Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
MEET REMY!
Remy joined City of Elderly Love from a local shelter at around 12 years old after arriving as a sickly little stray with severe dental disease and his eyes crusted shut. A little vet care, several baths and grooming sessions, and lots of TLC later, he’s looking and feeling like a whole new man. Remy’s recovery has been nothing short of amazing; he’s even now a different color. This sweet boy is now looking to make up for lost time in a loving home!
Remy’s age may be beginning to show but nothing seems to slow him down. We suspect that he’s mostly deaf and he’s learned to look to his humans for cues instead. He’s a smart boy, too! Without anyone teaching him, he figured out how to tell his fosters when he needs to go out: he walks to the back door and scratches it. Remy isn’t a big cuddler, but he loves being in the same room as his people, snuggled up in a cozy dog bed. He also loves a good butt scratch. His one funny quirk is licking the inside of his foster dad’s shoes, and only his foster dad’s. Foster mom’s shoes are of no interest to him! Remy walks nicely on a leash and is fine being picked up for car rides, though he’d rather do his own walking.
Remy is a sensitive soul. He doesn’t seem to love bossy dogs who will be too pushy or correct him, but he’s happy to share a home with other chill canine siblings like himself. Just keep an eye on mealtimes, because this extremely food-motivated pup will absolutely try to steal another dog’s dinner! Remy doesn’t care much about cats. Remy has only met children socially at events and is friendly and appropriate with them but we think he’d likely be happier in a quieter home with older kids.
Remy does have a few special needs. Because his dental disease caused significant jaw bone loss, he can only eat wet food and soft treats, since kibble or hard treats could injure his jaw. He takes an affordable thyroid medication twice a day and is a pro about it with a pill pocket and his food. His eyes sometimes get goopy from mild chronic dry eye and which is easily managed with over-the-counter lubricating drops. If you’re looking for a low-key, clever companion who’ll keep you company (and keep your shoes clean), Remy could be your guy!
Remy is available for adoption through City of Elderly Love. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Interested in adopting him? Visit cityofelderlylove.org to complete an online adoption questionnaire!
