Sissy E. was found wandering in Nelsonville this fall and was brought into the shelter. At 111 pounds, Sissy E. was laboring to breathe and placed her tired body on the kennel floor for the night. We knew she had a story to tell. Gradually more information came in and we learned that she is 11 years old and had an owner who passed away last spring. She was apparently rehomed to a family friend but no one has provided any more information or come to claim her.
At the vet, we learned that Sissy E. has an underactive thyroid. With medication, she has already begun losing weight. The vet thinks she may be able to stop the medication after reaching a healthy weight. Thankfully, a kind foster stepped in when she saw Sissy in her kennel and brought her home while she waits for news of a new family. Her foster reports that she is honestly perfect and a very easy dog. Sissy E. does occasionally pretend to be starving on her new diet, but if you’ve owned a dog you’ve seen this act before 🙂
Sissy E. is a sweet and gentle dog who gets along with other dogs and loves swimming. She is more than deserving of a forever home. Call The Athens County Dog Shelter to meet her at 740-593-5415.
Please call the Athens County Dog Shelter at (740) 593-5415 to meet Sissy Elizabeth.
If you cannot adopt, please consider fostering. You can fill out a foster application at: https://www.fosdathens.com/foster
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