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Bacchus' Temperament
exemplifies all that is good about the
Mastiff breed.... |
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Bacchus is a
very special 5-year old, 130 lb
VERY LOYAL and loving Apricot Mastiff boy. He is
neutered, up to date
on his vaccinations, and micro-chipped. He loves
people, children, and other dogs. He is okay
with cats, although he sometimes barks at them briefly.
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Bacchus is a
very special Mastiff boy that
has had a difficult life. Many of us humans also have
'something' to challenge us physically but
still fully enjoy our lives. That is how it
is with Bacchus now that SSMR has entered
his life. Bacchus was diagnosed with a
progressive neurological condition in
October 2006- however his condition has been
relatively stable since his diagnosis almost
a year ago with the love and care of his
foster home. Though Bacchus has
poly-neuropathy he doesn't seem to notice
his limitations and only wants someone to
enjoy life with- to love and to love him in
return.
Note:
Because we consider Bacchus to be special,
he will be placed in the right home as a
long-term foster. Not as a standard SSMR
adoption.
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Q: What kind of personality does Bacchus
have? ? What is life like with Bacchus? |
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as a breed, are known for their undying
loyalty - and Bacchus is the most loyal of
Mastiffs you could ever find.
Bacchus' foster mom Rhonda says "Bacchus is
truly a velcro dog! " He will follow you
anywhere. He even lies outside of the
bathroom door- just waiting for her to come
out. Once when it was raining outside and
Rhonda could not take her daily fitness
walk, she decided to try to walk inside the
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Bacchus actually followed her on her
somewhat puzzling path through the house
several times until he could not keep up
with her - probably wondering about the
intelligence of humans- so he picked a
central spot in the kitchen where he could
lie and watch her all the time as she was
walking- and in a spot where she had to step
over him each time she made her trek through
the house! |
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humorous quirk about Bacchus is that he
likes to be vaccumed. It's all about
getting attention- If he gets
attention he doesn't care what is being done
to him- as long as it involves being with
you. When Bacchus wants attention he
puts a paw in your lap or waves it at you.
He is quite good at gently letting you know
what he wants.
He gets soooo excited when either of his
foster parents get home- and he beats
his tail to a very consistent rhythm,
which just gets faster and faster as
they speak to him. He is so loving that
it is hard to resist returning the
feeling! He also makes a good pillow or
foot warmer. It's hard to be depressed
around Bacchus. His adoration is
unconditional.
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Q: What does
Bacchus' health condition mean for his new
owner? |
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Bacchus is not
currently on any medication nor is he
receiving special medical treatments of any
kind.
Bacchus
prefers carpeted to slick surfaces for best
footing. He is not able to negotiate stairs
like other dogs so needs a home with very
few stairs- or where his owner is willing to
build a ramp for him if they do have many
stairs.
His breathing
can sound labored sometimes and he walks with
an awkward gait. He needs to see a vet at least twice a
year and needs help to get in and out of the
vehicle when going out and about- he really
loves to go for car rides because it means
he is going with YOU. Sometimes
Bacchus will gag when eating- but he knows
how to deal with it. You just have to keep
an eye on him when he is eating treats or
food to be sure he doesn't choke. |
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Q: Does Bacchus like any particular
special treats or chew toys?
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Bacchus
LOVES pig ears, rawhides, and pizza crusts!
His favorite toys are Galileo bones and rope
toys. He tries to clean bowls and plates
when we are finished, but he just makes them
slobbery. He loves to get
cheese around any medicine he has ever had
to take or a piece of bread now.
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Q: Can Bacchus he hold his own in play with other
dogs or does he need a quieter home with more laid
back dogs?
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Bacchus
really does like to play, although
Rhonda's own dogs quickly seemed to
understand that they can’t get too rough
with him. Bacchus also attempts to
play tug-of-war with them, but always
loses! Which the other dogs love, of
course.
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Bacchus longs for a family of his own to love and cherish him, so that he will be able
to live out the rest of his life happily and
comfortably.
If you would like to open your heart and
home to Bacchus please fill out a
family profile adoption
application
mentioning Bacchus in VA specifically, and you will be contacted asap! |
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For more information
Contact his foster mom, Rhonda, directly at
rfischer4oz@yahoo.com |
