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English Bulldog (short coat) : : Female : : Adult : : Medium Won't you think about adopting me?
Print an adoption flyer for Nini *SPECIAL NEEDS* D201460!
Name: Nini Age: DOB Approx. 7/15/20
From the Foster:
Hi I'm Nini, my foster family calls me Nellie. Please read my whole bio before applying for me. I know I'm cute but I've got some specific needs for my forever home.
I'm a young old English Bulldog and I'm special needs. I've been with my foster family for several months. I have several special needs, my foster Mom will list them below. I'm here to talk about the fun stuff! I'm squishy, I'm cute, I love basically everyone and everything! I didn't learn bite inhibition as a young pup so I can be rough when I'm mouthy and playing but I redirect to a toy easily and play gentle for the most part. I love to be outside in all seasons! Nothing is better than being outside rolling on the ground! My doggy foster siblings are my rock, they keep me stimulated with my limitations and I would really benefit from a tolerant, playful pup friend. I am crate trained to a playpen and need to sleep in my special bed naked (see below). I'm quiet and sleep all night peacefully but it's best not to have me in your bedroom as it's occasionally a stinky affair. I love to snuggle with my people and getting scratchies is the best! I don't have typical basic training but I have my own version of most basic training. I have lots of needs for my forever home so please read what my Mom writes about my needs!
From my foster mom:
Nellie has several chronic medical conditions including: suspected spina bifida resulting in little use of her rear limbs, total incontinence of bladder and bowels, frequent UTIs, potential elongation of soft pallet resulting in regurgitation of water, and a fragile/chronic wound of her anus.
Let me explain what that means for a home. Nellie needs someone home more often than not, she needs very frequent diaper changes (currently every 4-6hr but can go up to 8 occasionally), she needs to sleep naked to let her skin breath which means the potential for lots of dirty laundry and cleaning, she is currently staying clean overnight but it can change if she gets an upset belly. She needs someone who can handle expressing her urine and feces (i will teach you how to do this) and isn't squeamish around bodily fluids or wounds, I promise it isn't as scary as it sounds. Her people need to be able to lift/carry Nellie (40lb). She needs a home with minimal/no stairs and preferably another playful and tolerant pup to keep her stimulated (not required, just preferred, we will chat about other stimulation methods if no other dogs and she wouldn't mind being the center of attention!), no really small children, Nellie can be mouthy when she plays and she is prone to spinal injuries which could result in loss of what mobility she has is her rear legs. Nellie also needs a family who is very financially secure, she will be a more expensive dog. From gathering supplies needed to bring her home to frequent vet visits she will cost more than your average dog. I will send a list of our favorite products for Nellie but you can get creative on your own too.
This will not be a very quick adoption, there is a lot to learn and several visits can be made to get to know Nellie and comfortable with all her needs.
Nellie is extra work but she is SO worth it, she is a sweet little wrinkle butt and she gives her whole heart to her people and she radiates the love and gratefulness to her caretakers and a bond unlike any other forms that makes the extra care seem like nothing.
If you've made it this far and think you have a home for Nellie fill out an app to discuss her with us!
Through the course of my veterinary care at Secondhand Hounds it was found that I most likely have spina bifida, which causes secondary fecal and urine incontinence and I do wear diapers for this. I was also diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) which is an immune system disorder that causes difficulty opening and closing the jaw muscles involved with chewing. I was treated with steroids for this and I have responded very well to them!
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