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HOW TO ADOPT: This dog is available for adoption by appointment. To schedule a time to meet this dog, please email Brian at bmadison@arl-iowa.org.
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- Very affectionate and gentle boy with some special needs; his foster family describes him as the sweetest dog in the world
- Has a condition called cerebellar hypoplasia, which affects his coordination and mobility, but he is able to do everyday things without much issue; looking for a home where he will not have access to stairs or steps and a family who can provide other accommodations to help keep him safe
- Loves cuddling and has been welcoming to everyone who has visited his foster home
- Calm on car rides, likes going on walks, and enjoys outings in his stroller
- Loves chewing on his toys and is good about not chewing things that aren't his
- Has made progress on potty training in his foster home, and has previously had some success with potty pads, but will need some help from his new family to get all the way there
- Plays gently with children but is a bit wobbly, so he'll do best with calm, gentle children who understand that he has some special needs
- Really loves gentle play with lower-to-medium-energy dogs; has become friends with the 3 small dogs in his foster home and is best buddies with a more playful foster dog in the home
- Will be a wonderful, loving companion for a person or family who can accommodate his needs; he is truly the sweetest boy!
All adoptable dogs and puppies are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccinations (rabies and DA2PPV as appropriate for their age)
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