Meet Manny!
Hi. My name is Manny. My foster mom calls me The Red Baron, well because I am red and I am a fighter. You see, back in December, I fell off a bed and shattered some disks in my back, leaving me partially paralyzed, unable to walk or go to the bathroom by myself. But believe it or not, Luck was on my side. As a young adult, I had surgery to fix my back and landed with my foster mom, who has been helping me learn to walk again and lose weight. I'm about 14 pounds and could lose another pound or two, I’m still not fully recovered, but each day, I get a little stronger. I am the sweetest, most loving boy. I love attention, but sometimes don’t like sharing it with my fur siblings, even though i get along with other dogs quite well. I also love exploring, smelling, and investigating. Because of this, you can’t leave me outside unattended as I like to wander. A yard with a fence would be great, but not necessary if you never leave me alone. I am a foodie too, love food, but I need to keep a steady weight because being too heavy is bad for my back. I love to be outside and go for walks, though I go pretty slow, and my walk is pretty sloppy still, but walks help me go potty often.
Because I am still healing, I need a special person(s) who will continue my therapies until I am strong enough and fully recovered. Sometimes you may need to carry me because I get tired. Also, I still can’t go potty by myself all the way, so right now, I need your help with emptying my bladder and bowels. It’s not hard, and my foster mom can teach you.
I love people, which probably includes kids, but because of my back, I need to be handled very carefully. So, I need kids that can understand that, so maybe ages ten and up.
I can’t be allowed to jump up or off furniture or climb up or down stairs, and you will need to make sure I don’t fall off anything or I could reinjure my back.
When I am fully recovered, I will need to have a dental and a neuter done.
I’m just a very special pup looking for a very special person(s), asking them to love me forever. Are you my forever?
*Manny is being fostered in the Hartland, WI area.
*Manny has a dental and neuter appointment at the end of May, to give him more time to heal.
Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.
Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $300, ($550 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.
Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply
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