Do you have a soft spot for seniors? This sweet boy is thought to be about ten years old. While ten may not be that old, it appears that history may not have been kind to Costello and he may seem to be a little older than his years.
Costello came to us as a stray along with his buddy, Abbott. A younger, more spry fella, Abbott found his forever home quickly. We've been working with Costello to heal the ravages of history and time and have made remarkable progress.
When he first arrived, Costello presented as a two part dog with his chest much stronger than his back legs. X-rays revealed that Costello had a previous leg fracture that was never repaired and thus, didn't heal quite properly. He was also diagnosed with chronic lymes disease which had likely never been addressed either. Following a consultation with Cornell Sports Medicine Department, Costello has been following a series of physical therapy exercises which are helping him to gain strength and mobility in his hind quarters. He is scheduled to start water therapy and soon as a space becomes available, to further improve his mobility.
And, finally he has the issue of a bit of a leaky bladder, which as his mobility improves has also improved, but we are continuing to identify the root cause to determine if medication will help. Other wise, when he's out and about Costello sports a doggie diaper quite dapperly.
We recognize that Costello is not the dog for everyone, but for someone with a bit of patience a quiet home and a huge heart this sweet, grateful guy is sure to make your heart full.
The adoption fee for adult dogs is $225. (each) All have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated for rabies, kennel cough, DH(L)PP, have had a complete fecal analysis, treated for internal and external parasites, are heartworm tested and on heartworm preventative and flea and tick preventative and are microchipped. Stop in on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10- 1, Saturdays from 10 - 4, Sundays from 2-5 without an appointment or call us at 607-594-2255 to schedule an appointment. Or, visit our website www.schuylerhumane.org to fill out an adoption application to get the process started.
ABOUT: PIT BULL TERRIER DOG BREED
The Pit Bull Terrier is a resilient and loyal breed known for its muscular build and loving nature. Originally bred for bull baiting and later dog fighting, Pit Bulls today are beloved family pets cherished for their gentle temperament and playful personality. With proper training and socialization, Pit Bull Terriers make affectionate companions that thrive on human interaction. Recognized for their strength and agility, these dogs require regular exercise and mental stimulation to channel their energy positively, reinforcing their reputation as devoted and trainable pets.
