Gabriel is a very special merle French Bulldog boy who is looking for an extra committed and understanding adopter. Gabriel is only four years old but is missing an eye and blind in the other. Gabe developed a corneal ulcer which deteriorated so badly that the vet needed to take out the eye, since then he has developed some ulcers in the other side meaning he has limited or no sight remaining. He was signed over by his owner as he was struggling to cope in a busy household with small children. Gabe is very smart and adaptable, he copes very well with his lack of sight and is a jolly and friendly lad. Gabriel is in foster with a number of other special needs dogs and he has bonded well with them, he is clumsy and does bump into them and furniture until he had learned his surroundings. Gabriel is currently kept safe in a baby play pen while he is settling in and learning all the new sights and sounds. We take Gabriel out for the loo on a lead in the garden and use lots of verbal cues and he is very smart indeed and picking things up well. When we enter a room we talk to him and let him know we are close by. Once he recognises your voice he is very affectionate and loves a fuss. Gabriel is super loving and playful and a joy to be around.
Gabriel is castrated and recovering well, his stitches can be removed on Monday 23rd December by our vet in Southport free of charge. Gabriel is also fully vaccinated and flea and worm treated, he is microchipped and ready to find his new family.
Please tell us about your home and any experience with blind or disabled dogs on your form. Gabriel will do best in a quieter home with fewer visitors and with someone patient and ready to give him. chance.
We are currently very busy and rescue spaces are extremely limited – PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU HAVE HOLIDAYS BOOKED OR ARE NOT IN A POSITION TO FINALISE THE ADOPTION IN GOOD TIME – we have a huge waiting list which we are constantly juggling as we hate turning away dogs in need. Please tell us about and breed experience on your application form. Whilst a loving home is SO important for a rescue dog, they will also need structure, routine, boundaries and long term commitment.
THE DOG YOU MEET AND TAKE HOME MAY NOT BE THE DOG YOU HAVE IN 6 MONTHS TIME – THEY CAN BE NERVOUS AND SHUT DOWN, TAKING TIME TO GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SHOW THEIR TRUE PERSONALITIES – THEY MAY PUSH BOUNDARIES AND BECOME HARD WORK BEFORE SETTLING FULLY. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T COMPLETELY COMMITTED TO ADOPTING AND DOING EVERYTHING TO MAKE THE PROCESS WORK.
Age – 4 years old
Size – small, currently weighs 11kg and ideally will gain a little weight as he is naturally slender and not a big eater
Location – in Southport, Merseyside
Colour – black merle
Microchip number and company – Gabriel is chipped and the details can be moved over on a successful adoption
Known medical conditions – Gabriel is blind and his remaining eye may need attention in the future and this should be considered
Known behavioural concerns – none
Can be left alone – yes for a few hours with no issues, but will need to build up to this in his new home
Neutered – yes and recovering well
Live with other dogs – yes, the resident dogs will need to be calm, patient and tolerant as Gabriel can be clumsy and bump into them at first
Good with cats – not tested
Good with kids – due to his lack of sight, Gabriel will need an adult only home
Travelling in the car – good
Housetrained – yes, but may need reminding in a new environment
Lead walking – good, but he can be nervous on a lead when other dogs approach
Recall – Gabriel will unlikely ever be a dog let off a lead for his own safety
Crate trained – yes we have started this in foster
Current diet – Gabriel can be a bit fussy with food, but eating a mixture of wet dog food, scrambled eggs and chopped meat
A video home check and a non refundable £250 adoption donation will apply – this goes back into our vet fund account to help other dogs in our care
Apply to adopt using our adoption form here