A young dog, described as “sensitive,” is seeking a new home in Multnomah County, Oregon. The dog, named “Leonardo,” is just two years of age and the animal shelter which is caring for him is hoping that a loving, patient home can be found.
Leonardo is garnering quite a bit of attention because of his unique, deformed front legs. On Friday, Multnomah County Animal Services highlighted Leonardo, and commented on his deformity:
Leonardo was born with deformed front legs that don’t bother him now, although he may have some arthritis trouble later in life.
A video taken of Leonardo shows a cuddly boy who loves to snuggle – but the shelter has indicated that he has issues with fear and that he will need a patient owner who can help him with socializing and training.
https://www.facebook.com/sophie.barshaw/videos/10213852620700267/
Leonardo’s biography reads:
I am a sensitive guy that can get easily frightened by new things and people. It appears that I haven’t had a whole lot of work on the leash and with general handling, so my new adopters will need to help show me that the world isn’t so scary. I will need lots of positive interactions in my newly adopted life. Once I feel comfortable though, I am quite the clown. If you have kids in the home, they will need to be over the age of 10 years old. I came to the shelter with a pretty severe skin condition that I have been recovering from. It was pretty uncomfortable, but I am on the road to recovery. I was also born with deformed front legs and although they are not causing me any pain now, I may develop arthritis as I age. Please speak with your adoption counselor about my medical needs.
Please help this special boy find his home by sharing the following adoption information:
Animal ID: 592305
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What a sweetie. Positive thoughts going out to Leonardo finding a forever, loving home.
I’d love to have Leonardo in my home caring for him
Oh he is so adorable!! Not to mention what a handsome boy he is! I will be praying for this special boy,that he will find his PERFECT human and live an amazing life! I know the perfect,loving family is out there for him!
Beautiful baby would take him in a heart beat sending love nd hope from UK for a forever home
Hoping for a loving home for Leonardo!
I’d love to have him for me and my kids to raise cherish and take great care of
It doesn’t make sense the way these animals are being mistreated
shared with love
If you can get her here,I want her!
I dont see deformaties in animals, i dont care if they have lost a limb for whatever reason! We need a happy home for this happy little kid! Personally i would take him in a minute! He would get all the loving, he would be spoiled!