Meet Sam Sam, a super smart splash Boston Terrier. Sam is mostly blind but has crazy good hearing and gets around on his own very well. He adapts quickly to new surroundings. He is a very affectionate boy and loves to give his people kisses. Sam gets along with other dogs, but wouldn't mind being an only dog. He would enjoy a home with a fenced in yard so he can roam (with supervision).
He loves chewing bones, playing tug-of-war, and snuggling up next to his humans, especially with his head under a blanket. Sam gets uncomfortable and can be reactive when putting on his collar (harness preferred) or going to the vet, but a little prep (e.g., trazadone & gabapentin 2 hrs before) can help calm him. He's quite the character overall. If you let him sleep in the bed, you may wake up to find him flat on his back with all 4 legs in the air. This boy sure knows how to make himself comfortable.
The Basics
Age: 5 years
Weight: 24 lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccines Up-to-Date: Yes
On Heartworm Prevention: Yes
On Flea/Tick Prevention: Yes
House-Trained: Yes
Crate-Trained: Yes
Leash Skills: None
Medical: Sam is mostly blind due to cataracts and previous corneal ulcers that left him with scarring, per his vet. He’s able to sense some shadow movements on his right side, but not in the dark. We did consult with a vet opthomologist - he's not a candidate for cataract surgery in his left eye, and even with surgery in his right eye, his vision would still be limited to far-sighted.
Likes/Dislikes
Toys: Likes buffalo horns, squeaky toys (with supervision), and playing tug of war.
Other Animals: Gets along with dogs and cats.
People/Kids: Loves adults. Not tested with children. Must have an adult-only home.
Car Rides: Tolerates short car rides
Separation: He does not like to be left alone and will let you know vocally as you leave the house. He's left out in his foster home and is not destructive. He settles down eventually and is usually sleeping when you come back home.
Contact/Application Info
Questions? Contact his foster Amber at amber@bostonterriertn.org
Current location: Near Abingdon, VA
Adoption Fee: $340
Ready to Apply to Adopt? Visit www.bostonterriertn.org!
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