Name: Elton
Age: 10 years old
Breed: Yorkshire Terrier
Size: Small (0-25lbs)
*Medical Disclaimer:
Elton was diagnosed with kidney failure when he entered our care in March. While his initial prognosis was poor, with proper diet and management his condition has improved greatly, giving him the potential for a long, happy life. Because of this progress, Elton is no longer in our Palliative Program and is officially joining our Adoption Program!
On veterinary advice, Elton will not undergo dental surgery or neutering, as anesthesia could negatively affect his kidney values and trigger a recurrence of kidney failure. In addition, Elton is blind, but he has adapted well and continues to thrive.
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Elton may have come into foster care with a rough prognosis, but no one ever gave him the memo!!!
After some expert vet care, special food, and a touch of Elton magic, his health has only improved, and he’s now stable, happy, and thriving with a daily dose of medication to help support his kidney function. The vet does not feel that surgery is in the cards for Elton, so he has not been neutered. His foster mom says he’s such a polite gentleman, you’d never even know he’s still got ’em! (Until he comes back from a haircut!)
Despite being fully blind, Elton gets around like a pro. His foster mom sometimes jokes he’s just pretending, as he navigates new spaces with confidence, goes on walks with joy, and makes it his mission to sniff and pee on everything he can!!! Elton is a lover through and through. He’s gentle, clever, affectionate, and gets along well with dogs of all shapes and sizes. He adores toys, especially tossing them in the air for his own one dog game of fetch, and has a hilarious personality that will have you smiling every day.
Elton is looking for a family who’ll love him as he is and who will be lucky enough to share life with a dog who’s truly one of a kind.
Elton is up to date on core vaccinations.
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
Kids: 8+
Adoption fee: $450
