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Special Needs
A dog can be special needs for physical or emotional reasons.
A dog who has an illness or medical condition is an example of a physical SPECIAL NEEDS MEDICAL dog. This can be as simple as needing a pill once or twice a day for the rest of his life. Sometimes it's a more serious illness. When we rescue a dog, we work very hard to meet the dog's needs. If you're a person who asks "what can I do to help a dog", you may be an excellent candidate for this sort of dog.
A dog who is profoundly SHY is an example of a dog with an SPECIAL NEEDS EMOTIONAL dog. Usually this is a dog who was not handled as a pup or who was owned by a human who didn't take time to work with him/her. The best home for this sort of dog is an all adult home that is relatively quiet. Not for the human social butterflies!! If your front door has a sign that reads "The Dog Lives Here...You Don't" you MIGHT be a great candidate for this dog.
This category of dog is for the human who is looking to make a difference!