Hi there. My name is SAM and here is a little info about me:
Breed: Spanish Podenco (hound)/Beldi (Saluki/Aidi heritage) mix
Age: approx. 4 years
Gender: Female
Weight: 17 kg
Height: 45 cm
Highlights: happy, playful, dysfunctional front legs, affectionate, head tick, loves people
I am a joyful & playful inch-worm, I mean pup, as you can see by my happy face.
My rescuer found me crying in an abandoned garage in Marrakech, Morrocco during December of 2022. I was seriously ill with distemper, barely mobile and due to severe neurological symptoms, I was shaking and my head had an uncontrollably tic, making it difficult to eat and drink on my own.
Extremely malnourished and dehydrated, because of my partial paralysis, I was dragging my frail body on the dirt and rocks to get around and as a result, my body was covered with contact burn wounds.
My rescuer brought me home and had me treated for distemper and my injuries. Eventually, I regained mobility in my back legs again. I am hoping I might get some therapy to try to regain some more movement in my front legs yet. A front cart will help me zip around meanwhile. A chestpiece would help protect me as well when scooting about.
As I gained energy, I became playful and joyful. I started rolling around in the grass and on soft surfaces, playing with toys and other animals. I learned to scoot around using her back legs to propel me, allowing me to chase my friends and the rescue staff.
While I still have a tic, you'll find me to be quite affectionate and I love human contact, both physical and eye contact. I am eager to learn and want to please.
A home with a garden, yard or any outdoor surface with playmats where I can scoot around without injury would suit me well. Because of my disability, I need a patient dog parent who will be around most of the time to assist me in toileting. If you place a blanket or bed down, I am happy to play on that, if an area is not suited to my scooting about.
I am very affectionate and want to snuggle up to my person when they are home.
I would love to have a gentle cat and/or dog sibling who respects that I play from the ground (most of the time) and like to chase.
Here's more vids of me: https://youtu.be/gVdOW1foXBE, https://youtu.be/-U3qKLEJAhQ, https://youtu.be/ZaeLWbtTqAU, https://youtu.be/hQWfvwgdHjI
Energy Level: moderate. Very playful in environments suited. Patient in environments not appropriate for her movement.
I get along with:
Dogs: yes
Cats: unknown, rescuer says yes, await video
Kids: unknown, rescuer says yes, await video
Fears: None observed. Please be patient with me during my transition.
Training: Potty trained
Leash skills: With my mobility issues, I am unable to walk on leash. However, this could change with a wheelchair or long term physical therapy. I would need to be carried or transported on a walk in a wagon or stroller for now though.
House trained: Yes. I know when it is potty time and do my best to communicate when I need to go out. I do not go to the bathroom indoors, as long as I am taken outside to use the toilet regularly. I may require assistance toileting.
Health notes: I had distemper, which is a severe neurological disease that can cause paralysis and neuro-difficulties. Even after recovery, we often struggle to regain mobility and have ticks (see my videos) throughout life. Distemper survivors such as myself, can live a long and happy life despite potential ticks and mobility challenges.
I have been vaccinated and microchipped, but not yet spayed. Awaiting the okay from the vet.
My adoption fee is $600.00 CAD plus applicable taxes. My flight to Canada will likely be to either Montreal or Toronto, so a cargo fee from there to Vancouver will be required, if so. But if a flight is found to Vancouver, that is included in my adoption fee.
Disclaimer: It is important for all applicants to visit our website, http://www.lovedatlastdogrescue.ca/adopting/ and read about Loved at Last Dog Rescue.
Information included in the profile is provided to us from the international rescuer or local fosters. LALDR does not have access to overseas dogs and cannot always verify the accuracy of their descriptions. Every dog is an individual and can act differently in different situations based on the person adopting them and the environment in which they live.
Please Note: LALDR highly encourages adopters to research some local dog trainers before their dog arrives. Although a 1-on-1 trainer is often not needed, it is good to have someone in mind in case any problematic behaviours arise. Most bad behaviours can be modified if caught early enough, so make sure to nip undesirable behaviours in the bud before they become serious problems.
Basic training should be taken seriously, but should not begin until your dog is well settled in - at least a couple of weeks. After you feel your new dog is relaxed and comfortable in their new home, check out training courses in your local area. Even basic beginner courses like those taught at a local pet store can have a huge benefit in helping your dog learn to socialize and get used to being in public situations, all with the added benefit of strengthening their bond with you.
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