About NALA

**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] or [email protected] or visit https://bullluvablepaws.org/dog-adoption/ if you are interested in Nala! Please note that we will ask for a vet reference. Name: Nala Age: about 2 years old Breed: Mixed Breed, 27#, small Sex: Female, spayed Location: Tarrant County, TX Rescue Information: Nala is currently in foster with a rescue group, Bull Luv Able Paws and Chi Wawas Rescue. Nala is a sweet girl who has been with the rescue for her entire life. She was found alone in a field, injured, at only a couple weeks old - she has some neurological issues and partial blindness from her head trauma. While she has some problems with her balance, she doesn't need any help getting around, and when she gets comfortable, her mobility issues almost disappear. She actually loves playing chase with her doggy foster siblings, and her absolute favorite thing is a long game of tug of war! Nala is dog friendly with all sizes of pups and truly thrives when she has a confident dog friend to lead the way. Because she is easily frightened by loud noises, Nala needs a quieter home with no small children. She would do best in a house with a routine and patience, since she takes a little longer to learn new things. Nala is a happy girl who deserves a furever! Vet Information: She has been with the rescue since she was a tiny pup, having been taken in from a kill shelter. Nala is up to date on vaccinations, spayed, heartworm negative, and microchipped. Nala was born with limited sight and can possibly see shadows and movement. Nala eats well and loves to play! Nala has been diagnosed with cerebral ataxia, in which the dog is unable to control the rate and range of their gait. This often looks like the dog is taking really exaggerated steps, even as if climbing stairs, only with no stairs present. Cerebellar ataxia is caused by lesions in the cerebellum of the brain. For additional information, one source is: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ataxia-in-dogs Rescue Foster Information: Nala is an indoor dog who is crate trained. She is housebroken and leash trained. Nala is an outgoing girl who is good with women, men, teenagers, and other female dogs. In her two foster homes with her rescue, Nala has lived with other dogs. Her fosters feel that Nala adapts well to new situations and surroundings despite being blind because it only took her a few days to become familiar with their house, but, once Nala was in a routine, she is fine. Nala is all tail wags and loves to follow the other dogs around. She loves to play with the other dogs in her home. Nala's favorite toys are the soft plush ones. Her foster thinks that she'd be great with another dog to guide her! Nala must be fed in her crate because she has shown some food guarding in the home towards other dogs, growling and barking if they come near her food bowl. This has not been towards people, and Nala has no bite history. Nala's foster reports, 'Nala still has neuro symptoms - high-stepping and balance with some tics. She doesn't need any aid to get around, and her movements improve dramatically when she becomes comfortable with a space. It also helps tremendously when she has a confident dog friend to give her a little guidance. Nala follows my Doberman girl around constantly. Honestly, Nala's number one 'special need' is patience. Things take longer for her, and any change in her environment tends to scare her. For example, the interior of my house is constant, so she happily runs around inside, but when the light or weather changes outside, it can really weird her out and make her freeze. It took her several days in my house for her to relax and wag her tail, but she loves playing with my dogs and following me around now.' Nala is eager to learn! She will boop her nose to your hand for a treat! Nala's fosters say that she's a sweet girl that is smart and could really benefit from training with someone who is familiar with blind or partially blind dogs. Her fosters believe that one-on-one training with a trainer who uses only positive methods would really benefit Nala. Nala's foster tells us that Nala would do well in a home with someone who has the energy, time, and money to train her or have her trained. She tells us that Nala is doing well and, 'I have high hopes for her little future. The ataxia is not very present. It could easily be explained as symptoms from blindness. I feel she just needs love, understanding and training.' Her foster would like you to know: 'She's so sweet and seems happy. She's a happy dog that just needs a loving home and someone that could train her.

Contact

Bull luv able Paws and Chi Wawas Rescue
Dallas County
Dallas, Texas 75218

Contact Person:

Missy Redding; Ernie Smith; Krisha Nelson

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