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Wednesday, January 4, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon 9 Surrendered dog needs good home By Jodi Schneider McNamee Correspondent Rollo, a 3-year-old mas- tiff/lab mix, was surrendered to Three Rivers Humane Society in January 2016 when his owners lost their home in a Sisters fire. This gentle giant, weigh- ing in at 115 pounds, is a sweet boy, although he has been the product of some unfortunate circumstances. Not long after he was sur- rendered to the shelter some- one adopted him — but it wasn’t a good fit. “The people who adopted him from our shelter surren- dered him to the Willamette Humane Society in Salem not long after they adopted him. They should have returned him to our shelter,” said Jerilee Drynan, director of operations for Three Rivers Humane Society. “The shel- ter in Salem called us know- ing he belonged here and we went and picked him up.” The paperwork used for that surrender indicated that the new owner’s other dog had an altercation with Rollo and the two dogs had to be pulled apart during a fight. Rollo has been at Three Rivers Humane Society in Madras nearly one year and is now 4 years old. ULTRASOUND PAIN THERAPY AVAILABLE “We do know that the family had Rollo since he was a pup, and he can be classi- fied as a special-needs dog because he has hearing loss,” said Monica Rendon, vol- unteer dog trainer for Three Rivers and Sisters resident. “Rollo is languishing in his kennel,” added Rendon. “Some of the volun- teers don’t like to walk him because of an inappropriate behavior. He’s not aggres- sive but has an anxiety-based behavior which causes him to hump a person or a nearby blanket,” Rendon told The Nugget. “One of our volunteers took him home for a long weekend to give him a break and he humped blankets and pillows at first and then once he was comfortable in her home, he stopped the behavior.” Rollo is housetrained and had full run of the house without any destruction. He loves to play ball, fetch, and catch-me-if-you-can. He may pull on the leash. But when you stop walking he will cor- rect and walk nicely. “His size can be intimidat- ing, and he has a strong per- sonality,” Drynan said. “The family that surrendered him to us did state that he gets aggressive over food when other dogs are present. I think he will do best as an only pet. No other dogs, cats or small children for everyone’s safety.” Rollo is affectionate, wags his tail, and loves being pet- ted and brushed. But he’s also a bull in a china shop and doesn’t know his own mas- sive size. I think he would make a great guard-dog and would be great for a single person looking for protection. Yet he really is a big marshmallow. — Monica Rendon. “I think he would make a great guard-dog and would be great for a single person looking for protection,” said Rendon. “Yet he really is a big marshmallow.” Rollo is a smart, friendly dog with idiosyncrasies that are workable. He also has a nice confidence level and plays well with other dogs when food or toys are not involved. Three Rivers Humane Rollo would do best as a solo pet. Society offers their support for his transition into a new home. “We are always available for advice and resources for the adopters. We are avail- able to help Rollo through- out his initial and permanent placement,” Drynan said. Rollo’s adoption fee is Do you know your agent? Do you understand your policy? Are you overpaying? We welcome all patients, Workman’s comp., and auto accidents too. Call or come in today for a free Farmers Friendly Review Three Sisters Chiropractic & Pain Management 541-588-6245 • 257 S. Pine St., #101 Dr. Inice Gough, DC | 541.549.3583 — Since 1997 — PHOTO PROVIDED www.farmersagent.com/jrybka AUTO • HOME • LIFE • BUSINESS 3 $125 and includes neuter- ing, current vaccines, a free vet visit, microchip, 30 days free pet health insurance and a custom engraved identifica- tion tag. For more information about Rollo, please call Three Rivers Humane Society at 541-475-6889. isters and Cook Contracting LLC “All About Detail” Ed Cook Carpentry & Painting Sisters-owned • 46 years experience Licensed & Insured 540-454-2040 CCB#212871 Free Upgrade on Top Down Bottom Up or Cordless Mechanism on all products A&I Manufacturing A division of Lakeview Millworks Visit our showroom in Sisters at 141 E. Cascade Ave., #202. PLUS FREE INSTALLATION! Offer good through January 31, 2017. BestVueBlinds.com 541-588-6201
