Sponsors: Tucker is sponsored in memory of a very sweet dog named, Kibo; also sponsored by Shayna Rosen.

Special Needs: Neurological damage that does not affect his physical body but he does spin around and has trouble with coordination sometimes!

Description:

Tucker was found wandering the streets out in a deserted area. We're not sure if someone dumped him as he seems like he has an old eye injury, but he is really sweet! He circles frequently around objects and seems to be a little "off". We took him to the vet, and she feels Tucker suffered from some sort of trauma, which has caused some neurological damage. He does have some quirks, but we think it's cute. Whatever may have happened, he is still friendly and sweet, and he really wants to be your friend.

Foster update 1/28: He has a WONDERFUL personality and loves to be held or pet in your lap. He does excellently with other dogs and is great with people. He likes to bark and chase my cats one moment but will sit and sleep with them in the bed the next. I know he won't hurt them, and my cats don't run but that might depend on the cat and household. Tucker is housebroken but has trouble going downstairs so I must carry him from the bed (where he sleeps with me) outside to the fenced yard were he wonders around and does his business. If watched carefully and crated or restricted when you are away, he is wonderfully housetrained. Tucker is most definitely "special needs" but has no physical problems. People say he is off..but can't put their finger on it! I just love the little sweet special need guys! And I know if you meet him you will too!

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