Jax
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Male
Breed: Shepherd & Collie Mix
Age: DOB: 03/2020
Weight: 38 lbs
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Yes
Kid Friendly: Unknown
House Trained: Please read full bio
History: Jax was born with a defect in his lower intestinal tract.The defect affects the muscles of his rectum and anus. His anal opening is very small and he has only minimal control of those muscles. He has been managed for the past several years of his life with a variety of medications, including fiber supplements, medications to control the consistency of his stools, and ointments for his skin to keep it from developing a rash.
He has been evaluated by veterinary surgeons and the consensus is that while surgery could be performed to open up that opening, it would leave him with close to zero control.
He will need to have these medications for life, and the condition may cause periodic issues with constipation. He will need a very dedicated home and very regular veterinary care to maintain his health and comfort.
A note from the foster: Jax is a very special and loved boy. While he does need his medication and help with his bowel movements, this doesn’t seem to have affected his personality, mobility or really any other aspect of him at all. Jax (lovingly referred to as Jackson) is a typical shepherd, meaning his is full of energy, LOVES playing fetch and gets the zoomies everytime we’re playing in the yard. Jax is an excitable boy, getting very energetic when new people or dogs are around. He’s gotten along really well with the resident dogs and cat and can be found playing 24/7 with the other foster in my care. Jax is also very loving. He can’t get enough attention and snuggles. We are currently working on his leash manners, he doesn’t pull to excess but doesn’t quite understand the value of keeping the leash loose quite yet. Jax is very smart and sits and downs on command. His routine includes sitting and waiting for food until the “ok” command is given. Jax is on a restricted diet so he chews on a kong with peanut butter for a treat. Jax would make a great addition to a home that is active and would make a great hiking/running partner. He would love a house with another dog to play with, but that’s by no means mandatory.
Jax has been surrounded by love and given his struggles medically deserves a home that will see his potential and amazing personality.
Bonus, he chases his tail and it’s hilarious. Oh he’s also a great helper with projects as you’ll see in his pictures!
Adoption Fee: $500 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
