Kelvin has been in his current foster home for four weeks. For the first two weeks in hisfoster home, he would not go up or down stairs and had to be carried. He has since;however, started to use the stairs with confidence. He started taking joint compoundsand one medication for his arthritis which have made a remarkable difference in hisagility. It is believed he has limited vision with his one eye and that, combined withstarting arthritis supplements, required a bit of time for Kelvin to feel confident to dostairs. Today he uses the stairs like a pro. He is a very good passenger when riding ina car and walks well on a leash. He loves to go for walks with his foster’s dogs and getsalong great with other dogs. It is not known how he is with cats. Unlike most male dogswho hike their leg to urinate, Kelvin squats.
Kelvin likes resting in his dog bed on the floor and has not tried to jump up on furnitureor the bed. He has not been kenneled either at night or when left alone and has notbothered anything in the house. He is not interested in toys. He is housebroken andhas had no accidents staying with his foster family. He sleeps through the night and isready to go outside to do his business when he awakes in the morning. He has a fewtimes walked to the door and whined to be let outside when he had to go to thebathroom. He does not bark. Even when his foster’s dogs start barking when they hearsomething he has not joined in.
Kelvin is a bit fussy when it comes to eating preferring wet food mixed with kibble thathas been moistened. He is scheduled for a dental cleaning in May which shouldalleviate any issues he is having chewing harder foods and treats. He loves his treatswhich for now are soft and chewy versus hard crunch type. Bacon flavored chews arehis favorite along with beef sticks.
Kelvin can get startled easily in situations where there is a lot of chaos or jerkymovement therefore small children are not recommended. He is great with visitors andgreets them freely wanting a pet on the head. He loves to be petted and have behindhis ears scratched. When he first came to his foster home, he was somewhat protectivewhen approached but has since mellowed out now that he knows he can trust you andwhat you are going to do. Kelvin will require an owner who can be patient with buildinghis trust and willing to help him trust you. He is a loving dog that wants nothing more tobe loved.
If you have previously applied with us please email placement@midwestanimalrescue.org to reactivate your application with new interest.All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption. We accept Credit cards, Debit cards as well as cash. At this time we do not accept checks.
Our Adoption fees for all animals cover required vetting: which includes, Rabies, Distemper Vaccine Series, Bordetella, Deworming, Heartworm Test as age appropriate, Spay or Neuter and Microchip and registration. Adoption Fees are Non Negotialble. All fees are subject to MN sales tax and a processing fee at the time of adoption.