Dudley Duddles

Description

Meet Dudley Duddles: Part FurReal friend, part Roomba, and 100% a little sweetheart! He's a 10-year-old Shih Tzu mix who weighs about 14 pounds and is as sweet as they come! If you’ve ever wanted a tiny, low-maintenance companion who will make you smile just by toddling around your house, let us introduce you to Dudley! This special senior boy is mostly blind and deaf, so he occasionally bumps into things as he makes his way around. Honestly, watching him putter around on his little adventures is a bit like having a FurReal friend and a Roomba rolled into one!  He may take the scenic route to get where he’s going, but he’s just out here living his best little life. Dudley is the definition of a low-key companion. He doesn’t need long walks, strenuous exercise, or a jam-packed schedule. He’s perfectly content toddling around the house, taking naps, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. He may enjoy a tiny 10–20-foot walk, but his exercise needs are minimal. He’s happy just being a little part of your everyday world! And don't let his vision and hearing limitations fool you, Dudley still knows how to find his people! When he’s awake and wandering around, he’ll often toddle through the house looking for his human, and once he finds you, he loves getting pets and cuddles. Back rubs are especially appreciated! He’s a friendly, adaptable little guy who settles into household routines and is comfortable whether you're home or away. He’s generally quiet, too, but he’ll let you know if he’s upset or needs food or water with a raspy bark. Dudley does have a few special considerations. Because he can’t see or hear well, he needs a little extra patience and gentle guidance, especially on a leash or when navigating unfamiliar spaces. He can be startled if approached unexpectedly, particularly when sleeping, so a quieter home would be ideal. Older, gentle children who understand how to approach him respectfully may be a good fit, but a home without very young children would be preferable. He also occasionally has a potty accident if he has to wait too long to go outside, although this is rare. So, who is Dudley’s perfect person?  Someone who appreciates the slower side of life. Someone who doesn’t need a dog to be their running partner or hiking buddy, but would love a little companion to share their home with. Someone who can laugh when Dudley takes a wrong turn, cheer him on as he toddles around, and give him all the belly rubs and back scratches his heart desires. Senior dogs and dogs with disabilities are so often overlooked, but Dudley has so much love and companionship to offer. He doesn't need a perfect house, a huge yard, or an overly active lifestyle. He just needs a safe, loving place where he can be himself and a person who understands that sometimes the most rewarding companionship comes in the smallest, sleepiest, slightly wobbly packages. Could you be the one to give Dudley his happily ever after?  His minimum adoption fee is $200 plus a $15 fee, if 4 months or older, for rabies registration for McLean County residents. He has been neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, heartworm checked, dewormed, and is on flea and heartworm preventatives. For information about this dog's breed(s), visit: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/abc.htm To fill out our adoption application, go to: http://fs16.formsite.com/WishBoneCanineRescue/adoptionapplication/index.html