Meet Chuck!
At approximately 3 months old, Chuck may be small, but his personality is absolutely larger than life. This handsome little boy is spunky, outgoing, incredibly affectionate, and completely devoted to his people. If you're looking for a puppy that wants to be your constant companion, your shadow, and your best friend, Chuck is your guy. Chuck is what many people call a "velcro dog." He wants to be involved in everything you do and would happily spend the entire day snuggled up in your arms or curled up beside you. He thrives on human companionship and forms incredibly strong bonds with his people. But don't let his cuddly side fool you. Chuck is also playful, confident, and full of puppy energy. He loves running around the house and yard with the other dogs in his foster home and makes it very clear that being the smallest dog doesn't mean he is afraid of anything. He is curious, brave, and always ready to join in on the fun. Chuck is proof that a diagnosis does not define a dog. He is happy, playful, loving, and ready to find the family who sees him not for his medical condition, but for the incredible little dog that he is.
Ideal Home
Chuck thrives on human companionship and forms incredibly strong bonds with his people. He wants to be involved in everything you do and would happily spend the entire day snuggled up in your arms or curled up beside you. He is looking for a family that understands the commitment involved in caring for a dog with Megaesophagus.
Ongoing Health
Chuck has been diagnosed with Megaesophagus (ME), a condition that affects the movement of food from the esophagus into the stomach. Because of this, Chuck requires a dedicated feeding routine to help him thrive. He currently does best eating four to five small meals throughout the day. Each meal is fed with Chuck in an upright position, and he must remain upright for a period of time after eating to allow gravity to help move food into his stomach safely. His feedings typically require about 30 minutes of hands-on time.
Training & Support
Chuck is doing very well with potty training and continues to make excellent progress. Crate training is still a work in progress, mostly because Chuck would much rather be close to his person than separated from them. While the feeding routine requires commitment, Chuck's foster family has found that he adapts beautifully to his feeding schedule and continues to thrive with proper management.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- We would be happy to answer questions about Megaesophagus and discuss what daily life with Chuck looks like.
Transportation
Fostered In: Centralia, WA
