Briggs
(Briggs is represented by: MAGSR) Gender: Male Good With Kids: Yes
Breed: German Shepherd Dog
Color: Sable
Date of Birth: 12/04/2014
Date of Birth is estimated: No
Current Size: 77 lbs
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Housebroken: Yes
Obedience Trained: Working on it
Living With: Foster
History: Shelter
Good with Cats: Unknown
Other Dogs OK: Yes
Foster Needed?: No
Represented by: MAGSR
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NID#: 2462
Date Added:
Added to DB: Mon, 2017-12-04 17:47
Last updated: Tue, 2018-02-13 19:44
Not Ready for Adoption: No
Commitment Dog: No
Show as New: No
Special Needs: No
Dog Record Archived (1=Yes/0=No): 1
Description
Briggs was surrendered to a shelter by his former family as he may have EPI, which is easily treatable. They had planned on breeding him with their female Shepherds, thankfully that will not happen now. With so many unwanted dogs in shelters we did not need more to add to those that die everyday. We will be having Briggs tested for EPI and should he have it he will be started on enzymes, it's that simple. He is such a friendly boy who thinks he is a lap dog. He is good with other dogs. Watch for updates.
Updates
Briggs is a wonderful dog and very friendly and affectionate – he just wants his human to love and pet him. Sadly, sweet Briggs tested heartworm positive when seen by a MAGSR vet. He obviously was not kept on monthly Heartworm Preventatives which would have protected him. MAGSR will make sure Briggs gets the treatment he needs to rid his body of Heartworms so that he may enjoy many more years of life. Treatment is expensive but Briggs is certainly worth the cost. Donations towards his treatment would be greatly appreciated, this would also help us save other dogs with medical needs
,MAGSR has tested Briggs and he has Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI), which can be very well controlled with proper nutrition and adding enzymes to his food which helps with digestion. More information can be found at epi4dogs.com along with before and after pictures of dogs that have EPI.
,From time to time you come across a dog whose outgoing and playful personality simply warms your heart. Briggs is that dog. An impressive and lovable boy, Briggs simply wants to be a member of the family. Since coming into his foster home, we have discovered that Briggs is very well behaved in his crate, loves toys, and takes every opportunity he can get to snuggle in for attention. At this time Briggs knows a few commands - come, sit, and paw. He clearly likes to please and will be the star of the class when it comes to training.
Although Briggs has a few restrictions at this time due to his heart worm treatment, he is a great patient and does not seem phased by these restrictions. As his body heals, Briggs will definitely enjoy playing with toys and socializing regularly. Briggs would love nothing more than a forever home that will provide him with the training, exercise, and love this special guy deserves. If Briggs sounds like a good match for your family, please contact your adoptions coordinator today.
