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| Gender: Female Age: 2 years old |
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Sally Previte, Amber Bilinovich, Mindy Loose, Katharine Brunkhorst
Needs to have a fenced environment and would benefit from obedience training. 
Meet Chloe, a two-year-old English cream Golden who is a bundle of sweetness. She was relinquished by her breeder as she had a hooded vulva, which was repaired during her spay. Know that her personality is as soft as that cream-colored coat. Though shy and timid, Chloe is showing glimpses of the loyal companion she can be. Adopt Chloe and you'll gain a friend who'll cherish your companionship and love you unconditionally.
Foster Update: 1/2/25
Hey there!
As my journey continues, I have made some progress with my incontinence over the last several months. I was hoping to wean myself off one of my medications, which we tried, then I began leaking. Now, I am back on the Incurin and Proin medications. I did struggle with a bit of leakage after I was put back on the same dosage of the Incurin and Proin, so my Proin dosage was increased a tad by my special dogtors at OSU. I am no longer leaking. I will be on these two drugs for the rest of my life as well as special prescription kidney food and specialty treats. The special prescription food, medications (Proin & Incurin), and specialty treats are roughly $145.00 a month. My foster mom says that I am totally worth it! Another thing I have to keep in check is my weight as excess weight can negatively impact my kidneys. A fit Chloe is a must!
Let's move on to my progress of just being a dog. My foster siblings are showing me the ropes on being a dog...like eat, sleep, play, sleep, eat & play. We had many visitors over the holidays, and I was so braver, following my foster siblings’ example & getting pets from some strangers (to me) that came to visit. I did get to see the baby again, but she is bigger now and she loves dogs. She let me lick her mouth and hands, plus she dropped food out of her high chair..YUM! I am still frightened by plastic bags, cardboard boxes, and loud noises, though I am getting much better & not as jumpy. I received a couple of goat horns, stuffies, and a new sweater in my stocking for Christmas. My appetite has been good, and I take treats gently. We all get excited for ice cubes, and I always want to be first, but am learning to be patient, not my strong suit. I am very good with Invisible Fence and like to do zoomies every so often. I am getting better with my leash training but need one of my foster siblings to go with me. I am not that confident to go on my own yet. My confidence has improved greatly in the house, but I am a work in progress while I am outside. I really do need another dog to keep me company and give me confidence in my forever home.
Thank you GRIN for all you have done for me. Love you all!
Chloe
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Foster Update: 9/19/24
Hello everyone! I am still on my wellness journey. My foster mom & I have been to OSU Veterinary Medical Center twice in the last couple of months to see if they can help with my incontinence. OSU has recommended that I have another cystoscopy to see what was going on inside, so on August 27th I went under the camera again. The doc's were able to do a revision of my ectopic ureters and move them further into the bladder on both sides. I know TMI! Well, I am pleased to tell you as of today I have not been leaking. I still must take my meds (Proin & Incurin), but I am hoping to be weaned off those too. YAY! I know my foster mom is happy that she does not have to do as much laundry. This is good news for all! As you all know I do have stage II kidney disease and will need to be on a special prescription kidney food and specialty treats. These items are more expensive than regular dog food but tastes good.
On the home front, I am learning some basic obedience, still getting comfortable walking on a leash and learning that new people I meet are mostly nice. I am still a little nervous when I do new things and seek out my foster siblings (all four) for confidence and that seems to help. I have learned how to get in and out of a car and go for car rides without being nervous. I like to play with stuffies, love to chew goat horns, and play with squeaky toys. I have been running around playing with my foster sibs in the yard and sometimes I get the zoomies. My foster sibs have taught me a new trick, we watch out the window for people walking by or delivery trucks stopping on our street, then we alert mom, and she tells us to be quiet. We have fun doing this to her!
Well, that is all for now. I know my furever family is out there!!
Love ya! Chloe
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Foster Update: 7/19/24
Hi, me again. Chloe!
I've been busy since my last update in May. On May 23rd, I had my cystoscopy procedure and while they were in there looking around the doctor did an ectopic ureter ablation procedure to help me with my incontinence (leaking). I did well for a couple of weeks with little leaking and felt pretty good. Then, I started leaking bad, worse than before, so my foster mom contacted the Doc and he wanted to see me to check my urine. We went to see him and guess what, I had a urinary tract infection. YUK! The UTI can cause the leaking, so I was prescribed antibiotics for 4 weeks to help clear it up. But in the meantime, the Doc prescribed Proin and Incurin, which helps with incontinence in dogs. It does take some time for the medications to work, so I am impatiently waiting. I hate that I leak, it gets in my fur, turns my coat yellow, and makes me stinky. As of this writing, I am still on the antibiotic, Proin and Incurin, waiting to hear back on my urine test results. My next step in my medical journey is to get a second opinion from our partners at OSU. My foster sibling (Daisy) had her ectopic ureter surgery there and she did well. I am so grateful and excited that GRIN is doing this for me.
