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Name: Karlach
Size: Large range: 61-100 lbs
Adoption Donation: $250 (applicable sales tax included)  Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check. 
Other:  Spayed Female, Vaccinations current, Microchip, Dog-Selective
** Karlach qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors Program. This program places senior dogs (age 8 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name.
** Karlach has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a common hormone imbalance in dogs and is usually caused by inflammation or shrinkage of the thyroid gland. This progressive destruction of the gland leads to diminished thyroid function and insufficient levels of thyroid hormones. She is on daily medication to manage this. The cost is about $23 a month.
** Because of her history of being untreated, she would benefit from a daily skin support supplement, like a fish oil and super EPA. This is over the counter. She is a senior lady, and a large breed dog, she would benefit from a joint supplement daily, like Dasaquin. This is over the counter.
** Karlach has lenticular sclerosis. Lenticular sclerosis is the medical term for a bluish/white, transparent haze that develops in the lens of the eye in middle-aged to senior dogs. It is considered a normal change in the lens associated with aging and is observed as a cloudiness or bluish discoloration on the pupil. Vision does not appear to be significantly affected in dogs diagnosed with lenticular sclerosis. This condition is not the same as cataracts. Cataracts are opaque white and represent a change in the ability of light to penetrate to the retina causing diminished vision.
** Dog Selective (liking some dogs but not others)
Karlach is waiting for someone to take her home to make their home a better place
Foster Home Feedback
** Dog Selective
2/25/2025 Foster Feedback: We have had Karlach for over a year now. She is settled in great. She recently completed the Over-Reactive Rover class from Down Dog Studio, and we are working with her every day to continue her training. She is very food motivated. Speaking of which, she is down to 62lbs! Karlach just had her annual thyroid panel testing done, and she is doing amazing on her same dose of Thyrosin ($23/mo). She still gets a bath monthly to help her skin feel good, and is obsessed with bath time (because it's treat time!). She is obsessed with her toys, and hoards them in her bed like a goblin - and can sometimes act like a goblin when another dog gets too close to her hoard. She does redirect very nicely. Karlach met a baby recently, and was obsessed! She was very gentle, and definitely curious. Since it's been so cold, we have some coats for her to wear, which she does just fine wearing. We even have some pajamas for her to wear on those very cold nights when the house gets drafty. Because of her arthritis, she doesn't love having her legs pulled through clothes, but the easy to put on types are just fine. She is definitely slowing down, but is very happy and healthy, and loving life. We are all itching for nice weather and grass, as Karlach loves to just lay outside and enjoy the sunshine.
Please consider this old gal, she's just looking for a retirement home to live out her golden years. Karlach would love a soft place to crash, lots of stuffies, a nice cozy bed, and preferably no stairs. She is really great, and very loving. She loves a good ear scratch, and will sing to you when it's just right.
06/22/2024 Foster Feedback: Karlach is doing great! With her diet, medications and supplements, she is down 15lbs, her thyroid levels are great, her skin is looking great, fur is regrowing, and she's even feeling good enough to run. We found this old lady loves fetch! We have a bin full of tennis balls that she loves to dig through to find just the right one. She even sleeps with her tennis ball.
She walks great on a leash with an EZ harness. We're still working on riding in the car nicely, but she enjoys the fresh air when she does. She does take medicated baths every two weeks for her skin. We've got a lickmat suctioned to the bathtub wall that keeps her happy and occupied while we wash and scrub her. She's even started hopping in the tub willingly because she knows it's treat time! A bonus to her thin fur is that she dries quickly!
Karlach is still very much a trash dog, so we are working on getting her kennel trained. We have learned to lock up the dog food, as she has figured out how to open doors with door knobs. Smart girl! If anything, she's trained US to keep our house tidy, so there's nothing to get into.
She gets along with with our feral chihuahuas, and smaller dogs haven't been an issue. But she would benefit from slow intros to new dogs, especially at her own house. Most of the time, she doesn't care about the dogs, only the new people!
She is very much enjoying her retirement life, and really loves a comfy dog bed or couch to lounge on. She loves stuffed toys and attacking the squeaker. She would make a great companion for someone looking for a lower-energy pal, who still enjoys walks and throwing a ball for her to casually fetch. She loves just hanging out in the backyard with us and loves basking in the sun.
Overall, she's a great old lady. Apply today for your new best pal!
3/15/24 Foster Feedback: Meet Karlach (car-lack)! She's a senior lab who, like most of us who are aging, has some thyroid issues. Because of this, she has an almost completely bare belly and tail, and thinning hair. She has it well managed with a reasonable-cost medication. She also takes skin and joint supplements, as she is aging gracefully. It doesn't make her any less lovable though! She is also currently overweight, but we are working hard to get her to a healthy weight.
Karlach is a big lover and has discovered the benefits of couch snuggles. She is potty trained, and knows sit, stay, and shake. We're still working on leash skills and traveling in the car, but a little patience and routine will definitely help. She loves being outside. We have a large, fenced-in backyard that she loves to run around and frolic in the snow. We have not kenneled her, but she does fine in a closed bedroom while we're gone. We have discovered she is a trash dog and loves to counter-surf, which is why she is contained while we're gone. Karlach sleeps on a dog bed in our bedroom at night, and does just fine! She has an adorable howl she lets out when she's excited. I love coming home and being greeted this way.
Karlach would love a comfy retirement home. She mostly sleeps all day, but has her moments of energy. She does great with our small dogs, and has been iffy with bigger dogs. She lived with cats before coming into rescue. She's a great old gal who will be a great dog for someone looking for a calmer companion.
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March 15, 2025, 11:56 pm
