Tucker

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Tucker, an adorable 8-week-old, puppy arrived at our house on Wednesday evening. We drove down to pick him up from a Good Samaritan who had rescued him from a breeder who, unable to sell him, felt they may have to euthanize him. These breeder's were happy to give him to our Good Samaritan when they heard that Ragom would welcome him with open arms and get him placed in a loving home. The reason Tucker could not be sold is that he was born without a right eye, so he only has eyesight in his left. This will in no way affect his quality of life and he is just like any other playful, happy puppy. He passed his vet check yesterday with flying colors and the vet will get back to us on what, if anything, needs to be done with his right eye. It now looks like it is beginning to close and I anticipate, when totally healed, he will look like he has a permanent wink. Believe me, this does not affect how absolutely adorable he is. He is a light golden color (however, his ears are darker golden and he may darken up as he grows) with a white streak on top of his head. Not only is he incredibly happy and well-socialized, he amazed us by sleeping through the night the last two nights and kept his crate cleaned.  I have never had a puppy this young be able to hold his bladder for 7 hours! I am convinced that he is also incredibly smart - he already answers to his name, comes when called, is rapidly getting use to his leash, and almost sitting on command. All this in just two days.

Tucker will not be able to go to his forever home until we find out what needs to be done with his eye and until he is neutered, but he would love to begin visiting with potential families. If you are ready for puppy kisses and snuggles, but also ready for all the work it takes to raise a puppy, let your placement advisor know. One caution I have for families with young children - he is teething and has very sharp teeth that he uses on everything - arms, legs, toes, fingers. We are working constantly with him on "No bite", but his gnawing can hurt.