My name is Dewey Decimal!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Frosted Faces Foundation

Adoption process

Submit Application

Home Check

Meet the Pet

Sign Adoption Contract

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Plott Hound

Color

Brindle

Age

11 years 3 months old, Senior

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

46317

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Dewey Decimal!

Little Dewey Decimal entered Downey Shelter as an emaciated stray and was not claimed. He is that perfect medium-sized dog who doesn't really walk like a dog, eat like a dog, or know what to do with dog friends or people. We don't anything about Dewey's previous life, but it seems like he didn't get to experience much.

Dewey came to us with pretty terrible arthritis. He is on some good pain meds now, but walks with stick legs and a hop. He is a picky eater and we have discovered he likes turkey wrapped around cottage cheese with kibble sprinkled on top.

Dewey is great with dogs, wagging his helicopter tail when he meets new friends. He is in play groups of 3-4 dogs, but a play group of 10 or more... his previous world was just not that populated, so he gets overwhelmed and tells everyone to go back where they came from with a quick shout.

We think Dewey has figured out that he is here to live with us, and we want to help him. He is not used to having so much doting care, from outfit changes to 'goodnight' kisses. Sure, he is down to be leashed up to go for a walk (ahem, gallop), and he loves the simple pleasures of a plush Costco bed. Dewey has also learned to enjoy ear scratches and gentle pets.

Dewey enjoys going on our weekly group hikes, and he is a fun walking buddy! As you can see in the video, he keeps on truckin' despite his stiffness and loves sniffing on the trails. He has great leash manners - doesn't pull and stays calm around passing dogs, big and small. Dewey Decimal dances for back scratches, too. So cute!

Dewey needs someone to show him what life as a loved dog offers, while appreciating that everything is new to him, from living under a roof, to sharing his space with a human!

Stop by to meet this sweet and gentle guy between 10 AM and 3 PM any day of the week!

Rescue

Frosted Faces Foundation

Contact info

Pet ID

46317

Contact

Kelly Smisek

Phone

(858) 304-0204

placement@frostedfacesfoundation.org

Website

https://www.frostedfacesfoundation.org

Address

1448 Pine St, Ramona, CA 92065

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

If application is accepted, a home check will be scheduled.

2.
Home Check

If approved, an appointment will be made to meet the Frosted Face.

3.
Meet the Pet

4.
Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

Select the Frosted Faces: View all Frosted Faces on our website under Available Frosted Faces. Each profile indicates whether the Frosted Face lives on-site or in a foster home.Please also be sure to review our Courtesy Listings!

Choose a Program: Review the chart below and determine the time commitment that works best for you.

Express Interest: Fill out the Placement Questionnaire as completely and thoughtfully as possible so we can understand your expectations.

Invitation: Within 24 hours a Placement Coordinator will email follow up responses and schedule an appointment for you to visit Frosted Faces Foundation!

a. You will be invited to bring your family and pets to introduce to the Frosted Faces to ensure compatibility. We can show you how a dog interacts with cats on loose leash while you are here!

b. If the match is not successful, the Frosted Face is always welcome to come back to FFF and you will be invited to meet others!

Adoption application

https://frostedfacesfoundation.org/family

More about this rescue

Frosted Faces Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization dedicated to delivering the promise of family and comprehensive veterinary care for senior pets whose love and lives are in jeopardy.