dirty, hairy ears

• Rotten teeth with many teeth missing (will have dental soon)
• Long, curled nails 

Nails too long, they curled

• Very dry, patchy, flaky skin – has had one medicated bath at the vet

Dirty, patchy, flaky skin

• Has been tested for ringworms, awaiting results 
• Blood test shows kidney & liver functioning well, dehydrated 
• Vet estimates him to be about 12 years old, weighs 8.7kg. He is a little tubby.
• Doesn’t like being caged, will bark and shred pee pads. Once he is out of the cage, he is extremely sweet and obedient.
• Loves meeting dogs and very affectionate with people
• He is a very good boy – just quietly lay down when he was groomed and when he had his blood drawn.
• May have been beaten because a few times when we raised our hands above him, he will cower and submit.

The night we picked him up

The harness he was wearing; how ironical 

We have named him BARNEY because he is so pleasant and fun-loving. 

This week Barney will undergo a heart & abdomen ultrasound, followed by dental and sterilization. This is the norm for all our rescues as we want to ensure they are in the best of health and if they are unwell, at least we will be able to pick it up early and treat.

Barney at the vet, right after he was picked up

Sweet Barney needs help with the following :

1. Foster for at least 3 mths. Foster should not leave him home alone for more than 6 hours. Preferably with a nice dog to play with. Be able to provide 3 walks & 2 meals a day and observe fluid intake.
2. Help with his medical procedures 

Email hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg if you can help.

Please note he is not available for adoption at the moment. He will be, when he is ready in a month or two.