Meet Wheezy – The Sweetest Girl Seeking Her Forever Home!
Wheezy is an affectionate and loyal dog who has a heart full of love to give! She’s a snuggly, playful, and incredibly sweet companion who will quickly become your best friend. Whether you’re looking for a snuggle buddy on the couch or a walking partner, Wheezy’s devotion to her people makes her truly special.
Wheezy is approximately 3 years old. She was adopted from Wolf Trap Animal Rescue in November 2022 and there was very little information available on her at the time. We have had her for over 2 years now, but upon adopting her we realized she had a rough first year before joining our family. We have worked with her a lot over that time, and she has overcome quite a bit to become a very sweet and affectionate dog.
Wheezy got her name because when she is really enjoying a good scratch or love from her people, she lets out little “wheezes” and “oinks” as she smiles with contentment. Her favorite activities include being with her people, perfectly happy snuggling on the couch watching tv. She also walks on the leash well and does enjoy a nice walk, but she is reactive with other dogs and people on walks, so it is best to avoid other interactions when out in public. However, she also really enjoys rough housing with her family inside or outside in the yard, which brings her the most joy out of any form play.
For the family lucky enough to adopt Wheezy, there are a few things to look forward to:
• She absolutely loves her people. You will be the center of her world, and she will want nothing more than to be by your side.
• She is super smart! On top of being fully house trained and never showing destructive behavior inside, she knows basic commands and picks up new tricks quickly. She knows “place” which is great for when guests visit the home, or you just need her to go to her spot for a few minutes.
• She has three past times; cuddling, play fighting/rough housing, and eating! She truly is the perfect dog for a quiet home without other animals. She looks to her people for companionship and returns the favor tenfold. When rough housing, she really gets into it, and although she likes to mouth a little, is very gentle and will stop and go right back to cuddling as soon as you tell her to.
What you need to know and things to consider before inquiring about adoption:
• Wheezy needs to be the only pet in the home, as she is not comfortable around other animals and can show aggression toward them. She would do best in a household where she can be the center of attention and not have to compete with other pets or young children.
• Given her aggression issues with other animals, she is currently on Venlafaxine, which has helped in a lot of areas quite a bit. It is recommended that the adoptive family continues this treatment. It is a pill given about 12 hours apart which can be aligned with mealtimes, making it super easy to remember and administer. If it is decided to stop treatment, the medication should not be stopped abruptly. We can transfer our treatment agreement from the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Fairfax to the new family. This will prevent the need to start over with any treatment plans, initiation visits or prescriptions needed.
• We believe she has food allergies as she continued to have ear infections. We have switched her to Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Hydrolyzed Protein Dry Food, and it has solved the issue. However, we have not reintroduced other proteins to rule out what the allergen may be, so it is recommended she stay on the HP food indefinitely or until the time is taken to reintroduce other food options one by one with success. We also have HP Wet Food, which we use to give medication and as a treat from time to time, and she absolutely loves it.
• She does not like the vet. We have sedation medication we give her prior to visits to help make things run as smoothly as possible, but for her sake we try to keep the vet visits to the necessities and anything we can do at home, we do.
We absolutely adore our “lil Weez” and it has been a very difficult decision to go the rehoming path, but we are committed to what is best for her in the long run. Being in a home where she is the only animal will truly let her best shine through and let her live a fulfilled life where she can do what she loves, cuddle her family without the distraction of another animal.
If you can provide a peaceful home with no other animals or young children and can help keep her on the right track with her medication/dietary needs, she would be an awesome addition to your home! If you think you can offer Wheezy the loving, pet-free home she deserves, do not hesitate to reach out. We are dedicated to ensuring she finds the right home and are happy to answer any questions openly and honestly, now and well into the future.