Toaster may not move quite like a regular dog because of a street-healed spinal break, but his zest for life and weeble-wobbly ways absolutely stole the hearts of each member of our staff the moment he came in! Over the time in our care, his balance and coordination have gained strength, and he's even pretty darn good at bringing himself up and down short stair-flights (willfully!). At an estimated 2.5 years of age, effervescent Toaster may play a tiny bit rough for some folks, but he is learning that while other dogs might enjoy him placing his mouth on them, most humans do not. He's never rough or aggressive with it, but he is an enthusiastic fella, and sometimes his favorite thing in the world is holding your forearm in his mouth! Through sheer serendipity, this tenacious young pup came into our program heartworm negative and without any additional medical concerns - he's just kinda wonky-moving, and it's quite alright with him! His movements have seemed to be startling to the other dogs in our program, but he does seem to want to spend time with his own kind.
Ideal Home
Given his herky-jerky movements, we feel he'd be safest in the company of older children lest he topple and land on a toddler or the like!
Ongoing Health
Toaster came into our program heartworm negative and without any additional medical concerns.
Training & Support
He does remarkably well at keeping his kennel tidy, so we've high hopes he'll pick up housetraining with ease! Despite his wobbles, he's also surprisingly mellow on a leash overall. He is learning that while other dogs might enjoy him placing his mouth on them, most humans do not; he's never rough or aggressive with it, but he is an enthusiastic fella, and sometimes his favorite thing in the world is holding your forearm in his mouth.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- The adoption fee of $225 covers spay/neuter, microchip and current vaccines.
Transporation
Toaster is in Houston, Texas. Transport is available and can be discussed on an individual basis.
