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Disco Ball is a 13-week-old Poodle Aussie mix. She currently weighs 10 pounds and has the potential to weigh between 25 and 30 pounds. Disco does shed some therefore is not considered hypoallergenic. She is a calm dog content to play with her toys or lay in a dog bed next to a person.
Her favorite things are…
Running around the house due to having puppy energy then taking a short nap then back to running and napping – this pattern makes her very happy.
Curling up in a small dog bed that fits her snuggly. She will often put a couple of toys in there.
Finding human socks/shoes, paper towels, outside leaves, etc. and proudly walking around with them in her mouth.
Wagging her tail when she sees another dog and wanting to play with him/her.
Squeaking a toy continuously amuses her and then she finds another toy squeaking it for more delight.
Talking with small whining noises or short barks to communicate in a dog way. The foster family realizes she is trying to say “give me attention” or “play with me”.
SPECIAL NEEDS - HEARING
Disco is deaf. The foster family started using gestures to communicate with her such as waving with their hands for her to come and rewarding her with a treat for doing that. She also gladly follows them around the house or outside to the yard. They can tell that Disco is extremely smart and learns quickly. Disco is reacting well to the praise she receives for obeying their wishes. In the foster home they watch her living a normal puppy life using her eyesight. She most likely has never been able to hear so is very comfortable not knowing what it is like.
Her adopters will need to come up with a creative hand signal system for communication with her and like her foster family will see the joy in her eyes when she understands she did what they wanted. And Disco’s small whines/barks may be her way of talking to them explaining what she needs since she cannot hear their words.
4LD is recommending her new permanent house to have a fenced-in yard. That way she will not be able to wander away since she will not hear her name being called to come back.
CRATE TRAINED – YES
Disco sleeps in a crate at night. She is a fun-loving puppy with a lot of excitement but once in her crate she is secure and sleeps very soundly!
SEPARATION ANXIETY – SOME
When her foster family leaves the house, they put Disco in a crate due to her not being fully housebroken. They noticed she has separation anxiety when they leave such as whining and barking. Sometimes she will settle down in a few minutes and go to sleep but other times she will continue to make noises the entire time. Disco has had a lot of changes recently so being left alone makes her a bit nervous.
POTTY TRAINED – LEARNING
Disco has been learning to go potties outside at the foster home. The fosters found out she is pee pad trained so she uses those when immediate need as potty training takes place. She has had a couple accidents in the house but has progressed each day to go outside more. The adopter will need to continue with the potty training of Disco especially since it will be a new environment for her to be in.
LEASH WALKING – SOMEWHAT
Disco tends to lose focus on walks with all the “fun” stuff to smell and see on the walk. Or she suddenly sees the leash connected to her and thinks it is a dog toy so grabs it. As she gets more practice leash walking her concentration should become better.
VET NEEDS – IN PROGRESS
Disco had one set of shots and will need to have two more sets of shots that are required for puppies. She also needs to be spayed before the adoption can be considered as final, which follows the rescue organization’s guidelines. The adoption fee covers puppy shots, rabies shot, dewormer, microchip, and spay.
She can go to her permanent home now, but the adopter must be willing to take Disco to one of the rescue veterinary clinics for the remainder of her vetting. Our facilities are in Riverview, Brandon, Plant City, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota so her new owner will need to plan to travel to one of those (adopter’s choice) a few different times.
Disco’s adoption fee is $600. She is currently being fostered in the Plant City area.
The average lifespan for this breed is 15 years. Therefore, Disco’s adopter will need to be prepared to care for her for around 14 ½ more years so she will not have to move to a different home again.
INFORMATION - DEAF DOGS
Deaf pets are just as intelligent as hearing pets. They can be taught sign language commands and are fully trainable. Deaf dogs can be marvelously adaptable and inventive (dogs are good at using their other senses). When it comes to learning, deaf dogs are like little sponges soaking up everything. People do not think of deaf dogs as having a “disability”, just a dog who is a little different.
A deaf dog will bring years of love to a family with only minimal additional investment in training time for you and your family. Adopting a deaf dog can be a uniquely rewarding experience.
Key benefits of adopting a deaf dog…
Less stress from loud noises: Deaf dogs are not bothered by loud sounds like thunder, fireworks, or traffic, which can significantly reduce anxiety levels.
