Popeye

Poodle · Male · Young · 1 year

I would like a special home filled with love and kindness! I can be an only dog or live with other dogs. I have never met cats. I'd like a secure garden to potter around in. I haven't tried walks yet, a secure garden will be fine for now. I have never lived in a home so I will need help to learn house training. Please read my information below. 05-11-26 Popeye is a very special boy who has come to us from a breeder ready to find his forever home. When Popeye first arrived, we were a little concerned about him as his spatial awareness didn't seem to be great and he could sometimes bump into things. He has spent the last few weeks under assessment and though initially there were some concerns about his vision and hearing, Popeye has visited the vet a few times and no obvious abnormalities or neurological issues were noted. He is affectionately described by those who know him as sometimes being "away with the fairies" but as no obvious clinical signs have been noted, we feel that he is ready to find his forever home. His adopters will need to continue to monitor him, alongside their vet and be aware that should any clinical signs present in future, they would be classed as pre-existing and not covered by insurance. He also has a Grade 2 luxating patella in his right hind leg and as a result can sometimes skip or hop when he walks. This will also need to be monitored by his adopters and should he require any treatment in future, it would not be covered by insurance. Popeye is the sweetest boy and doesn't let anything slow him down. Although he can be a little worried, he is an affectionate and gentle soul and is coming more and more out of his shell each day. He is happy to approach us for attention and enjoys a gentle fuss too. Popeye is looking for a loving home with adopters who have plenty of time to spend with him and will allow him to settle in at his own pace. He will benefit from adopters who have experience with dogs and we would consider homing him with dog savvy teenagers 13+. In the right circumstances, we would consider homing him as an only dog as long as his adopters were around most of the time. He would also be happy to share his home with another playful resident dog. He can be a little much for some dogs sometimes so it would be important that any resident dog was laid back and wouldn't mind a cheeky young boy following them around and trying to play with them. Popeye has never lived in a home before, so he will need to learn all about home life including new skills like house training and how to walk on a lead. His new family will need to be patient and understanding, helping him navigate these new experiences at his own pace. Popeye is a very special boy who deserves a loving, understanding family willing to give him the time and support he needs to thrive. Popeye has been given the Gift of Life by Lynn McClory This dog can be homed with a resident dog.

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