Sinatra
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: San Gabriel CA,
- Pet's Size: large
- Pet's Gender: Male
- Pet good with dogs? unsure
- Pet good with cats? unsure
- Pet good with kids? unsure
Organization:
- Name: San Gabriel Valley Humane Society
Sinatra is now named Marlowe, and is happily in a new home with Rebecca. According to San Gabriel Valley Humane Society: “Rebecca was not discouraged by Sinatra’s medical history, because she understood that Boxers are often prone to mast cell tumors, so she immediately made an appointment to make the long drive down to San Gabriel Valley Humane Society from Northern California and meet the sweet boy. When Rebecca arrived at the shelter, she noted most of the other dogs were barking, but not Sinatra. In the play area he calmly looked around, but as soon as Rebecca got down to his level and called him he went right to her for a treat and a snuggle.
At home, Sinatra, now called Marlowe, made himself at home right away. “He’s an expert at reading human cues,” said Rebecca, “he immediately figured out which furniture he’s allowed on and what’s off limits. He’s a big, playful cuddle bug who loves getting neck and ear rubs and tossing toys around. Rebecca says she now can’t wait to get home “and see that ecstatic little face when I open the door. He is a companion and friend and equal.”
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6 year old Boxer Sinatra, nicknamed by the shelter staff at San Gabriel Valley Humane Society, came into the shelter as a stray dropped off by a good samaritan. When he went to get neutered, it was discovered he had multiple tumors, a total of three, and had surgery to remove all three. Despite this, it’s unclear if Sinatra is suffering from more, such as cancer, or the tumors were benign. It’s even speculated that he may have been dropped off by his owner, not stray, because one tumor was visible at the time of drop off and they may not have wanted to deal with it, or were unable to handle it accordingly with limited funds.
Rocky sits in with Sinatra not only because he looks so much like his late soul dog Flip, but also because of the tumors, the shelter would need help fundraising for a biopsy, bloodwork, and more to thoroughly evaluate his health condition and treatment he may need. Dr. Andrea Hsu, a friend of the SGVHS shelter, is willing to help where she can at the nearby hospital, and with help from donations to the shelter, Sinatra will be able to receive the full evaluation he needs.
To donate to Sinatra and San Gabriel Valley Humane Society’s medical funds, be sure to click ‘Donate’ on Rocky’s YouTube video featuring Sinatra at the shelter. At this time, Sinatra is in medical holding.
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