About Styopa

Styopa was found running down the street in one of the towns in Russia, completely blind with a broken rope around his neck, approached people without problems, without alertness, allowed himself to be put in the car, and ended up in shelter .Found on 01.03.2019. From the first day in volunteers arms , they began to look into his eye problem , it turned out that Styopa could not see anything at all, not even light, it was impossible to restore vision, and because of the disease there was Intraocular pressure, which brings severe pain, doctors decided to remove the eyeballs. Probably Styopa had an owner , who kept him on a rope and since Styopa was strong and needed activity - he tore off this rope and ran away. At this time, Styopa has already adapted to live without vision, almost nothing is encountered him on a walk, and on the territory of a friend is quite well oriented. He responds , when you call him, if he pulls the leash and approaches, stops pulling. Recognizes people by their voices. Despite his blindness ,he still has a lot of energy, runs with pleasure. On a walk from time to time Styopa stops and wait for a person to pet him, and then happy continues the walk. Styopa desperately needs warm , loving home, it is too cold for him to stay in outdoor kennel The dog is not a conflict, but when faced with males, he will protect the territory, with females he behaves well. . Never does his business inside his kennel, only on a walk. Styopa is very smart and capable of learning new things. Styopa now is around 53 lbs 22.4 ' tall.Despite his blindness, Styopa is very active boy and will be a good fit to a family with an active style of life , he will be good companion on a running or hiking.He is very people oriented and very much loves kids. Blindness not a verdict and he still has a lot to give . Please, give him a chance to be your partner in life and you will become his eyes . Stepa was betrayed once again, made it all the way from Russia to US he was picked by a family, who assured us, that they are his forever family, but surrendered him only after a week in a family Reason: can't handle him on walk , too strong. And he is not , he is absolutely adorable, gentle boy , who only needs time to get used to a new life , and a little Guidancef from loving family. He learns very quickly where to go and where not , very cautious indoors .Best environment for him will be home with fenced backyard, in quiet neighborhood , where he would enjoy long walks. Best , as a one dog, or not too active female, cats doesn't matter.Many videos and pictures from his foster now. Please, be his family, forever family, he deserves it .

Pike County
Hawley, Pennsylvania 18428