Mihai
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This is Mihai. He is blind. He was once chained, abandoned, shot and wounded. Now he is this beautiful, healthy young dog!
Born 2023,10kg and measuring just 30cms to his shoulder, Mihai is currently in a private shelter in Romania.
Mihai was discovered on the streets in late 2024 with chain marks on his neck. At the vets, a bullet was found in his stomach and a hernia in his diaphragm. The vet was able to remove the bullet and repair the hernia. Mihai is now healthy (and neutered).
Mihai has seen an ophthalmologist who gave a presumptive diagnosis of PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) without retinal detachment as the cause of his blindness. Although there is no cure, animals tend to adapt well. As Mihai copes so well without sight it is likely he was born blind.
Despite his terrible start in life, Mihai is described as “confident and very loving”. He enjoys human company and loves to be around people. Mihai is playful, likes to explore and has a medium energy level. He is alert and interested in life, not a shy or nervous dog. His carers tell us he will say a friendly hello to strangers and “is happy to have strokes from anyone”.
While Mihai loves people, he is nervous around other dogs (presumably due to his past experiences) so he would like to be your one and only.
This next part will be a real bonus for some people… Mihai won’t need regular or long walks, certainly to start with and maybe not ever. Due to his concerns around other dogs, he will be content to explore and potter around a safe, secure garden… playing with toys or indulging in an occasional zoomie.
Possibly, and in time, Mihai could manage short walks in a quiet area. We can’t say for certain, but he is happy to wear a collar/harness and can walk on a lead. If you have access to secure private spaces, Mihai would probably enjoy time there too.
Mihai is a beautiful boy, almost like a tiny black and tan Shepherd with his pricked ears, and his clever, alert face with that butterfly marking on his forehead.
Mihai hasn’t had the good fortune to live in a home, but he’d like to learn how! He’s a clever confident chap who should pick things up quickly. He will just need a little guidance to help him in his new life. He’s come so far and through such adversity, we can’t wait to see him bring joy to his next phase of his life…and maybe yours...
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Please note - we do not rehome dogs to families with children under the age of 10.
Type of Home Sought
Mihai is looking for a home with a garden when he can enjoy exploring outdoors in a safe environment. He can live with families with dog savvy children over 12. Mihai would like to be your only pet.
Please read about our Adoption process. We really appreciate it when potential adopters have read our advice, and these are the people who are most often successful at application stage! https://www.bdruk.org/rehome
Our adoption donation is £325. This includes travel to the UK, their vaccinations, pet passport, microchip and all preparation for travel. They also come with 5 weeks free insurance (excluding The Channel Isles & Isle of Man).
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