Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Needs special attention,
Story
Roo is looking for a foster to adopt home! Roo is a beacon of happiness, always radiating joy and enthusiasm. Her exuberance for life is evident in her wiggly and energetic nature, often hopping around like a playful goat when she is excited. Despite having some special medical needs, Roo has overcome challenges with resilience and is now seeking the perfect home to share her boundless joy.
Roo's absolute favorite thing is playing with her beloved ball. Witnessing her enthusiasm is a true delight, and when her beloved ball rolls under furniture, she will let you know as she grumbles determinedly to retrieve it. Adorable! This spirited pup loves meeting new people and is sure to bring a smile to your face with her silly antics. She's great in the car and, when she is ready to relax, she transforms into a cuddle bug!
Roo, our resilient little nugget, faces some unique medical challenges that are believed to stem from a combination of mechanical and neurological issues. According to her neurologist, Roo has evidence of a skull malformation, likely from birth, causing her to be unable to open or close her jaw completely. She also has bilateral trigeminal neuropathy (big words for such a small babe!) which contributes to the lack of range of motion in her jaw as well as affecting sensation in her face and her eyes. Due to the lack of sensation in her eyes, she requires daily eye drops and will need one of her eyes removed when she is a bit older. Roo also needs softened food since she can’t chew properly.
While Roo is still in the learning phase, she's making great strides in basic training and manners. She's working on house training and does great in her crate. Her playfulness can sometimes translate into being a bit mouthy, so she's best suited for a home with older kids.
Because Roo is not medically cleared yet, we are looking to place her in a foster to adopt home so we can continue providing her care until she has surgery in mid-2024. We will provide all vet care for Roo until she is adopted. A foster-to-adopt home should be in the greater Seattle area or the Tri Cities area.
Roo was born in May of 2023, so is still a pup, is a German Shorthaired Pointer, and currently weighs in at about 20 pounds. If interested in adding this super special girl to your family, please fill out an application at https://www.forgottendogsrescue.com/adoption-application
See more photos of Roo on her Facebook album! https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.687391840097173&type=3
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