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My basic info
Breed
Jack Russell Terrier/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
1091
My details
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Jack is a super sweet, happy, affectionate old guy who transferred into our Sammi Fund for Seniors program. He is almost completely blind - we think he may see some shadows, and are planning to measure him for a blind dog halo so he won't bump his nose as frequently. He has some limited hearing, higher sounds are easier for him, but he mostly does a great job navigating his surroundings using his nose. He weighs less than 20 pounds, doesn't care much for being carried but enjoys exploring on leash or on his own, and is an easy keeper. He would be great in pretty much any family, though would prefer not to have toddlers only because he can't see them coming, and toddlers don't always understand the needs of a blind senior non-stuffed animal (grin). He is about 10 years old.
Jack had 14 teeth extracted shortly after arriving at Forget Me Not, and is pretty much toothless now. He eats canned food (he prefers pate style rather than chunks) well, with a little fish oil for his only current supplement, and he loves soft, small treats. His senior blood panel looks great, with no areas of concern. He is housetrained, though needs to go out fairly frequently, so will enjoy having a dog door to his fenced yard, or a person home with him who can take him outside regularly. Jack does well on leash, and has been good with other dogs and non-reactive to the kitties he has met.
Jack does well even on stairs - he has a little set of stairs to get up to his shelter kennel, and has learned where they are and how to use them - but since he can't see, you will need to keep him on leash for several weeks and teach him the layout of your home so he will know where stairs and other obstacles are located. He doesn't let his lack of vision bring him down - he enjoys everything in his day, from pets and cuddles from the volunteers, to exploring new areas of the dog yards, to meals and treats. Jack always greets us with a smile! He has lots of life left to share his joy with you and your family, and deserves a great home that will have fun showing him all sorts of new adventures. Let's find Jack that home where he can have new experiences that make the last years of his life the best years! Even just setting up a "treat scavenger hunt" in your own backyard would be a wonderful gift for Jack... and while giving a blind senior these moments of joy, you just may find yourself filled with unexpected joy of your own.
Jack comes with a 30-day money-back trial adoption period.
Spay/neuter, worming, microchip and all age-appropriate shots are always completed before placement, and are included in the adoption fee (suggested minimum $50, or SENIOR for SENIOR - adopters over 65 may name their own adoption fee); more gratefully accepted!)
Can't come to Republic? Don't let that stop you! We have monthly transports to both the Seattle area and Spokane, delivering adopted pets to their new owners. If you can add a little to your payment to help us cover our volunteer driver's expenses, that would be great!