Enough about my medical issues. Let me tell you what I have been up to in my foster home. I have now explored the whole house and know where everyone sleeps, cooks, eats, watches tv, the bathroom, and the laundry. My foster mom does lots of laundry for me. We are fed twice a day with treats in between my meals…all of it is so yummy! I am on a special diet for my kidneys to ensure that I get nutrients that I need. I love eating, so I will need to watch my waistline if I am not careful. I get to go in the yard and play several times a day, get pets from the neighbor kids, and play with the grand dog. He is a crazy barker when he visits. I like to bark, but I’m an alert barker. Also, I like to chase an occasional bunny or bird and bark with the others at the cat that wanders the neighborhood. When new people come to visit, I am still a little anxious and will go to another room or my crate to remove myself from the situation. OH...I almost forgot I do not like people with hats, they scare the pooh out of me. Walking on the leash is a work in progress, but I know my name, come when called, sit, stay (sometimes), and have learned to wait my turn. Most of my days are filled by laying around on the cool tile or wood floor, getting lots of pets, playing and eating. I want to get on the bed and sleep with my foster mom, but until my leaking is cleared up, I sleep on the floor, in the crate or, on the dog bed. Best part is that I know my foster siblings and foster family love me and want what is best for me. GRIN has been a godsend to me by helping me with my medical issues and will be finding a furever family of my own one day soon!
Love,
Chloe xoxo
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Foster Update: 5/9/24
Hi, Chloe here!
Since our last conversation I have had a few things going on with my health. The first thing my foster mom & dad noticed is that I might be leaking urine. The nice people at GRIN scheduled an appointment for me to visit a doctor where they found there might be an issue with my bladder or kidneys. The doctor recommended that I see a specialty vet. Since my issues might mean many trips to the doctor, I moved to a new foster home with 3 dogs and 3 adults for me to play with. How fun! I do miss my first foster mom, dad and resident dog that helped take care of me after my surgeries. They were great to me and I am so glad to have spent some time with them.
On May 1st, I had an appointment with the specialist in Akron. He was really nice to me and my foster mom. After some tests it was discovered that I have ectopic ureters and renal dysplasia, which is a medical term that refers to improper development of the kidneys. On May 23rd, I will have a scope procedure to take a closer look at my ureters and my kidneys. At that time, they may be able to correct my ureters while doing the scope. In the meantime, I have had to go on a special kidney diet and the food is yummy, but expensive. Ugh!
Even though they say I have all this going on, I feel really great and am happy to get all the attention. I am a little shy when I first meet you, but warm up quickly and will give you the golden nudge to keep petting me. The resident dogs have been so nice to me as I invade their space. They have all been good about sharing all their toys, beds, yard, home, and their people with me. Sometimes I have to push my way to get pets from my foster mom or dad since we all try to get attention at the same time.
I discovered how to run up and down steps (13). If I wanted to sleep with everyone else I had to learn to do the steps, so I did. I am still discovering my foster home and have found some cool stuff like the shower and toilet. These things contain water and I love water! My foster mom will not let me drink out of the toilet or jump in the shower with her tho. I was not happy about this. Overall, I am loving my life with GRIN and they are going to help me get better! Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this new adventure!
Stay tuned for more updates.
Love, Chloe
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Foster Update 4-13-2024:
Chloe’s first week with her foster family was an exciting one for her! This sweet girl had a lot of new things to discover, and she’s been decompressing quite well. She has two surgery sites, and has been wearing a neck pillow and cone to keep her from bothering with them, so she has been kept quiet in terms of activity and is healing well. She so much wants to play and run outside with the resident dog though, and has already learned that toys are very fun to shake around and shred! Chloe enjoys her quiet time in her crate which sits with the door open in the living room, and comes out often to see what’s going on and seek out attention from foster mom and dad. She is very affectionate, laying her head on laps, doing the golden lean into the legs, and nudging our hands with her nose to say, Hey I’m here, love me please! Even her first night she allowed pets and put her paws on foster mom’s lap. She does well with the resident cat, is somewhat interested, but doesn’t chase and keeps her distance. Chloe is very food motivated which makes training easier. She takes pills easily in pill pockets and allows us to put in ear drops, check her incisions, wipe her wet paws, brush her, and clean her when needed. All that being said, she is working on potty training, confidence building, and leash skills. In less than a week, she has mastered peeing outside reliably, but we are still trying to grasp the number twos. She was fearful of the tv, but has already become accustomed to it, along with other household noises and movements. She hasn’t encountered any children yet, but due to her background, she definitely would need a home with older kids that aren’t loud or unpredictable. She loves to spend time outside exploring the yard, and hanging out in the kitchen while meals are being made. She does pull on the leash, but hasn’t had much opportunity yet to try walks due to her healing process. After her stitches are out, we will move forward with getting more exercise and trying new things. Chloe is as sweet as pie, and beautiful on top of that, and she’s going to make a great pet for someone willing to be patient with her and give her all the attention she deserves!
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