Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
***Special Needs Dog***
Romeo is a stunning, sweet, goofy boy with luscious jowls and the most soulful eyes you've ever seen. True to his name, this boy is 100 percent pure LOVER. He loves to be snuggled and pet and he just melts hearts wherever he goes. Despite his young age, Romeo is a gentle boy with medium energy. He has tested well with small dogs, most big dogs, kids, and even ignores cats. He came to us quite underweight and still needs to gain some more - he should probably be around 115 or 120. Sadly, Romeo has a neurological condition that causes him to walk a bit like a drunk old man and fall down somewhat frequently. His prognosis is unclear. The neurologist at UC Davis believes the condition could be related to a rare infection (not contagious!), which we are treating, but there is no guarantee the medications will cure the issue, or that the issue won't return later. It will be a process of trial and error, and there is no way to predict how quickly his mobility will decline, or whether it will decline at all. Romeo is a happy happy boy though and to anyone who didn't know him, they would just think he's clumsy, but it can be emotionally challenging as his human to watch him fall down and then struggle sometimes to get back up. His condition is not life threatening, but it will need to be managed (no steep stairs or rough play for this boy) and, to give him the best quality of life, whoever adopts this boy should be prepared for follow-up neurology visits and possible diagnostics down the road, which will be costly. The illness is not deadly, but it will mean he will eventually not be able to walk or control his bowels - whether that is 6 months from now or 10 years from now is anyone's guess - which would likely mean euthanasia. Romeo is just such a joy to be around, and we think he's 100 percent worth every effort and every penny!
(Note: HHR is covering all the costs of his treatment while a complete diagnosis and treatment plan is being developed, so right now we are looking for a dedicated foster or foster-to-adopt.)
Romeo is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his vaccines. To meet him in person, please fill out an adoption application. If you are using Adopt-a-Pet, you may click on the "Apply Online" button. If you are visiting us on Petfinder or other websites, please copy & paste this link: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HHRC/Dog
or apply directly on our website at househipporescue.org. We will get back to you within 72 hours.
If you have general questions about that are not answered in the above bio, please email admin@househipporescue.org and we will be happy to answer them!
