Kanga Labrador Retriever Grove City, OH

BIOS
Name: Kanga
Male or female? Female
Approximate Age: Born Feb. 23, 2021
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Weight: 45lbs
Any impairments: Blind, Seizure Disorder
Potty trained? Mostly
Crate trained? Yes
Good with other dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Yes
Good with kids? With close monitoring
Commands known: Due to her neurological condition she is unable to learn most commands.
Needs fenced in yard? Yes
Need another dog in the home? Ideally
Location: Delaware/Columbus, OH
Energy level (high/med/low)? High

Bio: My name is Kanga and I'm SO EXCITED to meet you! I'm a gorgeous, spunky chocolate lab who is looking for a family to call mine and who will love me forever and ever. My journey for a family started when I was purchased from a breeder at 8 weeks old and then returned the same day when they realized I was blind and had a seizure. The breeder then brought me to a vet office to be euthanized! Well, luckily they were super nice and one of the techs said 'no way!' She took me in for a few months to get me healthy and then reached out to Speak who was happy to take me in.

Speak got me tons of specialized testing and vet care and found out I have an unknown seizure disorder and congenital optic nerve hypoplasia. In normal people words, that means I was born blind and unfortunately there's no treatment for this but I've never known any different and this condition should never cause me any additional problems in the future. I eat a special food and also take multiple medications to help with my seizures. I will need a family who has a close relationship with my veterinarian and understands that I am a special needs pup who will require frequent check ups and unique medical care lifelong. My new family would ideally have a history of caring for special-needs pets.

I happily live with cats and dogs and do very well with everyone. I'm a young, silly girl and so I run into things a lot including my foster siblings but I always respond immediately when they "politely" ask that I not step on their tails. I don't bother our kitties; since I can't see them I'm not even sure if I know they're there. I'm blind, so I march really cutely when I walk to 'map' the area and am known to be a bit of a klutz. I need close monitoring when I am out of my kennel because I don't always realize that the things I find aren't for puppers.

I love to meet people and am the most friendly little pup you've ever met but because of my mouth-for-eyes I probably wouldn't do well with a family with children. I would do best with a family who is home frequently to keep an eye on me and keep my puppy brain entertained. I would love some very tolerant fur friends/siblings to help guide and teach me things and who love to wrestle! I do well in my crate and love to run circles or play with toys in the backyard. I'm working on leash walking but am doing okay with a 2 clip harness to help direct me. Like any good Labrador, I LOVE FOOD and food puzzle toys (Kongs, snuffle mats, wobble balls). If you're looking for an amazing, jumping, hilarious, special little pup I'm your girl! I promise to make you smile every day and love you forever.

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please review our adoption policies and apply online at [www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt](http://www.speakfortheunspoken.com/adopt).

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