Walter

Hi there! My name is Walter. I am a senior-ish boy - estimated around 8ish and I am mostly blind (but don't let that stop you). I was left tied up outside the shelter - talk about being scared! When I first came to my foster home, I was feeling upset in my tummy for several days, but once we got that cleared up (likely stress from being left behind and being in a shelter environment) I settled right down, started to relax and promise to give you all the love you need. Foster mom says I crave LOVE - when I lay my head in her lap and she gives me soft strokes on my face, I close my eyes and melt - I move in close and just want to touch. I like all the people who have visited and even like the little person who come in like a tornado. I am living in my foster home right now with 3 other dogs. I'm very submissive and will just roll over and show my belly - no confrontation here! I don't really engage with the other dogs; in fact, I go out of my way to keep a bit of distance. But if they come close to my chew toys - I do let out a good growl - that's what I'm supposed to do, right? Although I am mostly blind (I can see shadows) I get around great! My nose is simply fabulous.... I'm a mixed breed, part American Bulldog and part Vizsla - so I excel at sniffing! I learn very quickly - for example, after only a few days, I know exactly where to go for dinner time. I'm not very big, only 55lbs (foster mom calls that small compared to 110lbs Lucy!) I am mostly quiet in the house, unless Lucy starts to bark - then I join in - not always sure why though! When I am outside, I like to lay in the sun - I can hear stuff, new things will get me barking - but once I get used to it, it doesn't set me off (ie. neighbors using clothesline) BUT I can hear those pesky squirrels in the trees - I bark to warn mom they are getting close - she laughs because I am usually looking up at the sky when I bark! She is working on "quiet" as my word when I start barking, but the most effective is we do a nose bump on her open hand.... I settle right away. I go on walks with the other dogs and enjoy stretching my legs. I'm in really good shape, but my skin is still improving. I am taking an allergy pill every day (Apoquel). I'm much better but we still aren't exactly sure what the allergies are (My allergy test is getting processed but still waiting for results). Foster mom gives me a bath every couple weeks and I'm good for it when she puts the peanut butter on the lick mat (sure hope I'm not allergic to THAT!) I would prefer to live in a house, maybe in the country? If you think we may be a good fit I can't wait to meet you - I need my own person / family. Located in Belleville