Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Oliie is a four-year-old neutered male French Bulldog. He is an IVDD baby, having lost the use of his hind legs as well as his bladder and bowel control. Despite his handicap, Ollie is a very active and cheerful little boy. He doesn't recognize that he's handicapped and will try to keep up with other dogs when playing, or challenging bigger dogs in the dog park. While he does get along well with other dogs, he can be standoffish or territorial when meeting new dogs that are bigger than him.
Ollie is exceedingly kind and loving with his humans. He acts as your personal shadow and will follow you around throughout your home all day. He loves nothing more than being close to his human and supplying them with affection. He also has a penchant for mischief if he feels ignored. Definitely make sure your home is toddler proofed, because Ollie will surprise you with what he will reach and try to chew up or eat.
Ollie loves playing fetch, cuddles, and belly rubs. He does have a wheelchair for going on walks outside, but is not a fan of using it at all currently.
Daily Routine:
Ollie's food of choice is Royale Canine French Bulldog Kibble.
Breakfast 7:00 AM with a cup of water mixed in
Lunch 12:00 Noon with a cup of water mixed in
Dinner 5PM with a cup of water mixed in
Bedtime around 8PM to 9PM. Will often walk to his crate and settle in for the night on his own.
Bathroom breaks are throughout the day. Ollie doesn't have much control of when he goes to the bathroom, but he does make an effort to urinate when outside. He'll likely need to wear diapers throughout the day while inside as he has a tendency for accidents.
Most of the day, when he has an opportunity to settle down, Ollie prefers to nap. Preferably close to his humans. He also will explore around the home, play with toys, and bring his humans whatever toy is his favorite at the moment.
Sleeping:
As mentioned previously, Ollie will walk to his crate to settle in for the night. As he prefers being close to his humans, it is recommended that his crate be located in a bedroom if possible. He is also a light sleeper and will wake up when his human gets up.
Bathing:
As Ollie is diaper bound and accident prone, he does require the occasional bath to clean himself up. Outside of cleaning up his accidents, he has excellent hygiene and a wonderfully soft and pleasant smelling coat of fur.
Ideal Home:
Ollie would thrive best in a home with plenty of space, no stairs to navigate, and two parents to spoil him rotten. It may be best if he was the only pet in the household, but that really depends on how well he gets along with his potential brothers/sisters.
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Intake notes
Paralyzed
Ok with other, calmer dogs
No kids under 12
Cats ok
Colorado
Ollie can live with other dogs. He has successfully lived with my two dogs are six months. He needs to be introduced slowly, but does get along with other dogs. He should just live with another dog who won't get mad if Ollie gets protective of his things for the first month. He is just a frenchie and had a lot of attitude. Plus he is handicapped, so he likes to let the other dogs that he can still defend himself. Again he gets along with other dogs, just needs to be a slow introduction.
Seems fine with cats but no kids under 12.
No resource guarding to me, but has shown resource guarding towards my dogs. He doesn't not like when they come near him when he has a toy or his food bowl (when food is present). He will do best eating in a separate room (as all dogs should). This has gotten better the longer he has been in my care.
Ollie is paraplegic (deep pain negative); therefore, he is unable to urinate on his own. He always a male wrap as he is, somehow, able to express him (BUT UNAWARE). He does still needs his bladder expressed 3-4 times a day (a bladder will not be able to be voided each time, but still needs to be attempted). At that time, his diaper is changed and inguinal area is wrapped down to avoid urine solid. He is able to defecate on his own (BUT UNAWARE), so he will drop stool. He is kept on a strict diet to avoid diarrhea. It is up to the foster to decided if they would like him in full diapers. I have hardwood floor, so I rather have him defecate on the floor than in a diaper to avoid irritation to the perianal area. Again he has no control of his bowel, but he does circle when he feels something (aka he is defecating). It is all a lot, but once you get into a routine it is easy.
Ollie may be a handicapped animal now, but that has not stopped him from enjoying life! He shows the disabled pets can live a happy and normal life. Plus he is honestly a very good looking French Bulldog as well.
