Tucson, AZ - Australian Terrier. Meet Mickey a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Australian Terrier

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

Adult

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Mickey is an 18 lb Australian Terrier mix. He has neurological issues which stem from his having distemper as a puppy. He is a shaky walker and has fallen over before. His head will often shake, similar to a person with Parkinson's. He also has spells where he will shake uncontrollably for a few seconds and then will be OK. As he comes out of these spells he sometimes will growl at those around him. The whole thing lasts about 15 seconds and then he's back to his usual sweet self. He had between 1 and 4 spells per day. The vet also said that he has a reduced mental capacity so will be slow to learn. This said, he has learned to go in and out our pet door (as long as it's taped open), knows us, and certainly learned where the food bowl is. We pen him at night and he does quite well with that situation. We have noticed that his vision does not seem very good. The perfect family for him will need to be patient and have someone who is home with him a lot.
We are asking a tax deductible donation of $50 to adopt this special needs dog to help us pay for the medical care we have put into him.