Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Introducing… the rare and majestic PoloBear 🧸
Part corgi, part teddy bear, part tiny drunken sailor 😂. Polo may come with a little wobble, but he also comes with the biggest heart imaginable. This one-year-old boy is equal parts adventure buddy, cuddle bug, and certified Velcro dog.
Polo absolutely ADORES men and thrives around respectful kids who understand his mobility needs. He wants nothing more than to be included in every part of family life whether that’s hanging with dad on the couch, supervising yard time, or proudly waddling alongside his people on an adventure.
And honestly? Once you meet him, it’s impossible not to fall in love.
Polo came into rescue after being surrendered to a shelter with suspected IVDD. Thankfully, he was pulled into rescue and placed with a medical foster so he could begin receiving the rehabilitative care he desperately needed.
After evaluation which included an MRI, Polo was diagnosed with a herniated disc at T12-T13. Additional degeneration was seen in other areas of his spine, although those areas are not currently causing symptoms. At this time, surgery is not necessary, and Polo is doing wonderfully with conservative management and rehabilitation.
So what exactly is IVDD?
IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) is a spinal condition commonly seen in Corgis and other long-backed breeds. The discs between the vertebrae can degenerate or rupture, causing pain, weakness, mobility issues, and in severe cases, paralysis. Some dogs require surgery, while others can successfully manage their condition through rehabilitation, physical therapy, acupuncture, careful lifestyle management, and monitoring.
For Polo, IVDD means he may always have a little wobble when he walks but honestly, it just makes him even more lovable. ❤️
Polo will need to remain a “floor dog” for the rest of his life. That means:
🐾 No stairs
🐾 No jumping on or off furniture
🐾 Careful monitoring for any worsening symptoms
🐾 Ongoing rehabilitation therapies to help keep him stable and comfortable
The good news? Polo absolutely thrives with his current care plan.He currently attends:
✨ Bi- weekly physical therapy with Head2Tail Mobility
✨ Acupuncture treatments with Pathways to Wellness
Because of these ongoing therapies, we are specifically looking for a forever home within the South Jersey area so his adopter can continue the incredible progress he’s been making with the veterinary rehabilitation teams who know and love him.
And here’s something truly special: Polo’s rehabilitation care will be covered for life through CorgiAid’s CorgiCare Program. This amazing program will help his future family manage the expenses related to his IVDD care.
CorgiCare will cover:
❤️50% of eligible expenses related to Polo’s disc hernia and spinal condition, including:
-Physical therapy
-Acupuncture
-Exams related to his condition
❤️ Once the adopter has paid $1,000 out of pocket, CorgiCare will then cover 100% of eligible expenses moving forward. This support system gives Polo’s future family the ability to focus less on financial stress and more on helping him live his best life.
And trust us Polo knows how to live life to the fullest.
Despite everything he has been through, he remains comfortable, joyful, curious, and endlessly loving. He doesn’t let his wobble slow him down. He still wants adventures. He still wants love. He still wants to be included in all the little moments that make up family life.
His foster mom says he is “the best dog she’s ever known,” and anyone who meets him quickly understands why.
Polo is:
✔️ One year old
✔️ Neutered
✔️ Up to date on all vetting
✔️ Loves men and respectful kiddos
✔️ Full of personality and love
✔️ Always smiling
What Polo needs now is someone willing to see beyond his diagnosis and recognize the incredible dog standing in front of them.
He may wobble, but he keeps going.
He may need accommodations, but he never stops loving.
Polo deserves a family who will love him every step of the way. ❤️
Apply today on our website:
www.sjcorgirescue.org/adopt
