Orson is so easy to live with, so gratifyingly happy, he's a joy to have in your life.  When you know his history, that just means even more. Orson came from a hoarding situation. A person who had managed to hide their descent into animal hoarding passed away.  Her relatives inherited a house with 56 dogs, in 2 feet of poop.  That was Orson's life,... before.

We don't actually know Orson's age. The vet chose the age of 7, (Which hey, is not really OLD for a little dog!), and he's acting younger every day.  His eyes are bright and he looks at you very often.  Orson does like to keep his eye on you!  He follows you to the bathroom!

Orson is house trained, crate trained, and does absolutely no harm in the house. The somewhat younger dogs that came in with him from the same life have had to learn all those skills, are still learning them...but it seems Orson has just been waiting to use them again.  He's not a barker, even though he is fostered with several "bad examples"!

Orson was already neutered before he came into foster and just had a dental.  He lost 8 teeth, and it was a blessing.  His smile is still adorable!

His only health issue of note is a grade 2 to 3 heart murmur which needs no medication at this time, and does not affect his ability to function at all.  He's overweight.  There is no need for it!  Orson did a six foot zoomie circle on his second real leash walk, as soon as he hit the grass beyond the porch steps.  He was so excited!  He pants the whole time, but absolutely LOVES walks.  He doesn't beg or seem hungry either.  It was probably all there was to do in the hoarder home.  Eat. Then wait for someone to come and break up the monotony of his existence with food and water.  With his enthusiasm, it won't be difficult for him to come down to a healthy weight.

He is a bit timid, but not at all shy.  He is a serious worshipper of your hands. He will lick them, (possibly way too much), if you are nearby and not petting him!  He loves pets, and his fur is incredibly soft.  Baby DUCK soft!  So, it is a pleasure to pet him.  Orson was not comfortable on your lap or on the couch at first, but recently his foster mom started seeing if he could be.  He can!  He has started playing with toys, just a little.  There is a disreputable looking penguin toy without a squeaker anymore, that keeps making its way into his bed.   

Orson has been in foster since May 8th, and really just needed that dental...and a bit of decompression time.  He finished his post dental antibiotics last week, and is SO VERY ready to have a forever home.  His heart is completely open to love!

Orson needs two measured meals a day, belly rubs instead of treats, tiny walks and YOU.  

Fill out an application and talk to his foster mom, who can't wait to tell you all about him. She says, "Maybe Orson is your dog, and you just don't know it yet!  In which case?  FINE CHOICE!"