UPDATE TO BELOW INFORMATION: MARLEY WAS ADOPTED IN FEBRUARY 2015!!!

Name: Marley

Sex: Male, neutered

Age: 3

True birthday: Unknown

Weight: 79 pounds

Micro chipped: YES

Marley’s story: Marley has been bounced around a few times. According to his previous family, he was once ‘rescued’ by a family at the veterinarian’s office in San Diego County back 2013 when his original owners brought him in to be put down… because they were going through a divorce and could not agree on who would get custody of the dog. Since then, Marley’s family has moved to an area where dogs really aren’t welcome, so they lovingly surrendered him with the hopes that he’d find a better home.

Physical notes: In January 2015, Marley weighed in at 79 pounds (just slightly overweight for his size). His tail is docked, but he still has his dewclaws. We don’t know where Marley originally came from.

Health notes: Marley is up to date on all core shots, and has also been given bordetella intranasally and Frontline topically. Teeth have mild tartar buildup but otherwise in good condition. Marley has a calcified growth on his front right paw, right next to his dewclaw. Our veterinarian has taken and reviewed the x-rays and does not seem to think it is essential for his overall health to have the calcified growth removed. Because this is deemed a “cosmetic” procedure, we are not planning to have it removed while Marley is in our care. Marley is otherwise in good health.

Dietary notes: Marley does not have any known food allergies. He is currently eating Taste of the Wild Wetlands Canine Formula with Roasted Fowl, one cup twice daily.

House notes: Marley is very reliably housebroken and crate trained. To date, we have never had an accident in the house. Marley spends a few hours in his crate everyday during the day, and sleeps in a crate at night in the living room. Given the chance, he would much prefer laying on the sofa with his humans. So far, he has never been destructive with anything in his foster home, and does not appear to be a big chewer.

Obedience Notes: Marley knows how to “sit.” We are currently working to introduce additional commands.

Temperament notes: When Marley’s family told us that he was the BIGGEST CUDDLEBUG EVER, we nodded our heads and said, “sure, all Weimaraners are.” We later figured out that they weren’t kidding, and he IS more of a cuddle-bug than most Weimaraners. Being near a person isn’t enough, Marley likes to be WRAPPED with his people. Given any chance possible, he likes to lay his head on a lap, sit behind someone on the sofa, or lay underfoot at the desk.

Socialization and Exposure Notes:

• Home environment: Currently sharing home with two adults, a six year old in-tact female Weimaraner, a five year old spayed Weimaraner, and also a four month old male puppy Weimaraner. To date, no scuffles/incidents have occurred between Marley and anyone else in the household, human or canine. (There is also a flock of chickens living in the backyard and Marley know they are there, but has made no effort to stalk them.)
• Grooming: Does not mind having his nails clipped with clippers. Unknown whether or not he tolerates having his nailed Dremmeled.
• Car rides: Has ridden loose in the backseat of an SUV as well as in a crate for extended periods (over 45 minute duration) with no adverse reactions. Settles really well; naps or rests for the entire duration. No drooling, no panting, no restlessness.

Last updated: February 12, 2015 by Kim. Marley’s current Foster Mom