Hi there people! My name is Morton, but everyone calls me Morty. I am a noble nine-year-old fellow who is looking for a loving and kind home with someone who will cherish me and always keep me safe and in return I will become your new best friend. I am the one that fits the bill if you are seeking a best buddy, BFF, confidant, escort and loyal companion.

My birthdate is 7/12/2015 and my wagging tail says I am still young-at heart. I’m contentedly hanging with my foster family, waiting for my soul mate and want my next home to be my last. Here is what my foster mom has learned about me, so pay attention.
Morty was living a charmed life in his previous home, however, the family’s human youngster had an allergy to dog fur and medicating their developing child was not a choice they could make so they made a most difficult decision to entrust Morty to our care. Morty moved into his foster home and settled in quickly, as if he had been there forever.

Morty is mostly deaf, but he doesn’t know anything is amiss. “Good Boy” “Come” “Sit” are hand signals he is responding to and he’s working on “Down”. Deaf dogs tend to be expert at reading body language and cues better than most might think. Not being stimulated by noises ensures Morty sleeps soundly and minimizes his bark voice to communicate that he needs to be let out, thinks you should notice it’s feeding time, or when he spots the intruding gardener working outside.
Morty is eager to start each morning with an outing to the backyard at dawn and returns to snooze until it is time to rise. Then he knows its breakfast time and does a little dance with a twirl or two and twinkle in his eyes. Food is his highly valued resource and diet management is key to keeping him healthy and fit. He is eager to go on leash walks or an outing in the car and loves to curl up on the couch with the family for TV time. He loves to meet new people, children delight him and he is friendly with all other dogs he has met on social outings. What makes Morty happiest are the simple things in life; a treat, a walk to the park, a back scratch, belly rub, getting in the car to go are the things that bring him joy.

Morty is current on all vaccinations and had a cardiology assessment late last year. He does have heart disease common to the breed, however he was assessed at stage B1 so there is no need for medications or treatment at this time. Regular monitoring is needed along with x-rays to compare for any changes at least every 12 months. At his rescue vet exam, Morty weighed in at 19 pounds. He was treated for a mild ear infection in one ear, the vet recommended a dental to remove some loose teeth which was completed with five extractions.
Morty and his foster mom want his golden years to include a loving human as a trusted and loyal attendant to provide a home with relaxing areas and luxurious accommodations to sleep (maybe your bed). A secure backyard for success in acclimating one last time is desired because that is what he is accustomed to, but he mostly likes to stay in the house with his humans. Morty’s potty reliability is impeccable. He will head over to the back door and sometimes even give notice with a soft bark or whine when he wants to be let out.

Morty will be a faithful companion in a short time once you have gained his trust. He will give you his heart for your loyalty and love in return. If you would like to be considered to be his family, please complete an online application if you have not yet done so. Then send an email with a note of your interest to Donna at d_beirne@yahoo.com. Applicants should be within a comfortable driving distance for a meet and greet in Woodland Hills.