Amos
Nevada Humane Society Puppies Need FOSTER Homes RIGHT NOW. They are asking for your help.
I’d like to tell you all about some very special puppies we have at Nevada Humane Society who are in genuine need of a loving foster home. These little guys, Ashleigh, Alfred, April, Annette, Amelia and Amos are 5-month Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier mix puppies. They were surrendered in October when their owners couldn’t afford to care for them. We need to find a foster home for these puppies as soon as possible and hope you can help. You do not have to take all six. We are willing to split up the group into one or two puppies at a time. Because these dogs are so social, it would be best to send them to foster as pairs. However, if you are only able to take one, that is helpful as well.
Amelia
You can see by their pictures they are beautiful, sweet, friendly, and very scared about the environment in which they find themselves. All are typical puppies, are eating on their own, active, and very fun. They have also had some house training and are almost all the way there.
Annette
Why are these guys in such need, you ask? These sweet puppies are Ringworm positive. This means they have some special needs in terms of what kind of foster home they can go to. If you aren’t familiar with Ringworm, it is simply a skin fungus. In fact, it is the same skin fungus that causes Athlete’s Foot in humans. Like Athlete’s Foot, Ringworm is treated with a basic anti-fungal cream that is easily purchased at any pharmacy store like Walgreens. Of course, we will provide the foster home with all necessary medication. The puppies are currently on medication and will need to remain in foster until the Ringworm is gone. We expect about a month-and-a-half.
April
What makes Ringworm challenging is that it can spread from animal to animal as well as from animal to human. I have personally had Ringworm several times. While I can’t say it’s enjoyable, it only took a few weeks of applying the cream and was gone. That said, with care, the spread of Ringworm is preventable if the foster is willing to follow our advice.
Alfred
First, while not required, it is best if the puppies are kept in an area of the house without carpet or fabric. This makes it easier to bleach and kill the fungus, where it is not so easy in rooms with carpet. The severity of the Ringworm on these guys is low. They only have a few small patches in a few places.
Secondly, we encourage, and are happy to provide gloves for fosters if desired. Wearing gloves and/or long sleeves allow a person to handle and play with the puppies without the fear of Ringworm being spread to them. It is important, however, that the gloves and clothing be handled carefully and cleaned well. It is equally as important that the foster not just sanitize but clean their hands after handling them.
Third, as is true with any foster puppies, we require that foster puppy be kept separate from any of your personal pets. This will keep your pets safe from being exposed.
As you can see, fostering puppies with Ringworm does require some extra effort but is not impossible or difficult. It does, however, need someone willing to put in a little more work to ensure these little guys are healthy and happy.
Ashleigh
If you are able to give Ashleigh, Alfred, April, Annette, Amelia or Amos a foster home, please contact us right away. You can email NikoleNichols, or call her directly at 775-856-2000 x321. Our foster homes have been so wonderful and giving. We hope that we can turn to you one more time for these little guys. Thank you.
Nikole Nichols
Community Programs Manager
Nevada Humane Society
775-856-2000 x321
