PFC Izzo

​Izzo was 5 1/2 years old when he came into BSR's care in the fall of 2020 and initially thought to be an adoptable dog, or at least a special needs placement, when he was first evaluated. He had some serious "stranger danger" issues and reactiveness to stressful environments with noise and lots of activity.  Once he eased into an adult-only foster home, he did, in fact, settle down and respond to positive reinforcement and socialization training.  However, the foster began to notice signs of pain and even some wincing and crying when he tried to eliminate.  Further examination confirmed some orthopedic changes along the lower sections of his spine and tail.   The vet felt that these conditions were definitely contributing to any pain he was having; and, once on proper medications, he responded very well.  It is anticipated that he will need to be on a lifelong specialty diet, though, due to kidney stones. But all in all, the place he needed to lead a calm, structured and supportive life was under BSR's PFC program.  Izzo now spends half of his year in Florida and the other half in coastal Michigan, enjoying life with his PFC family.