Australian Shepherd / German Shepherd Dog / Mixed • Baby • Male • Medium
Raleigh, NC
Special needsDogs OK
Meet Seven.Yes, that Seven. The internet can argue about 6 / 7 all it wants. He is very confidently Seven.Seven came to Perfectly Imperfect Pups with vision and hearing challenges, but if you watched him for a few minutes, you might question that entirely. The vet believes he has limited sight and hearing, yet he navigates the house with ease, follows the other dogs confidently, and is surprisingly aware of his surroundings. We suspect he can see and hear a bit, because he responds to movement, tracks the pack, and rarely bumps into anything.What stands out most is not what Seven cannot do, but how much he can do.He is incredibly smart, curious, and wonderfully goofy. He loves exploring, figuring things out, and following the other dogs’ lead, especially when it is time to head outside. He is now about 95% house trained and continues to improve every day.Seven is also a major snuggler. He bonds quickly with his people and loves being close. At night, he sleeps very well in a crate as long as it is near his person, and he settles nicely. During the day he can relax in a crate for a few hours, though he does best in a home where someone is around more often, works from home, or can come home at lunch, since he gets a little anxious if left too long.He absolutely loves other dogs and gains confidence from them. Having a friendly dog buddy in the home would likely help him continue to thrive. He is also starting to walk nicely on a leash and is enjoying learning about the world one step at a time.If you did not know Seven had vision and hearing challenges, you likely would not notice. He simply approaches life in his own thoughtful, adorable way.Seven is going to make an exceptional family member for someone ready to love a dog who may do things a little differently — and wonderfully so.Perfectly Imperfect, just as he is meant to be. pipsrescue.org/adopt