Orion Weimaraner Des Moines, IA

Please fill out an adoption application at our website: www.iowaweimrescue.org. We are not a shelter, but a rescue that operates out of foster homes and with volunteers only. Once your application is received, a volunteer will make contact with you to start our adoption approval process.

Dreamboat…

In search of a cushy retirement facility. Things get better with age and that’s true for foster Orion, or George Clooney as his foster mom sometimes calls him. Orion is a devilishly handsome boy whose chief want in life is to snuggle up with his people. The boy is a cuddle monster! He’s estimated to be 10-12 years young. He recently had a complete blood panel, and the vet was impressed with how good his bloodwork looked. He came in as a stray so we don’t know much about this sweet boy. His foster mom is looking to put about 15-20 lbs on him as he came in VERY thin. After gaining some weight, he will be scheduled for a dental to shine up those pearly whites. Things to know as you consider adopting Orion: -Does amazing with the two resident dogs -That said, he would do best with a older or calmer dog -Kids and cats unknown -Because of his golden age status, he has hind leg weakness. For that reason we will be considering homes with fewer stairs -He has added lip flap accessories which allow the cool feature of sprinkling water on the floor. Who wants dry floors anyway?! -He will do best in a home where his people are home most of the time, or perhaps he can go to work with you and snuggle up in a dog bed beside you. -He knows “sit” by hand signal (his foster mom had a fun time figuring that one out) -He is amazing in his crate, and we recommend crating him to keep him safe while his family is gone. He has the tendency to want to get on furniture and if he has a mishap, it could leave him in a dangerous position. This boy deserves the best home and to feel loved throughout whatever time he has left. If you have room in your retirement home, and think Orion could be a good fit, fill out an application. We’d love to see this sweet guy get a family of his own.

Orion is fostered in Des Moines metro.