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Cabo’s Story

Cabo came into the SNAFU Rescue via a breeder release. His breeder wanted him to be placed in a loving home and spend the rest of his years being a spoiled pet.

Cabo is an enthusiastic, active, playful, social, happy, outgoing, and friendly Frenchie boy.  He firmly believes that all dogs were made for him to make fast friends with! He enjoys romping around the house and exploring every inch of his surroundings but can usually be found next to one of his current foster pack.  Cabo has an affinity for the outdoors and often requests time outside to take in all the smells.  Most of his outdoor time is spent trying to get others to play with him, chasing his big foster boxer brother, or finding sticks to munch on.  He bounces around like the energizer bunny when he has a burst of energy and can be found running the craziest zoomies at least twice a day. Cabo adores bones, balls, and his foster bro during playtime.  He has not been able to play with fluffy or squeaky toys in his foster home because the resident boxer destroys and eats them, but we are quite certain he would LOVE them too.  When Cabo decides playtime is over, he is ready for a nap.  For a young dog, he sure does enjoy a nice long snooze.  Cabo will grab any soft bed or blanket when he needs a nap, but much prefers the couch with a boxer butt pillow!  He is a big lap dog; he could lay all snuggled up for hours on end next to his foster humans or foster pack.  Once nap time is over, Cabo once again finds his puppy energy and is off to the races!  He has a major case of FOMO and MUST be involved in all the happenings of the house especially those of his furry foster siblings.  He is a master with other dogs and is the very best snuggle bug to both his humans and furry friends when his favorite TV shows are on.  Cabo has attended many SNAFU events and is a perfect example of proper dog meeting skills every single time. He is quite bulletproof in these social events and thrives with meeting new people and furry friends. Cabo’s overall fun, happy disposition allows him to get along famously with his furry foster siblings.   He is still learning personal space and doesn’t know when he is invading boundaries or playing too rough, but he’s learning.  It doesn’t bother his current pack, but it could annoy a dog that has some resource-guarding tendencies.  He has learned to respect the pack leaders’ boundaries, so with good guidance, he does well. Cabo has a very lovable and docile temperament which is favorable when he is around other dogs.  Cabo seems to get along with any dog he has met (both male and female, as well as big and small) and would thrive with several furry pals to hang around with; he truly is a pack dog!  He is most social with dogs but is also very good at meeting new people. He is not a needy pup, so he’ll allow some pets, but usually keeps his focus on the dogs around him more than the humans. Because of his lighthearted disposition, we feel he will do perfectly well with other dogs and with dog-savvy, gentle, respectful children of any age.  We also feel Cabo would thrive in a multi-dog household as he emulates other dog behaviors and picks up quickly on what is expected in the home and proper dog manners (this is not optional for Cabo!).  We feel Cabo would make an excellent addition to a fostering pack or might even make a good therapy dog. Slow introductions to other dogs and children in the household are a must and he should always be supervised to make sure both he and they are kept safe.

Cabo is still working on potty training; his accidents are becoming fewer and further between. He will bark to go out to poop, but at times if not let out often enough he will potty inside. As with all of our dogs, any adopter must be patient and willing to continue working on his potty-training success as he acclimates to his new home and surroundings. Cabo is a young dog and needs a consistent outside routine and a signal for potty.  He has not been kenneled much, since his foster mom works from home, but he does go in a crate when his foster family is away for more than an hour.  He currently is allowed to roam free at night, most of the time choosing to sleep near his foster brother on the couch but does also jump in bed from time to time to sleep with his foster mom and dad. He is very polite in bed and is happy whenever you put him, as long as he’s able to stay warm by lying next to some part of your body. Cabo would much love to share a bed with his adoptive family at night as this little cuddle bug finds comfort in those he trusts and loves most, but that can be with his furry family or his human family.  

Medically, Cabo is in great health!  He had a nasty case of e-coli that required him to be on long-term antibiotics to clear up, along with several other GI issues, all of which have gotten much better. He has been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, so it is a possibility that he’ll need a bland prescription diet to manage his colitis in addition to a good quality daily probiotic. He also had both knees fixed due to bilateral luxating patella. Since his surgery, he’s healed very nicely and had no problems keeping up with his boxer brother as they run in the yard. He has been neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested, updated on vaccinations/dewormings, and has been given the okay to adopt by our veterinarian!  He would benefit from a daily high-quality joint supplement.  

Cabo would do great in any type of home! He has mastered stairs and is basically fearless with most athletic activities. Cabo does not have a prey drive and will not try to run, so a fenced yard isn’t required for him but is always preferred for his ongoing safety.  A multiple-floor apartment-style dwelling might not be the best for him as he will at times bark to engage his furry friends and it is VERY loud.  He will quiet down when asked to, but if his humans aren’t home to guide him, he may bark and be disruptive to neighbors. Cabo might like to go to the office with you if that’s allowed, but since he’s still a very young dog he would need training to adapt to the expectations at work.  He needs some basic puppy and potty training but with some consistent work, he would do just fine!  He has been spoiled by his foster mom working from home and letting him out often for potty breaks, but if his people are not able to work from home, we’re sure he will adapt well to sleeping part of the day away as long as he has a warm soft blanket and a furry pal, and his people can arrange for a mid-day potty break for him!  He is a playful puppy looking for a home that has an active family to dote on him, can be included in most family outdoor activities, and can offer him the exercise he desires, and lots of love and attention. He is an overall happy, playful soul who has adapted to pet life quickly!  Cabo is still a young dog so be prepared for the care and requirements that come along with the care of a puppy! 
 If you feel like your family might be the perfect forever home for Cabo, please submit an adoption application for him.