06/10/2024: Malcolm has found a home!
Marvellous Malcolm is a real character whose former owner came across him when working in Spain and brought him back with him to the U.K. when he retired in 2019. A neighbour contacted Chilterns Dog Rescue Society for emergency help when Malcolm’s owner passed away unexpectedly and there was no-one to care for him.
Malcolm is a neutered, small, fawn Crossbreed. He is 8 years old (dob: 1.7.16) and he weighs just under 8Kg. He is a real favourite with the staff and volunteers at the Rescue Centre. He enjoys being around people although he does not want to be unduly fussed over or cuddled.
Malcolm likes going out for several short walks every day (he behaves well on-lead) and chilling out in the garden. He also has a special shark toy which he is very proud of and loves to carry around with him.
At the Rescue Centre, Malcolm is accustomed to walking with other dogs but, having been an only dog all his life, would prefer a new home all to himself. He has no experience of interacting with children, so an adult environment is required. Malcolm is used to going on short car journeys and would be content to be left alone for a few hours during the week.
Malcolm was in a very poor physical condition when he arrived at the Rescue Centre. He was very overweight, suffering from significant hair loss and severe bacterial and fungal skin infections and was generally very lethargic and withdrawn. Blood tests revealed Malcolm suffers from hypothyroidism, a condition not that unusual in dogs which is treatable but not curable. Left untreated, this condition which is thought to have an autoimmune component, had run rampant and it has taken some time to get Malcolm back to the happy, little chap he is today.
Malcolm now receives medication twice a day; fortunately, this is relatively inexpensive and Malcolm readily takes the tablet with his breakfast and dinner. Regular blood tests show that the hormone levels in his blood are now within the acceptable range. However, Malcolm’s new owner would need to be prepared to take him for blood tests should anything change and the current dose of medication need to be adjusted.
Unfortunately, because of the amount of medical attention Malcolm has required to get him back on his feet again, he is now understandably very anxious around vets. To avoid further stress, he would probably have to be sedated on any occasion a blood test or other significant treatment was needed. With this in mind, a new owner with some previous experience of a dog with a similar condition might find managing Malcolm’s needs easier.
The staff at the Rescue Centre are delighted with the progress they have seen in Malcolm in recent months and, at only 8 years of age, would like him to have the opportunity of a happy retirement after everything he has gone through of late.
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If you would like to give Malcom all the love and care he deserves, please contact Chilterns Dog Rescue Society as follows:
Tel: 01296 623885
Email: enquiries@cdrs.org.uk
Please mention that you saw Malcolm on the Oldies Club website.