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mmy is deaf, but he communicates beautifully in his own way, nudging his head into your lap for comfort, following your movements, and staying close to his people. Inside, he’s incredibly responsive and eager to please. Outside, he’s working on leash manners and adjusting to a noisier world he can’t hear, but he’s making steady progress with patience and positive guidance. He’s medium/low energy, happy to play with his ball or chew on his kong, but equally thrilled to curl up for a long crate nap while you work. He absolutely adores being near his humans and has settled into household life with impressive ease. With other dogs, he’s friendly and just really wants to be included! Never aggressive, just enthusiastic and unaware of his size! Hammy is fully house-trained, crate-trained, and sleeps through the night. He loves every person he meets and has zero reaction to squirrels, noisy streets, or other distractions, one of the perks of being unbothered by sound. He’s gentle, snuggly, and so ready to be someone’s best friend.
Recently, Hammy received a full medical workup that finally gave us answers. He was diagnosed with chronic atopic dermatitis with otitis, which explains his long-term skin and ear discomfort. He’s now on the proper treatment — antibiotics, topical care, antiseptic wipes, and probiotics — and is already feeling so much better. His foster describes his little groans during itch relief as “Hammy being Hammy,” and we’re excited to see them fade as he continues healing. Most of all, Hammy just wants to love and be loved. He thrives in a calm, caring home — where his people are around, and he can be part of the daily routine. He’s easygoing, affectionate, and endlessly loyal. Hammy has survived more hardship than he lets on, but he hasn’t let it dim his spirit for one second. He is ready for his forever famil, and they are going to be so lucky.