Dozer

My story

Dozer is a 7 year old, 60 pound, toothless lap dog who has been dreaming of one thing: a couch to call his own. His perfect day is pretty simple. Lay on the couch with his people, grab his favorite toy, go for a car ride, come home, grab another toy, and head right back to the couch. You will almost never catch this guy without a toy in his mouth, and despite being 60 pounds, Dozer is completely convinced he belongs in your lap. We are looking for a forever foster for Dozer. That means he gets to live with you and be loved like he is your own dog, while Handover Rover continues to financially cover his food, medical care, and other needs for the rest of his life. Dozer qualifies for forever foster status because he has Wobbler syndrome, a neurological condition caused by compression of the spinal cord in the neck that can affect a dog’s coordination and mobility. For Dozer, this primarily looks like some wobbliness and occasional “knuckling,” where he may stand on the top of his foot rather than his paw. His neck also remains fixed following a surgery he had many years ago, so his overall mobility is somewhat limited. None of this stops him from enjoying his life. He still gets around great, is not currently in pain, and is more than happy living life at his own pace. Dozer does great with larger dogs but needs a home without cats. His forever foster will simply need to keep us in the loop about his Wobbler syndrome and let us know if they notice any changes or progression. That way, we can work with his veterinary team and adjust his care or treatment as needed. Handover Rover will remain financially responsible for his needs. Give him a couch, a pile of toys, a spot in the car, and people to love, and this toothless wonder will be living his dream. Want to learn more? Fill out an application here: Handoverrover.org/adoptionapplication Questions? Email: Sarah@handoverrover.org

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