ADOPTED! – Pop
A Boston Terrier Living with Cerebellar Hypoplaysia
Pop was adopted in June of 2018! You can ask to join his group on Facebook with his forever family by clicking HERE.
Pop is a young guy, celebrating his first birthday in July of this year. He’s smart, funny, and energetic, all the things we love Bostons for. He loves to meet new people, have new experiences, and go new places. Good thing too, since we see lots of that in his future.
Pop was originally surrendered to another Boston Terrier Rescue when his original owner was not prepared to handle his special needs. Thanks to the connections and relationships we have built with our fellow rescuers, the Boston Terrier Rescue of Florida, Inc. was able to contact us knowing we would be able to get Pop (formerly known as Forest) the specialized care that he needs. This is where you come in (keep reading).
Pop has been diagnosed with Cerebellar Hypoplaysia and Caudal Fossa Syndrome.
Basically, Pop is unable to control his muscle functions. His limbs spasm and he cannot stand or walk. The good news is that his brain is still there. He eats, drinks, loves toys, snuggles, gives kisses and is generally a really happy guy.
In other good news, his condition is not degenerative and won’t get worse! Plus, there is a lot of research showing positive effects of physical therapies!
Pop has seen the specialists at UGA and is working with their physical therapists. We’ll need your help with Pop’s ongoing medical care.
Today, not only can he eat and drink out of a bowl, he navigates food puzzles to get his food! He’s learned to chew on and LOVES bully sticks, trachea, Kongs, and every other chewy we’ve introduced him too! He can even hold them steady with his paws! Pop can change position on his own, confidently and in controlled manner changing which side he lays on, sitting up, and laying on his chest with his feet under him. With assistance, he can move him self from a lay, to a sit, to a stand. He’s WALKING with the assistance of a harness and his four wheeled wheelchair!
He swims at Physical Therapy! It took weeks of therapy, but now Pop swims! He can even do very short distances on his own!
Your donations have helped Pop make so much progress! We’ll be continuing with physical therapy and can’t wait to see how far he can go!
Pop is currently ready to start looking for a forever home. Here’s what he needs in a forever home:
OnGoing Medical Needs
- Physical Therapy 2x per month
- CBD Oil 2x per day
Dogs? Cats? Kids? Family Needs
- Tolerant Doggie Siblings – Pop can be rude when meeting new dogs, as we can’t do the typical dog/dog greeting he tends to bark at new dogs until he’s more comfortable. So while he play great with dogs he knows that accept him, his new family will need to be prepared for a transition period.
- Cats? OK Pop lives with Cat Brother here at the Ranch who jumps in his crib from time to time.
- Kids??? Pop has seen children and has interacted with older children. We wouldn’t reccoemend him for a match with very young kids only because he also has high needs that require a large time commitment.
Day to Day Care
- Bladder & Bowel Control – Pop has bowel & bladder control, however, he cannot walk so he must be carried outside and held to potty. He does have accidents, so we use hospital pads in his crib. Those are pads need to be changed usually twice per day.
- Food & Water – Pop cannot walk to a food or water bowl. He eats in his crib and uses a “No Spill” bowl to keep his water in there as well.
- Excercise & Stretches – We stretch Pop, play with him, do some at home therapy, and let him get his wheelchair each day. It’s no more or less time than we spend with the other pups here.
If you’re interested in making Pop a part of your family, use the button below and apply!
Please consider making a donation in his name!
Stay up to date on his story on our Facebook page. #PoptheBostonTerrier