Luna

Meet Luna, she is an 8 week old BLIND Aussie poodle mix (Aussiedoodle.) She was diagnosed with Microphthalmia and Ocular Dysgenesis... She is a double merle, meaning both her mother and father had merle coats. When a puppy inherits two copies of the merle gene, they are at risk of losing hearing and vision. She was the only one in the litter born blind, and the breeder surrendered her to our rescue so she could find a home that understands her disability. Blind dogs are just as capable as seeing and hearing dogs. Basic obedience can be trained via touch commands. Since she is an Aussiedoodle, she will likely develop very high maintenance costs that require either a regular shave down, or brushing with a slicker brush twice a day, with a monthly trip to the groomer (which is as costly as a vet visit). She is more expensive and difficult to groom than a standard poodle since they inherit both the Aussie double coat and the poodle texture. Not adhering to a proper grooming regiment will result in painful and smelly matting and be uncomfortable and hot for the dog. Matting traps blood near the surface of the skin, affecting circulation and creating wounds similar to bed sores. Aussiedoodles can develop either breed traits of Aussies (herding behaviors like nipping ankles) or poodles (barkey). Researching both breeds is important before deciding if this mix is right for you. With this being said, we will ONLY, we will ONLY accept applications from someone who has experience with both the breed and Blindness in puppies. We will only contact those applicants we feel are a PAWFECT match for Luna. REQUIREMENTS: Secure Fenced Yard. Experience with breed & blindness in puppies and how to raise them properly. Financially stable to provide regular grooming, yearly vaccines, training and monthly prevention. Despite her needs, this baby girl is sweet as ever and loves giving puppy kisses. Currently located in Miami, Fl. adoptable throughout TriCounty (Miami, Broward or Palm Beach to an experienced adopter.) Luna is too young to be spayed now so we are looking for a foster to adopt until she is spayed at the appropriate age. If you meet the requirements, please apply online, and we will contact you if it is a good match. www.pawpatrolanimalrescue.com All dogs living in your home MUST be spayed/neutered, up to date on vaccines unless medically excused( must provide letter from vet) on monthly prevention. If they are not UTD on everything mentioned above, your application will be denied. Paw Patrol Animal Rescue looks to place each pet in the home that is best suited for them. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE PETS MUST BE MET. An application for consideration of adoption must be submitted. The link may be found on our website: Pawpatrolanimalrescue.com Please note that all applicants will be asked for a copy of their driver's license and pictures of their home, inside and out.