Meet Manfred, aka Manny. Manny comes to us all the way from Massachusetts. His prior owners divorced, and neither could keep him. Manny is 5 years old, and is quite adorable. Who can resist a face like this? Like many Frenchies, he has some "quirks". Manny is a guarder of his "stuff" and certain boundaries must be set in the beginning for him to be successful in a new home. For example, he shouldn't be on the couch with his human until he earns it. That is his biggest "value" item that he protects. Once he gets on the couch, he will try and protect it by showing teeth and growling/snapping.. So being on the couch MUST be earned. He likes to be in charge. He would do best in a home with leadership and discipline. Given too much too soon, he will take over. Manny is currently on Prozac to help him deal with some of his anxiety. Some stems from being moved from his home. Some comes from being allowed to be in charge. But mainly his takes what's his. If he feels safe, in time he can have free roam of a house.
Manny needs to follow the "nothing in life is free" concept so he doesn't take over and has to earn his place. Manny is a fear biter. Therefore, if he feels threatened, or put in a situation where he feels unsafe and not secure, he will bite. Manny is NOT aggressive. He just has limits as to how to be handled until he trusts. He fosters now are working with him, and he's made a lot of progress. We will post an update on him soon once he's been in foster care a little longer. But please know that he IS a good dog who craves the love and attention of people. He is fine with other dogs, but has little interest in people. If you have Frenchie experience, know about fearful dogs, and are willing to invest your time, love, and patience with this deserving boy, apply now!
My adoption fee is $350, which covers the cost of routine vetting, rabies and distemper/parvo vaccinations, deworming, spay/neuter surgery, heartworm testing, my microchip, monthly heartworm prevention, monthly flea/tick prevention, and any transport costs if applicable.
If you can't adopt me, consider sponsoring my care and being a rescue angel. Click on the DONATE button below and chip in what you can. Your donation is tax deductible and helps us save more lives!
To fill out an adoption application, go to:
http://muttsmatterrescue.com/adoption_app.html
You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster home for a dog in need! Fosters are like way stations between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please check out our information about fostering on our website:
http://www.muttsmatterrescue.com/foster_faq.html
MMR covers the vet care, food, and tools to get started. You supply the love. Fostering saves lives. Sometimes a foster home is the only thing standing between life and death.
April 19, 2024, 12:17 am