Stronger bond with owner: Training a deaf dog using hand signals creates a unique and deeper connection with the owner, as they rely heavily on visual cues for communication.
Suitable for quieter environments: If you live in a peaceful area or prefer a calmer home, a deaf dog may be a good fit as they are less likely to be startled by sudden sounds.
Potential for therapy work: Deaf dogs can excel in therapy roles due to their calm demeanor in loud situations and ability to provide comfort through physical contact.
Rewarding training experience: Learning to train a deaf dog using hand signals can be a fulfilling challenge, requiring patience and creativity.
Giving a deserving pet a home: Deaf dogs are often overlooked, so adopting one can provide a loving home to a dog who might otherwise struggle to find one.
Important considerations when adopting a deaf dog…
Extra training commitment: Proper training with hand signals is essential to ensure your dog understands commands. Some ideas are to place a bell on your dog’s collar so you can find him/her and buy a tag for your dog’s collar that says: “[Name] is deaf. If found, please call …”.
Safe environment awareness: Be mindful of potential hazards in your surroundings and take extra precautions to keep your dog safe. A deaf pet should never be allowed to roam freely outdoors unless they are in a securely fenced enclosure, since they cannot hear cars or other dangers approaching.
Visual communication skills: You will need to be comfortable using hand signals and body language to communicate with your dog. Essential signals are: sit, stay, come, down, good, no and watch. Also establish a signal for your dog’s name.
***We are a foster-based rescue with no shelter or facility to view our dogs, and our address is a mailing address only. Please be patient as we are an all-volunteer rescue, and our rescue dogs are in various loving foster homes throughout West-Central Florida. As a general rule we try to limit our adoptions to within the state of FL. If interested in one of our dogs, please fill out a foster or adoption application at www.4luckydogs.org, and we will contact you by phone/text if we feel your application is the best fit out of the ones received.***
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.
Disco Ball is a 13-week-old Poodle Aussie mix. She currently weighs 10 pounds and has the potential to weigh between 25 and 30 pounds. Disco does shed some therefore is not considered hypoallergenic. She is a calm dog content to play with her toys or lay in a dog bed next to a person.
Her favorite things are…
Running around the house due to having puppy energy then taking a short nap then back to running and napping – this pattern makes her very happy.
Curling up in a small dog bed that fits her snuggly. She will often put a couple of toys in there.
Finding human socks/shoes, paper towels, outside leaves, etc. and proudly walking around with them in her mouth.
Wagging her tail when she sees another dog and wanting to play with him/her.
Squeaking a toy continuously amuses her and then she finds another toy squeaking it for more delight.
Talking with small whining noises or short barks to communicate in a dog way. The foster family realizes she is trying to say “give me attention” or “play with me”.
SPECIAL NEEDS - HEARING
Disco is deaf. The foster family started using gestures to communicate with her such as waving with their hands for her to come and rewarding her with a treat for doing that. She also gladly follows them around the house or outside to the yard. They can tell that Disco is extremely smart and learns quickly. Disco is reacting well to the praise she receives for obeying their wishes. In the foster home they watch her living a normal puppy life using her eyesight. She most likely has never been able to hear so is very comfortable not knowing what it is like.
Her adopters will need to come up with a creative hand signal system for communication with her and like her foster family will see the joy in her eyes when she understands she did what they wanted. And Disco’s small whines/barks may be her way of talking to them explaining what she needs since she cannot hear their words.
4LD is recommending her new permanent house to have a fenced-in yard. That way she will not be able to wander away since she will not hear her name being called to come back.
CRATE TRAINED – YES
Disco sleeps in a crate at night. She is a fun-loving puppy with a lot of excitement but once in her crate she is secure and sleeps very soundly!
SEPARATION ANXIETY – SOME
When her foster family leaves the house, they put Disco in a crate due to her not being fully housebroken. They noticed she has separation anxiety when they leave such as whining and barking. Sometimes she will settle down in a few minutes and go to sleep but other times she will continue to make noises the entire time. Disco has had a lot of changes recently so being left alone makes her a bit nervous.
POTTY TRAINED – LEARNING
Disco has been learning to go potties outside at the foster home. The fosters found out she is pee pad trained so she uses those when immediate need as potty training takes place. She has had a couple accidents in the house but has progressed each day to go outside more. The adopter will need to continue with the potty training of Disco especially since it will be a new environment for her to be in.
