Senior Pooch Recovers From Tooth Extractions, Needs Loving Owners

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Patch recently partnered with the SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George's County. Each week, we will bring you the cutest pets looking for homes. Here are this week's adorable adoptables. Click on their names for more information.

Matty

Imagine being a little bit of a dog … in the golden years of your life … and the only family you’ve ever known suddenly can’t keep you. Most dogs would really struggle, maybe even shut down or act out, adjusting to such a landslide of upheaval … but not Matty!

Luckily, he came to us directly from his owner where he was the only pet, so Matty was spared the trauma of a shelter. Still, his foster home has a couple of dogs, and a couple more who come and go, and Matty did look a little shell-shocked at first. It didn’t take long for him to realize the other dogs were friendly and he could relax. Live and let live is Matty’s motto!

Matty is a perfect gentleman inside (no marking or accidents) and will tolerate a crate although he prefers to be free-roaming in the 3 rooms he is able to access. He has no trouble “holding it” overnight but appreciates more frequent breaks (every 4 hours or so) during the day.

Matty enjoys roaming a large fenced yard if you’re outside with him but would be just as happy leash walked. Matty’s favorite game is fetching a tennis ball and once in a while, he’ll just zoom around when the mood hits him.

While Matty’s not a yapper he is a bit of a nag, or undoubtedly as he sees it, an excellent communicator of his unmet needs. Some of his favorite requests include:

• Let’s go inside!
• It’s time to eat!
• Hurry up prepping my meal!
• I need to jump up on your chair so we can cuddle!

Matty had a dental appointment recently that included 18 — yes, 18 — extractions. The vet said he handled the anesthesia with no problems! Typical Matty … by the next morning he was ready for a big (soft) breakfast — Matty has a great appetite. The vet says Matty may prefer a soft food diet long-term although many dogs with major tooth loss do fine on kibble once their gums are well-healed. Now the dental work is done, Matty’s vet gives him a clean bill of health!

Matty loves to keep you company in whatever you do. If you would treasure a loving senior dog and can commit to providing a devoted forever-home, please complete an application for Matty today.

The local SPCA is a volunteer-run organization that does not operate a physical shelter. Volunteers house the animals in their own homes until they are adopted. Every pet up for adoption is listed here. To start the adoption process, fill out this form. Anyone with questions can call (301) 262-5625 or email pgspcavol@gmail.com.

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