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. The specialist AGaG took me to said surgery is not advised; instead, he recommends two short walks daily (preferably on grass because of my unusual gait, which causes me to drag my feet and scrape my foot pads) and playtime in the yard. 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. My foster dad is working with me on leash manners. 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. There’s still a lot of winter left; I am ready and willing to be your personal foot warmer!

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. A specialist determined that surgery to repair the healed break would do more harm than good. 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. Her bad leg may be susceptible to arthritis as she ages, so she may need pain medication in the future.

Behavior concerns: Resource guards toys and food with other dogs in home; easily trades toys and other items with humans.

Requirements: Oakley needs a fenced yard so that she can safely get the exercise she needs. She also needs a quiet home with no other dogs so she doesn’t overdo things, as well as a home where someone is home more often than not.

Available for adoption: Oakley will be spayed Jan. 31 and ready for adoption 7 to 10 days later.