Neutering may help, but since he is three, he will probably continue marking after being neutered. In this case, it's best to assume the worst and ask yourself if you can live with a dog that marks.
As Crystal said, expect that he will have some vet bills upfront - neutering, perhaps a dental, vaccinations, bloodwork, etc. Also expect that he may have luxating patellas since they are so common. Again, it's best to think worse case as far as money upfront. Since you don't know his background, you may face other health issues down the road.
If you are prepared to deal with his marking and expect some significant vet bills, I think adopting this guy is a wonderful idea. Lady is a rescue and although she costs me a fortune in vet bills, she is worth every penny. You've never been loved until you've been loved by a rescue IMO. |