Ernie

Name:  Ernie

Age: Estimated 8 years

Breed: Red Heeler Mix

Sex: Male (altered per rescue)

Location: Miami, NM (northeast New Mexico)

Vet Info: Ernie is neutered, up to date on vaccines, and heartworm negative per his rescue.  He weighs about 35 pounds.

Owner Info: Ernie is an adorable and very sweet Red Heeler mix currently with a smaller sized rescue in a rural area.  They are hoping to find an experienced foster for Ernie!  Ernie has a sad story prior to his rescue.  Not long ago, he was found chained up and left to die.  Luckily, he was saved, and he is doing very well!  Ernie is almost completely blind, but seems to be able to track shadows and movement, and has even caught a gopher!  His rescue's vet said that nothing can be done to improve his vision, but that otherwise, he is in good health. Ernie is an outdoor dog with a fenced yard.  He is not yet housebroken, but is leash trained.  Ernie is a smart boy, and has already learned "sit" and "down!"  He seems to adapt well to new situations, and has already negotiated the boundaries of his large kennel.  He's also learned to rely upon their trainer to keep him safe. Ernie is described as outgoing, and is good with men and women, and male and female dogs.  He can be possessive of treats, toys, or food, but has never bitten or snapped.  

Please read their heartfelt write up and learn more about Ernie below:

Ernie is a sweet, trusting, friendly, and playful little guy, but almost completely blind. (He can make out large, contrasting shapes, and detect movement.) But he has excellent hearing and a great nose. He is small enough to carry, if need be, and quite agreeable to being lifted. He is friendly to all the dogs who greet him through his kennel mesh. Ernie was chained up and abandoned, and that's about all we know of his past. Our vet says there is nothing to be done for his vision, but he is otherwise in good shape for an older guy. Ernie needs a small home, so he can figure out where everything is, a safe little corner to call his own, and someone to love and care for him.