Peanut - Courtesy Post
Name: Peanut
Age: 5 years
Breed: Boston Terrier Mix
She is currently being fostered in a situation with two other young, active male dogs. They are smallish Boston terrier mixes of about 23 lbs. She gets along very well with them and the cat however these young dogs are a little too rowdy and rambunctious around her. Peanut does not complain, but I am afraid it is putting her in jeopardy. She is easily bumped and bowled over in their antics. Peanut will probably be better suited to a home with low-key dogs already in the house and who are not particularly jealous of food, toys, or people. She will do very well as a single dog home. Mainly, she would like to be near and around people on a regular basis. Perhaps someone who is retired or works from home, would make the perfect companion for Peanut. She thrives on sitting in someone’s lap or quietly beside them. She is completely crate trained and has never had one accident in her crate in 6 months of foster care. She is mostly house trained however she needs to be let out at regular intervals as she gives no signal when she needs to go outside other than perhaps sitting quietly at the door – there have been a few rare accidents in the house and only early on as she was getting acclimated.
Age: 5 years
Breed: Boston Terrier Mix
Sex: Female
Weight: 19 lbs
Location: Marietta, GA
Weight: 19 lbs
Location: Marietta, GA
I might be blind but I run circles around my home’s seeing dogs. I have no eyes, but you would never know it by looking at my sweet, loving face and facial expressions!My foster parents show me off to everyone because no one believes I'm blind. I walk around like I own the place! If you are looking to fall in love, watch out because I make everyone melt...and I do it without beating my eyelashes! I was so relieved to get my eyes removed because they caused a lot of discomfort, but now that I am healthy and pain free - I am like my old self again! I can play with the best ... and I will also enjoy quietly lying beside you on the sofa as a low-key, loving, and adoring dog. I get along well with all animals and children and I quickly remember where everything is in the house. You will never know that I navigate without sight!Not to sound arrogant but ... EVERYBODY loves me. It's not my fault I'm so adorable and who knew that being blind would make me even more irresistible?
Summary: Peanut Piper is a Boston Terrier mix. She is completely blind having had her eyes removed April 2024 due to untreated glaucoma. They were causing her a great deal of pain and discomfort. Since then, she has recovered fully and with enthusiasm! Peanut loves life and does not let her disability slow her down! She quickly learns to navigate surroundings. For instance, within 2 to 3 weeks, she remembered where to sit for her food, where the water dishes are located, where both back doors are located, and the obstacles of the backyard. Most importantly she knows where the couch and the bed are! She jumps up onto the couch herself and navigates pet steps up to our bed and jumps off! Not that we encourage that!!
Summary: Peanut Piper is a Boston Terrier mix. She is completely blind having had her eyes removed April 2024 due to untreated glaucoma. They were causing her a great deal of pain and discomfort. Since then, she has recovered fully and with enthusiasm! Peanut loves life and does not let her disability slow her down! She quickly learns to navigate surroundings. For instance, within 2 to 3 weeks, she remembered where to sit for her food, where the water dishes are located, where both back doors are located, and the obstacles of the backyard. Most importantly she knows where the couch and the bed are! She jumps up onto the couch herself and navigates pet steps up to our bed and jumps off! Not that we encourage that!!
She is currently being fostered in a situation with two other young, active male dogs. They are smallish Boston terrier mixes of about 23 lbs. She gets along very well with them and the cat however these young dogs are a little too rowdy and rambunctious around her. Peanut does not complain, but I am afraid it is putting her in jeopardy. She is easily bumped and bowled over in their antics. Peanut will probably be better suited to a home with low-key dogs already in the house and who are not particularly jealous of food, toys, or people. She will do very well as a single dog home. Mainly, she would like to be near and around people on a regular basis. Perhaps someone who is retired or works from home, would make the perfect companion for Peanut. She thrives on sitting in someone’s lap or quietly beside them. She is completely crate trained and has never had one accident in her crate in 6 months of foster care. She is mostly house trained however she needs to be let out at regular intervals as she gives no signal when she needs to go outside other than perhaps sitting quietly at the door – there have been a few rare accidents in the house and only early on as she was getting acclimated.
She is a snuggler of epic proportions. She likes to “nurse” her special blankets. She likes to shake and tug her toys. She likes to wrestle and play and do all the things any normal young dog enjoys. She walks on a leash so well that we forget she is blind! It takes attention to not let her run into anything nor drop into a drain or hole, etc. She knows the word “walk” and “ride” and gets so excited - she shakes the leash in her mouth! She cries and barks when she realizes the other dogs were out without her! She does not appreciate being left behind! She is absolutely a phenomenal pet! Given a little time and attention, she is easily trained to deal with routines and obstacles. She simply needs a situation where she will be safe and loved, so please consider your surroundings and all people and furry pets who live in the home with you. Consider that she easily gets underfoot as she cannot see to get out of the way and she loves to follow her people around everywhere. She is very good with all the children she has encountered. So far, she has been tested around kids between three and eight years old and there have been no worrisome situations.
