CHARLIE *DEAF* - BOXER (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Boxer (short coat). Adoption Fee: $652.54 (includes MN taxes). PUPDATE 11.2.25 Today marks 1 week fostering Charlie! He is about 1.5 years old and still has plenty of "puppy energy" that is keeping us on our toes now that all the other fur kids in the house are in their "senior years". What he lacks in the hearing department, he definitely makes up for with his other senses - this boy is SMART! He has figured out how to open all the gates (cue a Saturday trip to Menards for some extra safety latches ), and is quickly catching on to the routines of a new place with new people, new dogs, and new cats (which oddly don't like to be chased). At the beginning of the week, we couldn't get him to eat and he would only drink water from the bathtub faucet but now at the end of the week, he's getting settled in and is happily eating his whole dish of food and drinking out of the water dish too. He's learning that the yard isn't too scary, as long as Ebben accompanies him and there's daylight. He seems to be a bit scared of the dark, so the evening/early morning potty trips require an escort with a flashlight to get to his preferred spot, but we're making progress. He had his first vet visit since his puppy shots yesterday and weighed in at a healthy 62 lbs with everything checking out great except for an ear infection and itchy ears. He's scheduled for his neuter & microchip the first week in December, and they'll check out the progress of his ears while he's under since he was not a big fan of them messing around in there. While us humans in the house still have a lot to learn about training with sign language, Charlie is catching on. He knows "come" and "good boy/yaaaay" already and we're working on "down" and "no", which he seems to be getting close on (did I mention he's smart?!). He seems eager to please, so I have no doubt he'll catch on to most anything after we figure out the best way to communicate with him. Despite what seems like a rough start to life, Charlie has loved every person he has met so far, young and old, and is just the sweetest. He's a huge snuggle bug and loves to be next to us on the couch or in bed. He likes being close to his people and needs to know where everyone is at. He loves a good game of fetch or tug-of-war and has picked out a couple favorite chew toys already too. Stay tuned for more Charlie updates as we all continue to settle in and get to know each other! NEW TO RRESCUE 10.26.25: I'm a very happy guy who loves everyone and every dog I meet. I got scared by a bunny so I might be ok with cats. I appear house trained and crate trained. I don't go on furniture, but I will sleep at the foot of your bed. I'm dead and learning sign language. My favorite thing to do is play with the other dogs and run in the yard.

• Physical Attributes

  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Tail Type:	Docked
  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	High
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Any Type
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Breed
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Eager to Please Even-Tempered Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No