Neyo - In Foster Care

Name: Neyo

Age: 7-10 years

Sex: Male (not altered)

Breed: Min Pin

Location: Columbus, Ohio area

Vet info: Neyo is not neutered and is not up to date on vaccines.  He has not had a recent heartworm test.  Neyo has been treated for ear infections.  He weighs 17 pounds.  His caregiver believes he's pretty healthy, but says he needs a dental. 

Owner Info: Neyo is a 7 - 10 year old completely blind min pin who stands about 16".  He has been with his current caregiver for four months. She was asked to watch him for two weeks while his owner moved, but his owner never came back for him, and his caregiver has been unable to reach his previous owner.  His caregiver is unable to keep him as they have three young children and six animals of their own, and are having difficulties.  They are leaving on 5/23, so Neyo must find a new home by Wednesday, May 22nd, or as much as it upsets and stresses her, he will be taken to the shelter.  His caregiver has reached out to friends, family and other rescues, and has posted several times on CraigsList, but has been unable to find Neyo a new home.  "Neyo is a loving minpin who does not let his blindness get in his way. He can go everywhere and do everything! He can find the correct door to go out of or come into, he knows where the couch, bed and food bowl are, and he knows where the people are. Neyo is a very friendly boy and has not met a stranger! He likes everyone and will welcome everyone. He is great with the kids he is currently living with (from 8 months old to 6 years old) and is good with other dogs and cats! He loves to sleep in bed and do all the normal doggie things. “Neyo is an indoor dog confined to one area of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  His caregiver writes, "He is a total doll baby. He was terrified at first. He has transformed into a different dog over the past 4 months. He has learned to trust. He is very lovey. Gets along well with my animals. Gets around great after he learns his surroundings. He has a little crate that he LOVES. He loves to sleep in it. We believe its his safety net."  Neyo can be possessive of treats, but will allow them to be taken out of his mouth.  He has never bitten or snapped.  His caregiver says, "He has never shown any aggression to me. He's not food aggressive but is with treats. But I can talk to him and take the treat out of his mouth. But he does growl." 

"Just please help this guy. I don't want him to go to shelter but I've done everything I can do. Been very stressful with the 22nd fast approaching and nobody interested in him".