Posted over 12 years ago
Please contact info@blinddogrescue.com for more information about this pet.
Cal's Information:
It will take a person as special as Cal to understand and appreciate him. He is a senior, enjoys his alone time- but will greet you when you return home! He likes to be told he is a "good boy" and petted a few times throughout the day/he does not want to play or cuddle. He is very smart and very aware of his surroundings. I feel Cal would do best in a home without small children because he is not very tolerant. He will make you aware if he dislikes something - including hugging him. Cal demands to get to know you before he will let you get close to him - I have had him about a month and he just started letting me give him a quick hug. You ABSOLUTELY must speak to him before you touch him. He becomes upset if startled (another reason he would not be good with kids). Cal likes to be outside - he trots at the dog park/very cute! He just loves to go to the park! He does not have a favorite toy; have offered him toys - he has no interest in them. He, of course, loves treats! I want him to be happy and he deserves that. .. He’s a very special boy.
Sex: Male
Breed: Husky/Chow Chow mix
Age: 9yrs (approx. birth date: 12/15/02)
Level of blindness: Completely Blind
Cause of eye issues: Completely blind, no chance of reversing blindness - needs OTC GenTeal to keep eye lubricated - Cal has shrunken small eye, corners of eye rolling in and causing irritation - can be fixed with a stitch to keep eye from rolling in.
Health issues: None other then blindness.
Weight: 52 pounds
Good with dogs: Yes, older dogs are fine, dogs that are calm are fine, young dogs or dogs that will try to get him to play - NO
Good with cats: NO
Good with kids: Cal prefers quiet, enjoys his "alone time", does not do well with confusion. Older children/yes, Younger or rowdy/No
Currently being fostered in: Maryland, but BDRA will arrange transport to an approved adopter.
To view more pictures and videos of Cal, please visit: Cal's Page
If you would like to adopt Cal, please fill out our adoption application.
If you would like to donate to Cal's care, please send to:
BDRA PO Box 63401 Philadelphia PA 19114
www.BlindDogRescue.org