LEASH WALKING – SOMEWHAT
Disco tends to lose focus on walks with all the “fun” stuff to smell and see on the walk. Or she suddenly sees the leash connected to her and thinks it is a dog toy so grabs it. As she gets more practice leash walking her concentration should become better.
VET NEEDS – IN PROGRESS
Disco had one set of shots and will need to have two more sets of shots that are required for puppies. She also needs to be spayed before the adoption can be considered as final, which follows the rescue organization’s guidelines. The adoption fee covers puppy shots, rabies shot, dewormer, microchip, and spay.
She can go to her permanent home now, but the adopter must be willing to take Disco to one of the rescue veterinary clinics for the remainder of her vetting. Our facilities are in Riverview, Brandon, Plant City, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota so her new owner will need to plan to travel to one of those (adopter’s choice) a few different times.
Disco’s adoption fee is $600. She is currently being fostered in the Plant City area.
The average lifespan for this breed is 15 years. Therefore, Disco’s adopter will need to be prepared to care for her for around 14 ½ more years so she will not have to move to a different home again.
INFORMATION - DEAF DOGS
Deaf pets are just as intelligent as hearing pets. They can be taught sign language commands and are fully trainable. Deaf dogs can be marvelously adaptable and inventive (dogs are good at using their other senses). When it comes to learning, deaf dogs are like little sponges soaking up everything. People do not think of deaf dogs as having a “disability”, just a dog who is a little different.
A deaf dog will bring years of love to a family with only minimal additional investment in training time for you and your family. Adopting a deaf dog can be a uniquely rewarding experience.
Key benefits of adopting a deaf dog…
Less stress from loud noises: Deaf dogs are not bothered by loud sounds like thunder, fireworks, or traffic, which can significantly reduce anxiety levels.
Stronger bond with owner: Training a deaf dog using hand signals creates a unique and deeper connection with the owner, as they rely heavily on visual cues for communication.
Suitable for quieter environments: If you live in a peaceful area or prefer a calmer home, a deaf dog may be a good fit as they are less likely to be startled by sudden sounds.
Potential for therapy work: Deaf dogs can excel in therapy roles due to their calm demeanor in loud situations and ability to provide comfort through physical contact.
Rewarding training experience: Learning to train a deaf dog using hand signals can be a fulfilling challenge, requiring patience and creativity.
Giving a deserving pet a home: Deaf dogs are often overlooked, so adopting one can provide a loving home to a dog who might otherwise struggle to find one.
Important considerations when adopting a deaf dog…
Extra training commitment: Proper training with hand signals is essential to ensure your dog understands commands. Some ideas are to place a bell on your dog’s collar so you can find him/her and buy a tag for your dog’s collar that says: “[Name] is deaf. If found, please call …”.
Safe environment awareness: Be mindful of potential hazards in your surroundings and take extra precautions to keep your dog safe. A deaf pet should never be allowed to roam freely outdoors unless they are in a securely fenced enclosure, since they cannot hear cars or other dangers approaching.
Visual communication skills: You will need to be comfortable using hand signals and body language to communicate with your dog. Essential signals are: sit, stay, come, down, good, no and watch. Also establish a signal for your dog’s name.
***We are a foster-based rescue with no shelter or facility to view our dogs, and our address is a mailing address only. Please be patient as we are an all-volunteer rescue, and our rescue dogs are in various loving foster homes throughout West-Central Florida. As a general rule we try to limit our adoptions to within the state of FL. If interested in one of our dogs, please fill out a foster or adoption application at www.4luckydogs.org, and we will contact you by phone/text if we feel your application is the best fit out of the ones received.***
The specific mission of 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue, Inc., is to prevent cruelty to animals, especially dogs, by providing compassionate support services for abandoned, abused, suffering and temporarily sheltered animals.
4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue, Inc., will rescue, rehabilitate to the extent possible, and re-home as many animals as possible within the means of the non-profit corporation and its Members, Directors and Officers.
Specializing in herding and working/sporting dogs.
The specific mission of 4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue, Inc., is to prevent cruelty to animals, especially dogs, by providing compassionate support services for abandoned, abused, suffering and temporarily sheltered animals.
4 Lucky Dogs Pet Rescue, Inc., will rescue, rehabilitate to the extent possible, and re-home as many animals as possible within the means of the non-profit corporation and its Members, Directors and Officers.
Specializing in herding and working/sporting dogs.
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