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SALT LAKE CITY -- Salt Lake County Animal Services is looking for a special family to adopt a special dog.
Andy, who is part Labrador retriever and part pit bull terrier, has a heart condition. When he showed up as a stray last October, shelter employees noticed some strange behavior.
Andy has been wearing a heart monitor, and the data will be analyzed next week to determine if long-term medication is necessary.
"We want a home that can keep things at an even keel," Lapani says. "He can go on walks, he can go on hikes, he can play with toys; but we want someone who can make sure that he's not over stimulated, because we want to minimize the amount of episodes that he's having."
"Andy's needs are very manageable and very easy to treat, and he's a wonderful, fun dog. So, he'll make a great pet for the right family," Lapani says.
Anyone interested in adopting Andy should contact Salt Lake County Animal Services at 801-559-1100.
E-mail: kmccord@ksl.com
