Oakley

Do you have an open position for a cuddle bug in your home? If so, I am the golden girl for you! Just ask my foster mom. I am her shadow and stick by her side throughout the day. I like all the guys in the house, too, but I really like my foster mom. She enjoys my sweet, playful and affectionate nature. I was relinquished because my previous owners thought I’d torn the cruciate ligament in my rear right leg, and they couldn’t afford the surgery. Turns out my lameness was caused by a broken leg that went untreated and healed in a funny position. I absolutely LOVE fetch, but we play “fetch light” since I should not run or jump much. We can demonstrate that when you meet me. Despite my disability, I am strong and pull when we walk. We have been working on this, though. The doc also says I should not be crated because I need to move comfortably. My foster parents gate me into a safe space where I can’t get into things and I do just fine.

Weight: 55 pounds

Good with kids? Best in a home without kids because she will push aside people and dogs to get to “her” person.

Good with cats? Unknown

Adoption fee: $550

Medical concerns: Oakley suffered a fractured right femur that went untreated and healed on its own in a deformed manner, so she has an abnormal gait. Oakley needs a quiet home so that she doesn’t overdo things. However, she can – and should – take regular walks and have regular play sessions to strengthen her back legs and keep them mobile. She is taking pain and anti-inflammatory medications as needed and will need to do so for the rest of her life. She is currently undergoing physical therapy and is expected to be ready for adoption in July.

Behavior concerns: Resource guards toys, people and food with other dogs in home; easily trades toys and other items with humans. She has been reactive toward men occasionally.

Requirements: Despite her bad leg, Oakley is a dog who thrives on physical activity. Daily walks are not just a routine but a necessity for her well-being. Her strength demands a handler who can keep up with her pace and provide the necessary control during walks. Oakley needs a fenced yard so that she can safely get the extra exercise she needs.

Oakley has had some training sessions and will need a home that is patient, experienced and willing to continue positive reinforcement training with her. She also needs a quiet home with no other dogs, as well as a home where someone is home most of the time.