Kohen
| ID | 49735679 |
| Gender | Male |
| Weight | 35 kilograms |
| Size | Medium |
| Age | 4 Years |
| 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 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. After much trial and error and nearly 8 months of healing, I am now a healthy weight, and my skin-related symptoms are controlled. YAY! The dermatologist thinks that, based on ruling nearly everything else out, I have allergies with a food and environmental component. It's possible that because of the state it had progressed to, I just needed time for my body and skin to heal. It's also possible that in the springtime, I may have a worsening flare up, but at this time I am looking and feeling the best I have in years!
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. It is presumed that I have allergies, which likely have a food and environmental component. At this time, I am not on any oral medications, although if I have a flare up, I may need a course of medications to get me back on track. I require weekly medicated baths and daily paw wipes, and I am on a hypoallergenic diet to keep me feeling my best. I take a gastrointestinal supplement with my food to improve my stool consistency. Routine follow up with a veterinarian to manage my allergies will ensure I can keep living life to the fullest!
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 each Saturday 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. It is presumed that I have allergies, which likely have a food and environmental component. At this time, I am not on any oral medications, although if I have a flare up, I may need a course of medications to get me back on track. I require weekly medicated baths and daily paw wipes, and I am on a hypoallergenic diet to keep me feeling my best. I take a gastrointestinal supplement with my food to improve my stool consistency. Routine follow up with a veterinarian to manage my allergies will ensure I can keep living life to the fullest!
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 each Saturday between 2:00-3:45PM during our Dog Open Houses.