Theo needs a caretaker or foster!
Won't you consider helping him get a new start?
Theo is a great Big cuddle bear! He is a special needs dog and will need a special family
About Theo
Status: Available for Sponsorship
Adoption Fee: 300.00
Species: Dog
Rescue ID: 17-0170
General Color: Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut with White
Color: Brindle
Eye Color: Brown
Ear Type: Droopy
Tail Type: Long
Current Size: 127 Pounds
Potential Size: 120 Pounds
Current Age: 6 Years 11 Months (best estimate)
Microchipped: Yes
Fence Required: Yes(6 foot)
Housetrained: Yes
Obedience Training Needed: Has Basic Training
Exercise Needs: Moderate
Grooming Needs: Moderate
Shedding Amount: Moderate
Reaction to New People: Cautious
Theo is a gorgeous Brindle boy with a flash of white on his chest and a black face that just screams to be kissed. Theo is a confident boy who loves to play in the yard with his siblings, or play tug with his siblings. At the end of the day, before we go to bed, he has to have a snuggle with mom on the couch.
As adorable as this boy is, he will be happiest with a sedate household that just want an adorable loving guy to snuggle with. He will not be a running companion, nor will he do well with lots of stairs. But Theo loves to go in the car and slow walks around the neighborhood.
Theo is anxious to learn and will be an awesome family member.
He is best suited to a family with a yard. He has grown up with Chihuahua's and larger dogs and is a very compassionate guy who plays gently with his friend who is special needs. He was a bottle baby and has only known love and affection. Theo has a depth perception problem so doesn't like to do stairs or cross over colors that he isn't familiar with. Like on walkway crossings.
Theo has a genetic defect and both of his back knees have had TPLO surgery to correct. His right ankle fluxates, but there is nothing to be done with it.
This young man is perfect. He loves to cuddle and lives his treats. Theo has the sweetest purring sound when he is playing with the other dogs. He sounds like a bull horn when he gets nervous. I cant imagine anyone could love this boy more than I do, but he is available for adoption to the right family who can care and love him.
Please contact info@aarfhouston.org for more information about this dog. You can apply online at www.aarfhouston.org/forms . Once your application is approved, we will schedule a meet and greet. Thank you for considering a rescue!
More about Theo
Good with Dogs, Good with Older/Considerate Kids Only, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Requires a yard, Leashtrained, Cratetrained, Likes to play with toys, Needs special care, Affectionate, Gentle, Goofy
Sponsors: Sponsors are always welcome, but with Theo's ongoing medical issues, he desperately needs a sponsor to help with expenses
Special Needs: Left leg TPLO and MPO 06/25/19
Right Leg TPLO AND MPO
Right ankle fluxates - not repairable.
These are birth defects from breeding
Older, considerate children only.
The adoption fee includes vaccinations, Bordetella, de-worming, rabies, spay/neuter and microchip. There is a an additional $12.99 fee for Home Again for a lifetime registration of the microchip.
Puppies cannot be adopted outside of the Houston area until they are spay/neutered after they are 4 months old.
It is against the law in the State of Texas for a rescue not to be sterilized so we have to make sure it gets completed and that we have record of it.
NOTE: In our bios, we provide information based on our volunteer's experience with a particular dog; such as temperament, training, and ability to get along with others.
AARF is a 501(c)3 Non Profit, all breed, no kill organization. Our group is always in need of donations in order to continue to give the needed medical care to our rescues. Adoption fees do not begin to cover all of the medical costs. Any donation, no matter how small is a big help and is greatly appreciated. Please help us to continue to help them. Thank you.
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