Meet Twila, Roma’s foster sister! Her beautiful brown eyes sparkle and her face beams in a perpetual grin. Every day is an opportunity, and Twila greets the morning with optimistic enthusiasm. “What new pleasures are in store for me today?”, wonders the irrepressible Twila. She is a splendid role model for tiny Roma, our littlest hand-fed baby. Not only is Twila a sweet and kind-hearted soul, but she can show Roma a thing or two about overcoming adversity.

What would you like to do today? Whatever it is, Twila is a willing accomplice. If your preference is to sleep in or curl up in front of the television, she’s there. Like to play doggie dress-up? Get your outfits and camera ready. If you would like to go out for a ride in the car, shopping, or picnic in the park, she’s your girl. A recent outing found Twila posed in the midst of a field of yellow flowers, her brindle coat gleaming – a true “Frenchie” impressionist painting!

Twila came to FBRN after sustaining a paralyzing back injury. She has made remarkable progress since arriving in our care and is a happy, bright charmer. She just had her annual vet check-up and passed with flying colors. She has her own wheelchair cart and stroller for mobility. She’s very good at using the cart and, it is said, can really “haul b*tt”! She also enjoys sightseeing trips around the neighborhood or to the store riding regally in her stroller.

Although she still cannot use her back legs, Twila has control of her bowels and bladder and no longer needs to wear a diaper. If she is taken out often enough she does not have accidents, although she may have a little dribble if she has to wait too long. She “dances”, bouncing up and down on her front feet and gives little barks and grunts to let you know if she has to go out or just to tell you she’s glad to see you!

Twila gets around in the house just fine by “scooting” on smooth surfaces. If she is going to scoot on carpet, her back legs must be wrapped with vet wrap to avoid rug burns. Usually, she uses the cart in her foster home. But, right now her cart is off limits in the house as her high power motivating might roll right over Roma! Twice a week, she dons a life jacket and goes swimming in the garden tub. Her foster mom works her legs to keep them from stiffening. She would love to paddle around with you in a big pool if you have one and promise to use the proper safety precautions.

Easygoing Twila could join most any existing pack. She gets along with all dogs, large or small only reciprocating when provoked. She doesn’t start trouble and loves to play. Mostly, though, she loves her people. She will lie quietly in your lap for hours, and would be the best possible go-to-work dog. She would be an enthusiastic greeter, charming the grumpiest boss.

Twila could live in almost any type of home, but a house without stairs to the outside would allow her easy access so she could use her cart or scoot and would not have to be carried out. A fenced yard is preferred because she loves to go outside. But, she could do without if she is promised the opportunity to enjoy nature outings with her family. Speaking of family, she loves children of all ages. Caring for Twila would be a wonderful experience for an older, compassionate child. A stay-at-home person who can let Twila out frequently is a plus. If you work from home, she will join you for those tedious conference calls, chewing blissfully on her Nylabone.

Twila requires a little bit more care than the average frog, but the depth of her character is makes the effort so well worth it. She is easy to love, hard to forget. Twila deserves one of FBRN’s wonderful adoptive families. Will you be the one to claim this special prize? If so, hitch up the U-Haul to come fetch her. She’s waiting in Florida with her cart, stroller, orthopedic mattress and a boat-load of toys. Darling Twila will not be shipped.

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