{"product_id":"houston","title":"Houston","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMeet Houston! ❤️\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouston is a very special \u003cstrong\u003e13-year-old Chihuahua\u003c\/strong\u003e who is looking for someone who is willing to give a senior dog the most important thing of all: a loving home where he can be comfortable, spoiled, and cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouston is \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely blind due to advanced cataracts\u003c\/strong\u003e, but he has adapted remarkably well and navigates his surroundings using his other senses. He is a gentle senior boy who would benefit from a quiet, predictable home where he can feel safe and comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouston is looking for a \u003cstrong\u003echild-free home\u003c\/strong\u003e where he can enjoy his retirement without the hustle and bustle that can come with young children. His ideal home will be patient and understanding of his blindness and willing to make accommodations to help him navigate his new surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouston has several age-related medical needs. He recently underwent a \u003cstrong\u003efull-mouth dental extraction\u003c\/strong\u003e due to severe dental disease, and his mouth has healed well. He also has a mild heart condition that will require ongoing monitoring. Recent testing showed high blood pressure and protein in his urine, which may indicate early kidney disease and will require continued veterinary follow-up. Houston also has a hunched posture and some stiffness that may indicate chronic back pain and could require pain management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Palliative Adoption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouston is being offered as a \u003cstrong\u003epalliative adoption\u003c\/strong\u003e, and his adoption fee is being \u003cstrong\u003ecompletely waived\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our goal isn't to find someone who can promise us a certain amount of time - it's to find someone who will give Houston the best life possible for whatever time he has left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat could be \u003cstrong\u003ea month, or it could be a couple of years\u003c\/strong\u003e. We simply don't know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we do know is that Houston deserves to spend that time in a loving home rather than in a shelter. He deserves soft beds, gentle attention, a predictable routine, and someone who will cherish him exactly as he is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis adopter should be prepared for ongoing veterinary care and the possibility that his medical needs may progress over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn return, they will have the opportunity to give a senior dog something incredibly meaningful: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea loving home for his final chapter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have ever wanted to make a difference in the life of a senior animal, Houston is an incredibly special opportunity. We aren't looking for someone to give him forever - we're looking for someone willing to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhatever time he has left feel like home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ❤️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adoptions","offers":[{"title":"Waived Adoption Fee \/ 13.5 Years Old - 5 LBS \/ Neutered Male","offer_id":54085677711555,"sku":"3705","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/3065\/8243\/files\/houseton.jpg?v=1789582500","url":"https:\/\/www.hbspca.shop\/products\/houston","provider":"SPCA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}