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Orson
Male

Sociability with Dogs:  Good
Sociability with Cats:  Unknown
House Trained:  With Doggy Door
Details:  Blue Merle - Deaf, Blind
Born:  March, 2004

Update from My Foster Family:
Orson is my 2nd foster dog, and I just LOVE him!  He obviously has a brain and it amazes me.  Orson is deaf and blind.  You would think of a deaf/blind dog normally sitting in one position all day and afraid to move.  This is not the case with my buddy Orson.  He runs like he can see.  He runs so well back and forth you almost start to think "He can see!!"  Then that's when the wall or the chair jumps out in front of him and CRASH! - "Nope, he's blind!"  I am not sure how much he can hear, but its enough loss that when I get home, he is still sleeping and I have to wake him.

So, I already told you he is smart, because he engraved the floor plan of my house into his brain...but...Orson is soooooo smart, he gets to Petsmart Special Needs Doggy Training and so far he has learned to sit, lay down, come and settle all by tactile (touch) communication.  He is still learning to sit-stay, wait and he does pretty good with leave it.  Now considering all this...don't you just wish most people could train their kids that well?

Orson is house trained with a doggy door, and I think that a doggy door is essential for Orson.  He does well alone or with other dogs.  he also gets along with people and this 50 pound dog thinks he is a 10 pound lap dog.  He is a real cuddler

Orson

Original
Romantic
Silly
Offbeat
Neat

My Ideal Companions:  

Orson would be great in either a home where his human is home all day (work from home) or he has a playmate to keep him company.

My Perfect Home:  

Orson's perfect home has a doggy door, and no pool unless it is fenced to prevent unsupervised access.

Rescue History: 

Orson was about 7 weeks of age when he was found by the Grass Valley, CA Police wandering by the roadside.  Through local contact Dawn and her husband (New Dawn Dog Rescue in CA) were notified of his need and came to his rescue.  Through many loving friends and families from Northern
California to Newport Beach (Laura & Valerie) Orson made his way to Phoenix.  To ensure his eye health, Orson visited Eye Care for Animals for a complete eye exam.  He is neutered and up to date on all shots.

If you would like to make Orson a part of your home, please contact Lorraine for an adoption application