Meet Piggy! He is guessed to be a 2.5 year old mixed breed. His weight at the moment is about 28 pounds. He came north from SC on 3/23/24 and is looking for his forever family. He is the sweetest boy and has so much love to give. Read on to find out more about Piggy:
- So far he has been calm, he enjoys lounging on the couch
- Piggy is just beginning to play with toys and may become a playful pup as he becomes more comfortable
- Settles down in the crate quickly. He does well in the crate overnight and during the work day
- Happy to go on walks outside, but will need some work with his adopter as he enjoys zig zagging
- Does well with other dogs, probably would play with them if they were willing but currently respects that his foster dog sibling does not want to play
- House trained
This dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to the rescue. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito producing a positive test in six months. OPH will treat the dog and provide two weeks of recovery time prior to adoption. Potential adopters will receive detailed information on the disease and their role in completing the recovery process from OPH’s heartworm coordinator. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable.
Read more about heartworm disease here
All adult dogs, cats, and kittens are altered prior to adoption. Puppies too young to be altered at the time of adoption must be brought to our partner vet in Ashland, VA for spay or neuter paid for by Operation Paws for Homes by 6 months of age. Adopters may choose to have the procedure done at their own vet before 6 months of age and be reimbursed the amount that the rescue would pay our partner vet in Ashland.
This dog's bio is based off the experiences of the foster and/or volunteers of OPH as well as any information that we received from the shelter or previous owner. This is very important because it means that while they may act one way in the foster’s home, you may experience something different in your home.