Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Fanny, our 16 pound 4 month old Staffy mix, is a totally delightful, happy puppy. Although she has a rare genetic disorder called Oculoskeletal Dysplasia, she's as thrilled to "dog" as any puppy we've met. Oculoskeletal Dysplasia causes dwarfism and abnormalities with the eyes such as retinal detachment and cataracts. Although the disorder does not affect a dogs life span, it does mean that Fanny is completely blind. She also has abnormally short legs (like a corgi). If you ask Fanny, though, she would say she's perfect. And we agree.
With a constantly wagging tail, Fanny is thrilled to meet everyone. She loves ALL people, dogs, cats and even chickens. Fanny is playful and funny; she is good at games of tug and is happy to entertain herself with a chew for hours. Fanny's foster family are pros at crate training, and Fanny sleeps all night quietly in her pen. She is nearly 100% potty trained and is learning leash walking and basic obedience. To prove that Fanny can do what all other dogs can do, she's even been camping and hiking already (and she LOVED it). When she's not playing, Fanny is very cuddly and sweet.
Fanny seems to have no fear, which is an admirable quality in any puppy. It does mean she would walk off a cliff if someone wasn't watching, so her adopter will have to make some accommodations for her blindness. Because she can be startled if someone picks her up when she isn't expecting it, we recommend older kids in Fanny's home. We would love for Fanny to live with at least one other playful dog; she would love a pack of best friends.
Fanny is microchipped, vaccinated, and current on her flea and heartworm preventatives. Fanny is likely to stay under 35 pounds fully grown.
Fanny is here to prove that adopting a dog with a disability isn't as daunting as it seems. She's going to make someone really happy. Is it you? Apply to adopt at www.stumptownstrays.org
