STEWIE WINTER *LOCAL* - HOUND / SHEPHERD / MIXED (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Hound / Shepherd / Mixed (medium coat). Adoption Fee: $685. To apply to adopt this dog now, complete our adoption application HERE To see our upcoming events where you can meet some of our dogs, please see HERE *VISION IMPAIRED* Age: 5 months as of 6/9/26 Weight: 36 lbs. as of 6/9/26 Location: RI This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Stewie Winter is a friendly handsome hunk of a puppy with a thick merle coat and a sweet, calm presence. Despite having minimal vision since birth, Stewie navigates the world with optimism and joy: he’s curious in safe spaces, playful with other social creatures, and affectionate with humans. He uses his other senses to map out his immediate environment quickly, and navigates familiar spaces easily. Understandably, Stewie is very sensitive to loud noises, especially moving noises like traffic. His world is intentionally kept small as he is learning about this big world, but h e is a smart boy and has a good amount of brave. With appropriate exposures in small doses and paired with positive reinforcement, he is building his confidence every day. Stewie is an intelligent people pleaser and wonderfully mild‑mannered. He responds well to guidance (and treats!), is calm in the crate, rides well in the car, and is doing well with house training. One of his favorite pastimes is napping, but he also enjoys romps with other social puppies and adults, as well as playing with toys on his own and training and sniffy games. Stewie is a smart boy and has learned "sit" easily, and is working on building a vocabulary that will help him navigate this world. As a young pup with limited vision, he will need an adopter who is patient and understanding, has a quiet home and lifestyle, and will advocate for his needs. He will also need continued support through all the puppy basics as well, like housetraining, crate time, leash walking, and manners. Stewie will do best in a quiet home/neighborhood with plenty of safe spaces for play (think soft edges and non-slip floors) and a consistent floor layout (without things being moved around). For these reasons, while Stewie is friendly with people of all shapes and sizes, he would likely do best living in a household with lower foot traffic, just a few resident people and no/older children. Though Stewie may be missing the gift of sight, his personality more than makes up for it. He has proven to be a resilient, gentle and affectionate pup, and he is more than ready for a home that will celebrate his bright spirit, support his visual impairment with kindness, and enjoy the affectionate companion he'll most certainly be. Stewie's Backstory: Stewie was part of the Winter litter, five pups who were born in Louisiana in early January of 2026 and were raised in a loving foster home. Medical Condition: Micropthalmia and Impaired Vision. The dog has underdeveloped and small eyes and does not appear to have much vision but he is comfortable. There isn't anything to be done to improve his vision; our primary goal is to make sure he stays comfortable. The dog may be prone to recurrence surface ocular infections (conjunctivitis) due to material getting into the space between the eye and eyelid, or curling in of the eyelids causing chronic irritation. This has not been observed, but if this becomes the case, surgery or medical therapy can be considered. No treatment is recommended at this time. An adoption donation is required for each adoption; please see HERE for more information about this. To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: Adoption Application - SOS Animal Rescue League in Rhode Island (sosarl) **Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	Not Required
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Other:	Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations