At the age of 15 (over 80 in human years), Amos should rightfully be enjoying his golden years, spoilt with cuddles and taking peaceful naps as he pleases.
Instead, we received news that our HOPE’s rescue had gotten into trouble on the eve of the Lunar New Year ☹️
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| The sad state that we found Amos in |
Amos acted out of character and bit a stranger when he dashed out of his house, leading to a complaint with AVS. His owners have been overseas for the past 10 months and had left him in the care of a helper and a 89 year- old grandfather. Knowing that Amos needed help, we acted swiftly.
We found Amos in a neglected state - he needed grooming and medical attention. Though he seemed fearful, he was rather sweet, friendly and was well-behaved at the vet.
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| Poor Amos - deprived of love and affection |
The series of medical tests and scans results:
Weighs 8.4kg / estimated 13 to 14 years old
Desexed
Heartworm and tick fever negative
Kidney and liver ok
Low thyroid
Dewormed and started on Nexgard
Bad dental (scaling done on 19 Feb, 6 teeth extracted)
lump on hind leg removed during GA for dental
Requires heart supplement for minor heart back flow
Overall in good health
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| The lump found on Amos hind leg |
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| The lump removed during surgery |
We are glad that Amos had a good appetite at the clinic though he craves attention and would bark non-stop when left alone. We observed his behaviour while he was being treated/groomed and concluded that he has bad separation anxiety issues, but not an aggressive nature. He is so happy being around people.
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| Day of his rescue |
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| A groomer volunteered her time over the Lunar New Year holidays to groom Amos at the vet |
Perhaps lacking affection and feeling insecure, something triggered his instinctive “fight or flight” response and he lashed out and bit someone. An AVS officer visited Amos at the vet after a complaint was lodged. Checks found no abnormality and Amos greeted the officer well. We are relieved that Amos passed his evaluation test, and we are free to rehome him. In the meantime, we need someone experienced to foster or adopt him. We believe that with gentle discipline and lots of love, he can overcome his anxiety.
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| Amos after dental |
Incidentally, we saved Amos's sister Chloe on the very same day Amos got into trouble. So, Amos may have just saved his sister! More about Chloe here.
Amos the good old boy deserves the best care he can get. If you are able to help, please email us at hopedogrescue@singnet.com.sg
Written by: Michelle
