Macklin has been with his foster family since June 2019. With his allergies, impaired vision (and complicated eye care regimen), facial swelling, mobility issues, and quirky reactivity towards all things small; Macklin could not be considered an easy-keeper. He will enjoy the rest of his days being loved and spoiled by his foster family who adores him.

Macklin was originally surrendered to FBRN because he didn’t see eye-to-eye with the other animals in his life. Truth be told, Macklin doesn’t much like other dogs. Or new people, either. He is extremely reactive with other animals, and while he loves humans (eventually), it takes him a long time to warm up to strangers.

Along with his reactivity, Macklin also suffers from anxiety and what might be best described as doggie OCD. His love of balls doesn’t just border on obsessive, it jumps right over the wall. If he can’t get his paws on his particular ball of choice, then there’s heck to pay in the form of loud, incessant barking. The same goes for being left alone—Macklin has separation anxiety and will bark himself hoarse when his person is not around.

Finally, Macklin has some health issues that are common to Frenchies, but exacerbated by his age. He is on a limited ingredient diet with daily doses of Apoquel to control his allergies, and he has limited hind end mobility (no stairs or jumping on the furniture for this boy!) He has a calcified ulceration (essentially a healed-over scar) in his right eye, which has impaired his vision.

So how can we best describe Macklin? Well, first we need to be honest about his behaviors and needs: he is a reactive and anxious dog with health issues, who can’t be around other animals, children, or strangers. But that’s not all there is to this beautiful boy. He’s also a master of fetch, a top-notch lap warmer, and a connoisseur of cuddling. Macklin is an active, happy boy who can amuse himself for what seems like hours with his beloved tennis balls (and the occasional antler).

Despite his quirks, Macklin’s foster mom loves her very special boy, and says, “Macklin is smart, athletic, and affectionate. His tail doesn’t really wag – his whole back-end wiggles back and forth. When I first got him, I sang to him, a little ditty just repeating his name so he knew I was singing to him. He was SO HAPPY that he howled! It was one of the cutest things I have ever seen. He is a GREAT little dog. So cute, sprinkled with grey at all the points.”

Macklin found the perfect home with his foster home who will love him for the rest of his life.

Many of our Frenchies require ongoing medical care and our hospice dogs are no exception. If you’d like to donate, just click on the button to become Macklin’s sponsor.