The status of TN/Pete was
last posted on 03/15/25 by
Live. Love. Bark.
Male Dog, Brittany
Brittany (Short Coat)
Description:
Hi. My name is Pete. I'm a 4-year-old, orange and white Brittany who was born with cataracts in both eyes, then I went blind. When I was blind, I engaged in compulsive repetitive behaviors, such as spinning, barking, and pica (eating non-food items). The surgery was successful and I can see again. As a result, I acquired an additional compulsive behavior; eyeing light and shadows. Fortunately, with the help of medication, all these compulsive behaviors have improved a great deal, with the exception of pica. My favorite toy is a black Kong. My foster mom gave it to me because I can't bite through it. I love to fetch and retrieve and could do so all day long. Being able to see is such a blessing If I have difficulty finding my Kong when it bounces to a hidden place, I'm good at a game called Hot and Cold. I respond well to the command " leave it!" when I find something I want to put in my mouth. I also respond well to the command "drop!" after an object is already in my mouth. I weigh 35 lb and like to stay active. Since I like to move around a lot, perhaps one day my foster mom could teach me how to wiggle my tush to " Nothing But a Hound Dog." I'm not a picky eater and will swallow anything I put in my mouth. That is why I cannot be left alone unsupervised because I swallow things that I shouldn't. When I am anxious, white noise helps me to stay calm and focused. I do not get along with other dogs and probably not cats. As for children, I don't know how well I would get along with them because I haven't really been exposed to them. I walk well on a leash and have perfect recall. I'm up to date on all my vaccines and I am in good health. However, I require eye drops everyday once per day. I love to ride in the car and watch the world go by. I want to please and will do anything I'm asked. Despite my pica, I am a happy dog and when I'm tired I will sit and cuddle on my foster mom's lap. I'm very thankful for all the care I have received. It has been done with devotion by the people at nbran. I hope that soon I will be in a permanent home with a loving family. I will need eye drops for life, and I really don't mind them. My foster mother tells me "Chin." This reminds me to rest my head in her hand so she can put the drops in my eyes.
