Aillish’s looks are as unique as her name but there’s more to her than just good looks, so keep on reading!
Aillish is still a puppy – just 6.5 months old! Even at such a young age, she’s proven to be one smart cookie! She is already housetrained AND crate trained. She loves to play but has also already discovered the joy of napping in the sunshine. She doesn’t know any special tricks or other obedience commands, but we know she’s definitely smart enough to learn some new tricks in her forever home.
Like most puppies, she loves a good chew toy – moose antler, stuffies, you name it! But because she is still a puppy, sometimes boredom gets the best of her and she chews what she shouldn’t, so she needs to be crated when left alone.
Aillish arrived at SNORT after suffering from seizers and a wobbly gait with a slight head tremor. She has since been diagnosed with epilepsy and takes medication for it twice a day, and will need to take that medication for the rest of her life. Her forever family must be committed to staying on top of her medication schedule; as long as she gets her medication, her seizures have remained at bay!
In addition to the epilepsy, Aillish was also diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia (that’s a mouthful!) which means here cerebellum is smaller than it should be, and this impacts her coordination and balance. She has definitely gained strength since arriving in her foster home, but struggles on smooth or slippery surfaces or if going at a pace faster than a walk. Carpeted areas in her forever home are a must to help her maintain traction. It’s not expected that her condition will get worse but care should be taken to make sure she does not injure herself on slippery or smooth surfaces.
She might pretend to be wary of strangers when she first meets them, but she warms up everyone she meets very quickly! She’s not been around cats but since she likes to chase after squirrels, a cat-free home might be the best fit for her. She gets along well with the male dogs she lives with but is untested around female dogs; given her non-dominant personality, though, she’d likely do fine with another female dog.
Aillish can get a bit territorial with high value items, though, when humans reach for them. It’s not a regular occurrence by any stretch and she has never bitten her humans, but it is something to keep in mind if she there are high value treats around.
Aillish sometimes likes to exercise her vocal chords when she hears noises, so apartment living might not be the best environment. But she does love sunbathing in her foster family’s yard, so a suburban or rural house would be the perfect fit for her. She’s also great on a leash so be sure to get your walking shoes ready!
This little girl might need a little extra attention to keep her safe and healthy, but we don’t think giving her some extra attention is exactly a hardship – just look at her face! And she’ll reward you with love, snuggles, and laughs! If after reading her bio, you know you are a good fit, fill out an application today.
