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German Shepherd Dog : : Male (neutered) : : Senior : : Large

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About Brayden
Status: Adopted! Adoption Fee: 250.00 Species: Dog Rescue ID: 2008-047 General Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn Color: Blk/Tan Current Size: 64 Pounds Current Age: 23 Years 8 Months (best estimate)	Housetrained: Yes Owner Experience Needed: Breed

(9 years old) Hi I am Brayden O’Shea and they tell me I am a truly a delightful 8-year-old who will be 9 years old on August 7, 2010.

I think I have a very fun spirit! I love life, playing, my frisbees, treats, swimming and running. I also love trying to track things (like my little sister Emma!). I have been spayed and am on regular heartworm and flea preventatives – oh, and in case I get away from you while I am off tracking or playing with my frisbee, I am microchipped.

I love being with humans and am the perfect house guest! I am obedient, house-trained and crate-trained. Just this past February 2008, I was diagnosised with diabetes. It’s no big deal though and my foster Mom says it is really easy to take care of. I have insulin shots twice a day which I don’t mind at all. They are subcutaneous and straight into my skin. The needles are tiny, so it just feels like a mosquitoe bite. You might want to check out canine diabetes on the web – you’ll see it’s just like the people kind. I’m going to need regular vet check ups to make sure the insulin is doing its job, but other than that there isn’t much to it. My foster Mom checks my blood glucose levels each week with a glucometer. Some dogs don’t like having their blood taken for these tests, but my foster Mom has worked it out so that I don’t mind at all. One thing you should know is that I do have cataracts, which is a bit of a bummer. Apparently it’s a common part of having diabetes. Mind you, I don’t let them hold me back. I do bark at things I can’t see. If adults, children and other animals came at me slowly, I’m OK. I use my nose a lot more now that I can’t see, which is why I have gotten into the fun of tracking. My foster Mom says there is an eye doctor in Raleigh I could go and see (little joke there! get it?) but at the moment I am doing so well that the rescue folks are happy to wait and see whether or not I need the surgery. I think I’d rather be the only dog in the family because I will need your life long commitment to keep my diabetes in check. But if you have another dog that’s ok. I have a foster sister Emma who I like a lot (just as long as she stays away from my frisbee!!). Other things you should know about me are that I love riding in the truck, I really enjoy the fire trucks and ambulances (they are for howling at) and I am kind of a picky eater. I have gained some weight while being with my foster Mom - I am 64 pounds now which is pretty much perfect for my size.

From Brayden’s Foster Mom: Now that Brayden has had her say, I wanted to add that I agree with her on everything she has said. To me, she is amazing with just the sweetest and loving disposition. She will bump into things now and again because of the cataracts, but learns the obstacles really quickly. Her diabetes is under control – and trust me, there’s nothing wrong with her ears and nose! The Vet has her on Proin 50 twice a day by mouth for more bladder control and that has taken care of the occassional accidents she used to have in the house. Brayden is extremely trainable and I really think she do well if given a “job” to do, like search and rescue. She does exert her dominance over my 6y/o GSD Emma and they argue once in awhile, but at the same time she will follow Emma anywhere! Please don’t let her diabetes scare you off. It really is manageable and doesn’t affect her quality of life one little bit! If you’re interested in learning more about what it means to have a diabetic dog in your life, check out this website: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/overview_of_diabetes_mellitus.html Although there is a chance that her cataracts could be removed with surgery, it is very expensive and the chances of her regaining full sight are not guarenteed. Given that she has adjusted well to her loss of sight the rescue is not planning on doing the surgery at this time.