Garry is a very special boy, who is looking for a home just as special as he is.

01-11-25 Please meet Garry! He is a very handsome young boy, who originally came to us back in July. When Garry arrived, he was showing some signs of neurological issues and so he has spent the past few months under the care of our veterinary team and has also been referred to a specialist for further investigations. The specialist feels that Garry's symptoms all point to neurological issues, but haven't been able to pin point an exact cause.

At the moment there is no further action required. In the future he may benefit from trialing medication to see if it helps with some of his behaviors and there would also be the option to refer him for an MRI to see if any further information can be discovered. The specialists report can be forwarded on to his adopters vets. Garry is now ready to find his forever home and will be available by donation.

All About Garry

Garry is generally a happy and lively boy, but he does display neurological symptoms such as frequent circling and episodes of ataxia (a loss of coordination or balance) and these can worsen when he is overwhelmed or stressed. He also experiences episodes of star gazing or fly catching, accompanied by side-to-side head movements. When Garry is experiencing one of his episodes, he can get a bit mouthy and nippy and so for this reason he will be looking for an adult only home. We also feel that Garry's vision is slightly impaired and he can squint, but this doesn't slow him down and he follows your voice well.

He absolutely loves his food, but he can resource guard his food from both humans and dogs, so he will need adopters who are willing to work on this behavior with him.

Garry has been steadily gaining weight since he has arrived with us, but it has been noted that he is growing slower than would be expected for a puppy of his age and he is currently underweight.

Though Garry may never be a normal dog, we are hopeful that in a calm and quiet home, once he has settled into a routine, some of these symptoms may subside a little. He did spend 48 hours in a home when he went to visit the specialist and it's clear that kennel life really isn't helping him. In the home he was much more relaxed and circled much less frequently. He slept soundly through the night and was happy to go outside to the toilet and really enjoyed cuddling up on the sofa to watch TV.

Garry doesn't realise that he's different from any other puppy and approaches each day full of life, joy, and curiosity. He is an absolute delight to spend time with.

Garry's Perfect Home

Garry’s ideal home will be a calm and quiet one, where he can settle into a predictable routine. He would really benefit from adopters who have experience with dogs who have neurological issues, or those who are willing to learn and, most importantly, promise never to give up on him. He would love a family who are around most of the time to offer him reassurance and company.

Garry could be homed as an only dog, but he could also live alongside another kind resident dog. If he was homed with another dog they would need to be calm and laid back and wouldn't mind having him racing around after them. His adopters would also need to ensure they were fed separately.

As Garry has never lived in a home before, everything will be new to him. His adopters will need to be kind and understanding as he learns all about home life and new skills such as house training and would need to be prepared that he might not be as quick to learn as other dogs. He’ll also need a little more practice with walking on a lead and harness.

With time, patience, and lots of love, Garry will flourish and bring endless joy to the special family who opens their heart to him.

Garry has a travel document.

Can live with other dogs

This dog can be homed with a resident dog.