Blackberry is a 10-year-old, 10-pound mini poodle mix who was surrendered by his owner. He had been sadly neglected and it was time for a new beginning.
Blackberry needed immediate medical care. It was discovered that one of his eyes was missing, and the other one was so damaged, it had to be removed. Although Blackberry is deaf as well as blind, he can wake from a sound sleep, sniff his way across the room and jump on the sofa to find his foster mom eating cereal without him.
Blackberry is very close to being housetrained. When he is kept on a schedule, he remains accident free. Blackberry can’t do stairs, but very quickly learned where the front door is and how to step down out of the house.
Blackberry doesn’t require any monthly prescription medications but will take Trazodone on occasion when he needs to be alone for several hours to avoid separation anxiety. Due to being both blind and deaf, he would be happiest to have an owner who is home most of the time. He likes to know his people are near and will cry out if he feels lost. Blackberry gets along well with other dogs but doesn’t like cats. He would do best in an adult-only home or one with dog-savvy children who are aware of his special needs. Blackberry walks on a leash but would be happier with a fenced-in yard.
Blackberry is a super-sweet pup who enjoys greeting people. He loves to have his belly rubbed and get picked up, and enjoys lots of cuddles. He happily sleeps in bed with his foster mom.
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