Bio & Adoption Application - Flounder
Are you looking for a puppy with a big smile who will happily wiggle over to you every time you come home? Flounder is your boy! This happy 11 month old came to us as a rescue transfer from a province that has laws restricting the ownership of bully breeds. His cheery personality is one of a kind and has stolen our hearts here at SNARL. 

Flounder gets his signature wiggles from his diagnosis of cerebellar hypoplasia (or CH). CH does not cause pain, or get worse with time. The part of his brain responsible for balance and coordination, the cerebellum, is smaller than usual. Flounder is considered to have moderate CH, he uses a wheelchair or harness with a handle on it for long walks, but is unassisted in the home and in the yard. He is able to go up and down short staircases (Ie. Two steps) independently, and uses a stabilizing hand on his harness handle to go up full flights. 

Flounder loves the sun! He will happily play with his toys in the yard, prance around and find a warm spot to snooze. He has made close friends with his foster siblings and will play tug or wrestle with them. Food motivated, he loves to follow you around for snacks, or have some time with his puzzle toys. 

Flounder is being fostered in Denver, CO. Adoption applications for him are being accepted across the USA and Canada.

Vaccinated: Yes
Neutered: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Medical: Cerebellar hypoplasia. Uses wheelchair for long distances. Will be adopted out with his wheelchair which comes equipped with a snazzy “Flounder” license plate. Benefits from assistance on stairs. Able to walk independently for short distances. 
Housetrained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Basic obedience: Knows his name, come, inside, potty
Behaviour: Flounder has done a lot of confidence building since coming into care! When he first arrived, he frequently resource guarded his food and crate. He is now happy to share snacks and high value items with other dogs and has shown no crate resource guarding for several weeks. Barks when excited on leash, as a “come see me, so I don’t have to walk all the way over there!”. Housetrained. Crate trained. 

Good with:
Kids: Over 12 years only. Will excitatory bark if on leash and happily wiggle over to them for pets. 
Cats: Yes, easily redirected when interest shown 
Dogs: Benefits from slow introductions, has made several dog friends of various sizes and ages since coming into care, loves to play!

Likes: People! More than anything, Flounder just loves having someone to hang out with. He will happily run over to you before promptly sticking his bum towards you for some back scritches, or bring you a toy. He also loves anything outdoors, playing fetch, pine cones, chews, and snoozing on a cozy bed. He will never pass up the opportunity to watch Netflix with you!   

Adoption fee: $475 CAD ($350 USD) + transport cost if applicable

Please note that submitting this application does not guarantee you adoption. It is simply a tool we use to help us both identify a good potential match for your family and lifestyle. A successful adoption depends on selecting the right dog for your household and a good understanding of Flounder’s needs and care requirements. Please help us with this process by answering the following questions fully and completely. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Thank you for your interest in Flounder!
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Your Name (First, Last) *
Your email address *
Phone Number *
Street Address  *
City *
State/Province *
Zip/Postal Code *
Name, age, and relationship of each adult in the home: *
Name, age of each child in the home:
Please tell us about your employment, where does each adult work? In what role? How long have they held that position? Do they work in or out of the home? *
Do you own or rent your home? *
If you selected "rent", please submit a letter from your landlord indicating you have been approved to adopt to SNARLrescueinfo@gmail.com 
If you rent, please put your landlord's contact information here:
Do you currently own any pets? If yes, please list all  below with Name/Species/Breed/Age/Temperament *
Are your current pets up to date on vaccines, and spayed/neutered? *
Please provide your veterinarian's name and phone number: *
Do you have a yard? *
If you answered "yes" above, is it fenced? Please describe.
Have you ever surrendered a pet you own to any animal shelter including a "low" or "no kill" shelter? If yes, please describe the circumstances. *
Have you ever euthanized a pet previously? If yes, please describe the circumstances. *
Is Flounder being adopted as a gift for another person/child? *
Approximately how many hours will  Flounder be left alone per day? *
Does anyone in your family have allergies to dogs or have asthma? *
Where will Flounder spend most of his time? *
Describe a typical day for a dog in your home *
Where will Flounder sleep at night? *
What kind of personality are you looking for? *
What length of time will you allow your new pet to adjust to his new home? *
Are you aware that a new environment is stressful for your pet, and they may exhibit uncharacteristic behavior? *
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Do you plan on crate training? *
What behaviours are you NOT willing to work through with a dog? *
What behaviours are you comfortable working through with a dog? *
How will Flounder be trained? *
Have you or any one in the dog's future household ever been arrested, charged or convicted for animal cruelty or animal hoarding? *
Do you plan to take an obedience class with your dog? *
Do you have experience with dogs with special needs/neurological conditions? If yes, please explain. *
What are two neurological conditions that can affect dogs? *
How do you expect that care for Flounder will differ from a neurotypical dog? *
How much per year are you comfortable spending on a dog (food, toys, vet care, etc.)?   *
What circumstances would lead you to give up your new dog? *
If you had to give up your dog, what would you do with him? *
How did you find out about Flounder? *
Tell us about you! This is your opportunity to let us get to know you and why Flounder is the perfect fit for your family. *
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