Kohen
| ID | 49735679 |
| Gender | Male |
| Weight | 35 kilograms |
| Size | Medium |
| Age | 4 Years 2 Months |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breed | Terrier, Pit Bull |
| Status | Available |
| Arrival Date | May 28, 2024 |
About Kohen
My name is Kohen, and boy have I had a journey to where I'm at today! Now I'm finally READY to find a loving forever home to call my own! Unfortunately, my medical journey has not been an easy one. When I arrived to the BVSPCA, I was an emaciated version of the dog I once was, and had terrible skin symptoms. Over 6 months I underwent numerous tests, biopsies, diet trials, medications, and treatments to lessen my symptoms. After seeing little improvement, in November of 2024, I was referred to a Dermatology Specialist in Calgary. After much trial and error and nearly 8 months of healing, I became a healthy weight, and my skin-related symptoms are better controlled. YAY! The dermatologist determined that I have food and environmental allergies, which you can learn more about in the "Special Care" section of my bio below.
Despite all I've endured, I am the HAPPIEST dog and don't let any of my ailments keep me down! Snuggling and playing are my favorite pastimes, and I'll never pass up a (hypoallergenic) snack! I haven't met a person I don't immediately love. I'm very smart and eager to please, although I'll admit I've been more focused on trying to get healthy, so I'll need some reminding of my manners when I move back into a home. I am an extremely gentle and loving dog who will be loyal to the end to someone that takes a chance on me, and I promise to repay you with kisses and cuddles. I know I'll need a special family willing to take on my health challenges, but someday I hope to be a normal dog with a committed family to call my very own. I sure think I deserve it after all I've been through!
Visit our Instagram @bvspca and check out my story highlight reel at the top of our page!
Dog-friendly: Untested
Cat-friendly: Untested, likely no due to high prey drive
Kid-friendly: Yes, dog-savvy kids recommended due to excitable nature, lived with kids in the past
Do I Need Special Care?: Yes. I have severe food and environmental allergies (pollens, grasses, molds, yeast, and more). At this time, I am on a daily oral allergy medication to control my itching, and I require weekly medicated baths, and daily paw wipes and ear drops. I am on a hypoallergenic diet to keep me feeling my best which I should stay on lifelong. I take a fibre/probiotic supplement with my food to improve my stool consistency. As of April 2025, I have also started weekly Immunotherapy Injections which aim to reduce the severity of my allergies and may be used as a long-term treatment option if I respond positively. Ongoing recheck appointments with my Dermatology Specialist in Calgary and routine follow up with a family veterinarian will ensure I continue to get the proper treatments as my allergies progress.
Interested?! Please fill out our adoption application and submit to adopt@bowvalleyspca.org. Upon approval you will be contacted to arrange an appointment time to come meet me! You can also come meet me without an appointment on the first Saturday of every month between 2:00-3:45PM during our Dog Open Houses.
Despite all I've endured, I am the HAPPIEST dog and don't let any of my ailments keep me down! Snuggling and playing are my favorite pastimes, and I'll never pass up a (hypoallergenic) snack! I haven't met a person I don't immediately love. I'm very smart and eager to please, although I'll admit I've been more focused on trying to get healthy, so I'll need some reminding of my manners when I move back into a home. I am an extremely gentle and loving dog who will be loyal to the end to someone that takes a chance on me, and I promise to repay you with kisses and cuddles. I know I'll need a special family willing to take on my health challenges, but someday I hope to be a normal dog with a committed family to call my very own. I sure think I deserve it after all I've been through!
Visit our Instagram @bvspca and check out my story highlight reel at the top of our page!
Dog-friendly: Untested
Cat-friendly: Untested, likely no due to high prey drive
Kid-friendly: Yes, dog-savvy kids recommended due to excitable nature, lived with kids in the past
Do I Need Special Care?: Yes. I have severe food and environmental allergies (pollens, grasses, molds, yeast, and more). At this time, I am on a daily oral allergy medication to control my itching, and I require weekly medicated baths, and daily paw wipes and ear drops. I am on a hypoallergenic diet to keep me feeling my best which I should stay on lifelong. I take a fibre/probiotic supplement with my food to improve my stool consistency. As of April 2025, I have also started weekly Immunotherapy Injections which aim to reduce the severity of my allergies and may be used as a long-term treatment option if I respond positively. Ongoing recheck appointments with my Dermatology Specialist in Calgary and routine follow up with a family veterinarian will ensure I continue to get the proper treatments as my allergies progress.
Interested?! Please fill out our adoption application and submit to adopt@bowvalleyspca.org. Upon approval you will be contacted to arrange an appointment time to come meet me! You can also come meet me without an appointment on the first Saturday of every month between 2:00-3:45PM during our Dog Open Houses.