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Charlene Needs a Relaxing, Forever Home

Charlene needs a forever home with someone who understands her special needs.

Charlene was adopted from Animal Friends many years ago as a healthy young dog. She developed insulin-dependent diabetes earlier this year.

Her adopter cared for her until recently, when events in his own life meant he no longer could care for his beloved companion, and he returned her to Animal Friends. Shelter staffers have been caring for Char there, and she has been an excellent resident and patient. She is ready to find her forever home with someone who understands her special needs.

Char is 10, but she has aged well. She has matured into a lovely dog who still has plenty of energy for walks and play time, yet she is happy to relax and lounge around in down time. Char did not live with other animals in her previous home, but she has done well when meeting other dogs in the shelter. The staff does not know how she reacts to cats. If you have a kitty companion, please ask to have Char "cat tested."

Char's condition does require that she eat a special food and take injections daily. The medical staff at Animal Friends would be happy to provide training on how to give insulin if you'd be willing to learn.

Insulin is one of the few medications where timing matters, so Char's forever home would need to be able to ensure that someone would be available for her every 12 hours. As with any animal with special medical needs, vet visits must happen more often and Char's new family should be willing to take on this added responsibility.

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Char needs to go to a low-stress home because her immune system is not as strong, making her more prone to infections.

Char is sure to win you over with her soft brown fur and affectionate, loving personality. Once you've fallen in love with her, it's easy to set up a meeting with a member of the Animal Friends medical team to go over the details of her care. If you have the type of home that would work for Char, please stop in to meet her!

Visit Charlene and all the adoptable cats, dogs and rabbits at Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Ohio Township. Or, talk to an adoption counselor by calling 412-847-7002.

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