Foster Friday: Kris

Kris is the superstar of the week! Kris is being fostered in NJ, but can travel to that forever home. Please circulate around so Kris can find that perfect forever home!

Foster Dog’s Name? Kris Kringle (Ho, Ho, Ho)
Breed? Australian Shepherd mix
Gender? Male
Altered? Yes
Age? 1 year 2 months
Potty trained? Yes
Crate trained? Yes and loves it with some cheese
Cat safe? Not sure
Dog friendly? Yes
Kid friendly? Older than 13years
Fence jumper? Can't see it to jump it.But I walk into it real well.
Happy as an only dog? Definitely if spoiled with tug-of-war, walks, Nyla-bones
Any meds? (other than HW & Frontline) Nope
Any other quirks? Does circles to orient himself (he's partially deaf), chases 'something' then stops.
Level of sight? Completely blind since birth; partially deaf as well.

Sunshine’s Questions
Favorite treat? Any and Every chew toy!! And the occasional crate blanket
Favorite pup food? CHEESE, GLORIOUS CHEESE!!!
Favorite human food? Hot dogs and hamburgers; nom-nom
Do you like to chew? Yes I do, thank you very much
Favorite chewy? Rope toys, I love to unravel them and leave tons of strings everywhere ;-)
Do you like pedicures? Only if neon nail color is used
How do you feel about the couch? Mine, when I can find it and jump up on it
Do you prefer snuggling or your own giant bed? My own bed, I spread out
Favorite naughty thing to do? Pounce on people and doggies
How fast do you zoomie? My nickname is 'Vortex' as I circle
What’s your opinion on squirrels? What's that???

Opinion on birds? Do they really taste like chicken? Hmm… are birds the same as the stars I see when I bump my head?
Are you a guard dog at the front door? Or a sleeping laid back pup? Some sounds get me going, but once it's a person, they must let me pounce on them
Do you like long walks? Yes!!!
How important is your sleep? Fairly as I can be cranky like my foster mom
Who is your favorite puppy friend? Ringo the Dingo
Do you like to travel?  Yep, love the new smells and sleep in the car on the way there
Where did you travel from? Texas
Any interesting travel stories? My first airplane ride and it was at night. I was scared and shaking in cold NJ but my foster family hugged me and kept me warm
What do you think of strangers? I love meeting people!! Must pounce on them!!

Favorite toys? Rope toys, fleece toys, chew toys, Nyla-bones, my blanket, my foster brother's blanket, my foster mom's jacket, her scarf, recycling papers (I bring these back to my foster mom, she needs them =), etc.
What’s your favorite game to play? TUG-OF-WAR!!!! It ROCKS
Opinion on belly rubs? They're good but I love to PLAY
Do you yell at your humans for anything? I love to keep them guessing so I randomly let them know I'm around.
Do you marinate your brains to make them smarter? (sleeping upside down with head off bed or furniture) Gets me too dizzy… apparently I already am dizzy enough


To learn more about the Blind Dog Rescue Alliance
http://www.blinddogrescue.com/

Fill out application here
http://fs8.formsite.com/blinddogrescue/form758585118/index.html