Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Not good with cats,
Needs special attention,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Buttons is deaf, but this does not limit him in any way. He is resilient, sweet, and so smart. He knows a lot of commands, as he went through an 8 week training with a very thorough and talented trainer through the New Leash on Life program. However, since Buttons is deaf, he will be dependent on his person/people to be his ears and guide. He will stick close to his person/people at all times. He loves to be close and that is partly out of just being a sweet, loving, loyal buddy and for his comfort and security.Buttons is also very independent when it comes to play. He doesn't choose to spend his time playing with the other dogs in the foster home, and is most content chewing on Nyla Bones and lying on the couch beside his foster mom. His absolute favorite thing is sunshine and light. His sense of sight is so heightened and he is happiest sitting in the sun. A fenced-in yard would be ideal for him, as it would keep him safe, secure and able to spend as much time outside as he would like. He loves to sunbathe! As soon as he gets up in the morning, after a potty break, his favorite thing to do is sit on the couch and watch and occasionally chase the sunlight coming in from the windows. He will also chase a laser light, so he is basically a large, precious cat!Speaking of cats, he is very curious about the cats in the home with him and can get very fixated on them. So, unless the cats can be fully kept separate, it will most likely be better that he is not in a home with cats. It is very important that his person/people are patient with Buttons, since they will be his ears and he feels most secure being in the same room with his person/people at all times, except when he is in his crate. He was crated during his time in training and since he has been fostered. He does well in the crate and settles in pretty quickly. He will bark for a short period of time, but that should lessen once he is assured and comfortable that his person/people are coming back. He is also great and content sleeping with his person/people.Won't you consider giving Buttons a chance? He truly is a special, loving boy!If you are interested in adopting this animal please fill out an application at heartofthefoothills.org/adopt. You can email us at adopt@heartofthefoothills.org
