Charlie

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CHARLIE 🐕 **Charlie has been waiting for his forever home since 2023** ❗️Please share far and wide so we may find his forever homes this year❗️ Located in Brampton, ON ~3.5 year old male / fixed / vaccinated Native Egyptian dog x Whippet mix (best guess) but ~44 lbs CHARLIE is a happy and extremely affectionate guy! He is happiest playing outside and loves long trail walks. He also loves to be with “his people” snuggling on the couch. Charlie is house trained and knows sit, paw & down. He is crate trained but does good when left alone and doesn’t get into any trouble. He does have a high prey drive so he should not be In a home with cats and though he has not shown any aggression with people he does jump and is mouthy when playing so he would do best in a home with older children. Charlie was adopted quickly but due to a congenital defect to his kidney (shown by ultrasound), he was surrendered back to DFBH after one year with his Canadian family. This was undoubtedly heartbreaking for him. He was then moved to 3 different foster homes (due to no fault of his own). He is now in a stable foster home (for about 1 year) and lives with other dogs fabulously. Health notes: His medical condition is being managed with an easy tablet once daily which he takes very well, and a low protein kidney specific diet. He does dribble urine at night but is very good about wearing his belly bands. Reusable ones with a pad inside are best! Fun facts: He is a very loyal companion. He makes funny dinosaur noises when he is super excited. NOTES: Kidney medication is approx. $30 a month, Kidney special diet is approx. $80 a month. Urine testing and bloodwork is being done once a year. It should be noted that on this protocol Charlie will live well but will not live as long as other dogs his same breed/size normally would. Ideally he would have a home with a yard & an active owner who can take him out for walks at least twice a day! Please give this boy a chance, don’t let his congenital defect deter you from adopting a great dog! Yes even dogs born differently deserve love and a stable home! Could you be that person who finally makes Charlie’s dreams come true?? **We will throw in a 3 month supply of his Medication & a large bag of Kidney specific diet Kibble when he is adopted** Foster to Adopt app: https://form.jotform.com/211694512438255

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Charlie, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.