10/28/2019
UDPATE: WE ARE VERY HAPPY TO REPORT SELENA WILL BE GOING TO HER NEW HOME ON SATURDAY.
We are currently taking applications for Selena!
Now, she's clearly been through a lot of not very good stuff, lately. And she's still learning how to adapt to losing her sight. So let's lay it out for you...
First of all, she's a sweet girl! Nervous around new people at first, she warms up quickly and loves to be close to you.
She walks nicely on a leash (but needs verbal cues about where you're going), takes treats very gently, and loves butt scritches!
Selena likes soft dog beds, squeaky toys, and she'll "nurse" on a blanket to comfort herself.
She seems to be house trained and knows the moment she hits the grass, it's time to do her business - BUT, you'll have to understand that there will be accidents at first until she learns her new home's layout and her new people's schedule. Patience, kindness, and consistency are key, here.
She would need a calm, low key home without small children to startle her. Right now, it's best if there are no other dogs in the home.
We recommend crate training or gating off a smaller area for her when you're not home so she doesn't get "stuck" somewhere. Also, stairs are a danger for her - either no stairs or gating off stairs for her safety is strongly recommended.
Blind dog experience is obviously a plus. A fenced yard is also recommended - blind dogs can become disoriented and wander off or get lost chasing the scent of something.
What's VERY important for this dog is a stable home environment. She needs someone who doesn't move house often. Someone who isn't going to rearrange the furniture. Someone who will make her comfort and sense of safety a priority.
So, if you think that Selena is the perfect dog for you and you're VERY serious about adopting her, please send in an application! Application link is in the comments. If she's not the right dog for you, please share this post so we can find Selena's perfect person!
Thank you!
Selena is 3 years old, spayed, microchipped, and current on her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is just $150.
Selena will be available to go to her new home on November 1st.