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Teddy’s Story

Teddy came into the SNAFU Rescue via a private party. His owner was in need of some help managing and getting to the bottom of Teddy’s ongoing allergy issues.  They also wanted him to be placed in a loving home and spend the rest of his years being a spoiled pet.

Teddy is an enthusiastic, active, playful, social, happy, outgoing, and friendly Frenchie boy.  He firmly believes that all dogs and humans were made for him to make fast friends with! He enjoys romping around the house and exploring every inch of his surroundings.  Teddy has an affinity for the outdoors and often requests time outside to take in all the smells and to meet new people.  He bounces around like the energizer bunny when he has a burst of energy and can be found running zoomies daily. Teddy adores all toys during playtime, but especially bones and crinkly & plush toys.  There is not a toy too big or too small that won’t mesmerize him for any period of time. When Teddy decides playtime is over he is ready for a nap.  For a young dog, he sure does enjoy a nice long snooze.  Teddy will grab any soft bed or blanket when he needs a nap but much prefers a human lap!  He definitely is a big lap dog; he could lay all snuggled up for hours on end.  Once nap time is over, Teddy once again finds his puppy energy and is off to the races, so he’s 50% wild-man energy and 50% snoozing away on the couch!  He has a major case of FOMO and MUST be involved in all the happenings of the house.  He is the very best snuggle bug to both his humans and furry friends when his favorite TV shows are on.  Teddy’s overall fun, happy disposition allows him to get along famously with his furry foster sibling.   He is still learning personal space and doesn’t know when he is invading boundaries.  It doesn’t bother his current pack, but it could annoy a dog that has some resource-guarding tendencies.  Teddy has a very lovable and happy-go-lucky temperament which is favorable when he is around other dogs.  Teddy seems to get along with any dog he has met (both male and female) and would thrive with several furry pals to hang around with; he truly is a pack dog!  He has yet to meet any human that he hasn’t fallen head over paws for.  Because of his lighthearted disposition, we feel he will do perfectly well with other dogs and with do-savvy, gentle, respectful children 3+ years old.  We also feel Teddy 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. One other resident dog would probably be enough, but the more the merrier he says! He does not do well with cats and birds, they pique his interest just a little too much.  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.

Teddy is still working on potty training, but he’s doing great and can go for 3-4 hours in between potty breaks. 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. Teddy is a young dog and needs a consistent outside routine and a signal for potty.  He is 100% crate trained and does not have any accidents in his crate, as long as you don’t give him a bed in there, as that’s evidently his cue to potty in his crate. Without bedding, he keeps his crate perfectly clean and dry.  He sleeps quietly when his foster family happens to be away from the home and he also eats in his crate.  He currently sleeps in bed with his foster mom, so he thinks sharing a bed with his adoptive family at night would be about the best thing ever! 

Medically, Teddy is in good health!  He has been neutered, microchipped, nares widened, heartworm tested, updated on vaccinations/dewormings, and has been given the okay to adopt by our veterinarian!  Teddy came into the rescue with some pretty serious skin issues and some GI issues as well, but moving him to a raw diet (coupled with a probiotic), along with diligent paw cleaning after outdoor time, as well as twice a week medicated bathing has dramatically helped those pesky skin and GI issues. The routine of bathing, wiping paws, and most importantly keeping him on a raw diet will be REQUIRED to keep this little guy from being itchy and his tummy in good shape! Teddy has been allergy tested (results will be shared with his adoptive family). In addition, he does suffer from those pesky seasonal Frenchie allergies.  Teddy takes a daily Zyrtec and receives cytopoint injections regularly.  

Teddy would do great in any type of home! He has mastered stairs like a champ. Even though Teddy does not have a storng prey drive (he is not a fan of cats) and will not try to run, a fenced yard isn’t required for him but is always preferred for his ongoing safety.  A multiple-floor apartment-style dwelling would be okay for him as he is a quieter dog and does great on a leash but a ground-level unit with an attached fenced area would be preferred.  Since Teddy is quite a people’s Frenchie, we think he would love to go to work with his new family if they wanted to take him with them to the office.  He needs some basic puppy and potty training but with some consistent work, he would do just fine!  If his people are not able to take him to work with them, no problem at all – he’s completely happy sleeping part of the day away as long as he has 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!  He is very eager to please and just wants to be around his family at all times!  Teddy 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 Teddy, please submit an adoption application for him.