Tubu - Adopted

Name: Tubu

Age: Estimated 8 years

Breed: Pekingese

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Philadelphia, PA area

Vet Info: Tubu is confirmed neutered.  He is up to date on vaccines and is next due for the rabies vaccine in June, 2018, and the distemper parvo vaccine at the end of March, 2016.  He has not had a recent heartworm test.  Tubu has "just recently" been diagnosed with SARDS and is completely blind.  His owner writes that he has Lyme, too, but when he flares up, they put him on meds and he is fine.  They also tell us that he gets carsick.  Tubu weighs about 19 pounds.

Owner Info: DOB 5/2007. Tubu is an adorable fellow was saved from a neighbor who called him names and allowed him to run in the street.  He has been with his current owners for three years.  Tubu has recently been diagnosed with SARDS, and his owners feel he needs more attention than they can give, and that they are not able to meet his needs.  They have tried other rescues, and have told us we're the first rescue who did not berate them for trying to rehome Tubu.  His owner writes, "I am distraught about this and want what's best for Tubu ! He is so special and kind and gentle and loving - he is adjusting for sure but we are never home to help him!"

Tubu is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained, however his owner writes that since he has become blind, he has taken a few steps back in his housebreaking and is urinating in the house.  Tubu is described as "outgoing", and is good with people of all ages, and female dogs.  His owner told us "he just gets territorial" around male dogs, and gave us more information:  "To answer your question about being territorial, I mean when he senses a male dog he growls and keeps dogs at a distance, but female dogs he all too friendly with ! He usually wins the battle of listen this is my home and these people in it I love ! He has never had to snap nor has he bit any dogs just growls ! He loves and plays with our neighbors BIG HUGE lab he is male so there is no rhyme or reason for his selection process ! He loves other dogs and when we have been away we have placed him in the care of the pet hotel which is a part of our vet and they just love him ! We usually pay extra so he has group play and he does well ! We have not sent him there since Srds however, so not sure if he has gotten more temperamental because of the lack of sight !"  Tubu is not possessive of toys, treats, or food and has never bitten or snapped.

Tubu's owners write that he is struggling with being blind, "but doing okay - I think he misses chasing rabbits and having freedom to run."

Tubu's owners want us to know he is a very special boy!  "He is amazing and loving and someone who has time to look after him will enjoy his company!".  They are hopeful a new home or rescue will be found as soon as possible, because by the summer, they will be unable to keep him.  

Update 3/14/16: We've heard from Tubu's owner and he is becoming urgent!  With four children and all of their activities, they are having difficulty paying for Tubu and meeting his needs.  She writes, "Please keep searching!"