Meet Harrison, a charming 6-year-old, 7-pound Yorkshire Terrier with an energetic spirit and an endless supply of love. Rescued after facing a dire situation, Harrison enjoys playing fetch, meeting people, and zooming around in his custom wheels. He is paralyzed in his lower back but remains joyful, affectionate, and full of personality.

Ideal Home

Harrison needs a patient, loving home with the time and financial resources to support his long-term care. He cannot be crated or penned and needs room to scoot around safely. He does best with an orthopedic bed, toys, custom wheels, and a drag bag for relaxing and moving around indoors.

He needs a calm groomer who will never leave him unattended on a grooming table. Adoptions require several home visits near Broward and Palm Beach Counties, training with his routine, and a day of hands-on care for the prospective adopter.

Ongoing Health

Harrison has lower lumbar paralysis and needs manual bladder expression every 4–6 hours during the day, but not at night. He usually releases his bowels on his own, sometimes with assistance, and may have occasional accidents while you learn his routine. He receives supplements, monthly grooming, heartworm prevention, and daily health care and maintenance.

He has received spinal surgery, acupuncture, laser therapy, physical therapy, and aqua therapy. His caregivers have been trained to continue therapy at home. He shows feeling in his paws and sometimes pushes up, though he cannot currently stand; continued therapy may help him regain the ability to walk.

Training & Support

Harrison can be active in his wheels while supervised and should use his drag bag once settled. His foster caregivers can help his adopter learn his bladder-care and therapy routines. His bowel movements may occur in his bed or when he becomes excited.

Application Details

• Please read Harrison’s full biography before applying.
• Applications begin by contacting the provider through Wags.
• Adoption includes several home visits, training, and a day of care with Harrison.
• His adoption fee is $350.
• The rescue provides ongoing support after adoption.