Oscar Mixed Breed Kentville, NS

After a long rehab, Oscar is finally ready for his forever home. He is loving and affectionate and enjoys every human he meets and will give the sweetest kisses. However, he does not like it when other dogs are in his space or near his things. He is fine with other dogs in the park but does not interact with them much.
He has the cutest quirks. He spins in circles when he’s happy and loves to play with his toys. His favorite is a Kong. He loves to get a peanut butter and treat filled Kong when he has to spend time in his crate. He has no issues with being crated. He tends to bark when first starting out on a car drive but quickly settles after a few minutes.
Oscar was born with deformed hips and hind legs that don’t bend but he can get around just fine in the house or on short walks. However, he cannot climb stairs but willingly goes up and down a ramp. At 10 pounds he’s easy to carry. He will likely need ongoing medication for any pain he may experience because of his deformity.
He has some lingering issues that he’ll likely struggle with for the rest of his life. He growls and is resistant to new things but quickly learns if you’re patient and reassuring and he’ll catch on quickly that it’s not harmful. He has issues with nail cutting and is still a little suspicious of grooming. Luckily his coat is low maintenance.
The ideal home for Oscar would be a single, couple or family with older children that can understand his boundaries and respect his limitations because of his hips. If longer walks are in his future, he should have a carrying pouch or wheels (both provided with adoption). He will need ongoing training with his wheels since he recently began using them. He is not suitable for apartment living since unfamiliar noises make him bark. Oscar will is not suited to a home with other pets. If you'd like to share your life with this handsome little character, fill out an application at:
http://www.misfitmanordogrescue.com/adoption-application.php