Horace Slughorn's story

　　You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.

　　*Special Needs* Meet Slughorn, a super cute English Bulldog with spina bifida. He is a beautiful tri-color puppy who is pretty normal in that he likes to chase you, chew on your feet and shoes and loves to be pet but mainly likes to play. He loves to play with water and luckily doesn't mind baths. He has been raised around kids and dogs, but because of his mouthy nature I would only suggest he go to a home with older children. He had surgery (only the 4th) as part of a research study to try to find a new protocol to correct Spina Bifida (hopefully this will lead to treatment for children in the future). So anyone that adopts him needs to be willing to work with the researchers at UCD for pictures, videos and possible MRIs (their cost) in the future.

　　He walks a little silly, but hopefully with time that will continue to improve. He is also incontinent so he will need to be, like so many other bullies, in a diaper. We eat and free play outside without a diaper, I also keep him confined in an area at night and when I am at work (pen/tarp/puppy pads and newspapers) but when he is roaming my house, he is diapered. He is excellent at climbing stairs and maybe too smart for my own good. Again, he is mostly your normal puppy, but he is a puppy who will need diapers. I think this is not so hard to manage and in the scheme of things, they are worth so much more!

　　We are definitely looking for someone who understands the needs and costs associated with owning a bulldog. They are (I would argue) one of the cutest breeds, but come with a fair share of medical issues (like allergies is big in the breed). Also understanding their inability to swim and sensitivity to heat is important as well.

　　He will be neutered, microchipped and has started his puppy vaccines.

　　If interested in adopting him, you can find our process and apply online at:

　　http://recycledpetsnorcal.org/adoption-process

　　Adoption fee $250

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