About SMOKEY

Name: SMOKEY Breed: Staffordshire Terrier Age: 6 years old (100#) Sex: Neutered (per caretaker) Location: New Haven County, CT Vet Info: Blind Dog. UTD on vaccinations (per caretaker). No HW test. 'Smokey was born with eye sight. When he was about 2 he started bumping into walls. By age 6 (current) he appears to be 90-100% blind. However he has not been to an ophthalmologist�'�|Smokey has an overgrowth on his paws that we believe to be hyperkeratosis. He has a licking habit due to anxiety that has lead to a sore on his paw. He takes Omega-3 vitamins with his meals.' Owner reports: Smokey was recused in California and brought to Connecticut. 'We need to re-home Smokey because of his aggression towards our infant daughter. He has been great with older children and adults. We're assuming he is protective of his eyes and uncomfortable with the unpredictability of the baby.' Smokey is an indoor dog with the run of then house. He is reported to be house broken and leash trained. 'Smokey is blind and hard of hearing however he responds to 'sit' and 'come' with tapping on the spot/surface you want him on.' Smokey is reported to be good with adults, teenagers and other dogs. Smokey would do best in a home without small children. 'Smokey bit our daughter a few weeks ago. The baby poked his eye and he made contact with the side of her face leaving 3 puncture marks. He released and cowered quickly. The skin was broken, she received 2 stitches. The bite was not extreme, however we are unable to keep them separated or supervised 24/7 as they both want to be around us constantly.' 'Smokey has been through so much, including new environments. He learned the outline of our house and yard within his first week. He learned how to go up and down our stairs. He is the best, most loving cuddle bug. He responds well to direction & is very loyal. He is house broken and leash trained but not very athletic. Smokey's favorite outside activity is to chase the hose.' 'Smokey was abused by his previous owner before entering our family. We are unsure how much physical damage is due to this, however the emotional affects are blatant. He is the sweetest boy & will do best with an owner who loves to cuddle and sleep with him.' Can anyone help Smokey? **Owner Surrender Disclaimer: These are blind and visually impaired dogs who are living in homes, but their owners can no longer keep them. These dogs are with their owners, and are not in BDRA foster homes. We do our best to screen these dogs, but make no guarantees regarding the information posted.** Please email [email protected] if you are interested in this sweetheart. Please know that we will ask for a vet reference.

New Haven County
Connecticut