English Setter (long coat) : : Male : : Senior : : Large
Laps are for sittin' and faces are for kissin'
Buck is a dapper old gentleman in search of a very special home. He is blind and needs someone who will serve as his companion and guide through life. Buck came to us with advanced cataracts in both eyes. The left retina had already detached, so removing the cataract would not have restored Buck's sight in that eye. We were able to surgically repair the right eye through cataract removal, so he was able to see for about three weeks. Unfortunately, the retina detached in that eye shortly after surgery, so Buck has lost his sight permanently. Buck's sight impairment doesn't hold him back as much as you'd think - he does very well with all the stairs and other dogs in his foster home. On leash, he's ready to go! He also loves the freedom of a fenced backyard, but only if he knows his person is nearby. Aside from his sight impairment, Buck is in great health. He enjoys snuggling, giving kisses, and sitting on laps. It's the most adorable thing - he backs right up and plops down on his foster mom's lap and is perfectly content to sit there as long as she lets him. He'll do this to anyone he meets. What a funny guy! Buck does just fine with other dogs, but he wouldn't mind being an "only child" either. As long as he gets somebody to love him forever, he's ok with just about anything! If you're looking for a super lovable buddy who also happens to be show-stoppingly beautiful, Buck is your boy! More about BuckGood with Dogs, Not Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Good with Adults, Somewhat vocal, Does Good in the Car, Does not require a yard, Leashtrained, Likes to be in your lap, Apartment OK, Needs special care, Obedient, Affectionate, Eager To Please, Intelligent, Even-tempered, Gentle, Goofy Special Needs: Buck was blind due to advanced cataracts in both eyes when he came to us. After surgical repair, we were able to restore his sight in the right eye by removing the cataract. We did not perform the surgery on Buck's left eye because the retina had already detached; removing the cataract would have been a moot point. Unfortunately, Buck's right retina detached three weeks after he regained sight in that eye. He is now completely blind in both eyes again. He is quite senior and may have anywhere from 2-5 years left. Buck's adopter needs to be prepared to take him to biannual eye exams at about $150 each, as well as give him eye drops daily in each eye. Videos of Buck:
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