Gizmo, Partially Sighted, Staffie, DOB 08-09

Gizmo, Partially Sighted, Staffie, DOB 08-09



Homing requirements: Gizmo is partially sighted and needs a family geared to this. It is actually easy to forget he is challenged when in his company. His family will need to have awareness and be alert making sure he isn't put at risk of injury or danger i.e. roads. He needs a family who can ensure his eyes receive 'care' as required, if they prove vulnerable. Gizmo could live with another fluent dog or dog friendly cat. Gizmo would prefer a companion home, but would tolerate part-time working.

His Story: Gizmo was found stray & chipped, but the owner was no longer contactable. He presented with 'cherry eyes', but once operated on was found to have very limited vision which he makes full use of with alert hearing and he is not as 'disabled' as you would assume.

Advert: Gizmo is a larger than life character in a small body with tiny eyes that seem to gaze up at you with a huge smile! He is very attuned to people and loves to meet everyone and everything. Gizmo has a passion for life; a heart the size of a ship and just adores company! Gizmo is sensitive to light coloured items and moving objects, optimising and 'reading' every bit of sensory information he has to achieve quite a clear understanding of his environment.

Gizmo is happy to run around and play ball, but just as happy to sit by your feet and be stroked whilst you watch TV. He will potter from room to room and be beside you. Gizmo is special, but no need to feel sorry for him ... he is never sad. In kennels he stands alert waiting for a voice directed his way or a movement which means he might get a fuss! He isn't delicate and loves a rough and tumble, but obviously his home needs to be managed to ensure he doesn't inadvertently damage himself e.g. sharp coffee table corners. Gizmo is a concentrated dollop of goodness.

"Please note this dog is currently in boarding kennels and is also available for foster until a 'forever' home is found".

If you are interested in re-homing please complete our homing questionnaire so we can ensure our dogs are matched and will suit your circumstances/lifestyle.

Picture below pre-op...


Post op!


***PLEASE NOTE: We are a rescue finding dogs their forever homes. We usually ask for a minimum donation of £150 at the time of adoption, for each dog, to help us continue helping homeless dogs***.

Charlie & Dan (volunteers) walked Gismo on Friday - "What a clever (& compact!) boy - he sticks close most of the time & strides out Frank-style when he feels confident" ...



He managed the steps & bridges with no problem & loved being out and about....



Gizmo is one of the easiest dogs we have in at the moment. He is easy to walk providing your are aware so he doesn't walk through stinging nettles or brambles. He stays close, looking up to you in such a sweet way. VERY, very endearing soul. His eyes look sore and we are asking our vet to re-operate on them this week to offer him the optimum vision.







Gismo really would benefit from some TLC in a foster home - are you able to help?

Gizmo has had a double radial eye operation with removal of the third eye lid, removal of under eye lining material and an attempt to bring the eyes slightly forward. He came out on pain killers & special eye drops. It will take at least 2 weeks for his eyes to settle.

Heres the beautiful boy travelling home from the vets having hadsurgery..lets hope his next pictures begin to reveal success!



All Gizmo needs now is some TLC in his very own forever home ... where are you?