Our favorite cinnamon bun, Davis, is ready to spice things up and find his forever home! Davis is a special boy looking for a family with previous Frenchie experience who will understand his special needs.

Davis is one of the happiest guys around. He loves everyone he meets and greets them with a smile before flopping over for a belly rub. He is not shy! He makes his daily rounds around the neighborhood in his stroller, then walks along a specific part of the sidewalk to say hello to his favorite trees.

Davis has IVDD, a spinal malformation which cannot be corrected with surgery, and limited mobility in his back end. He can walk on his own, but he does not walk like a super model. His foster family wraps his feet to avoid scrapes and bloody toes, the wraps also give him additional traction (it’s also called fashion!). Having said that, Davis cannot go on long walks and he has an Eddie’s Wheels cart for long walks. He doesn’t mind the cart, but seems a bit confused by it because he knows he can walk! His foster family expected him to take off in his cart, like some of his FBRN counterparts, and every now and again he does, but he also tries to rollover in it to get belly rubs. Davis has no shame; he knows what he wants!

To maintain his health, Davis takes several medications and supplements. He also eats a special diet due to his sensitive stomach and food allergies. He is very well behaved and 100% potty trained – Davis has not had any accidents in the house and lets his foster family know when he needs to go out. He sleeps in a dog bed next to the human bed at night and knows a few commands that are appropriate for a dog with limited mobility.

Davis would do well in just about any type of environment, but his forever family might need to “Davis-proof” their home. Most of the tile flooring in his foster home is covered in yoga mats so that Davis can get around. Areas with thicker carpeting are his favorite because they are best for his “army crawls” and, of course, rolling around on carpet is an all-time Frenchie fave! Davis cannot and must not do any stairs so a forever home without stairs is ideal. Although, toting a 31-pound Frenchie around could be considered exercise!

Davis isn’t a fan of being in the car but has gotten better over the past year and after the first pit stop usually settles into his car seat. He cannot be given tranquilizers because it affects the use of his legs – not good for a dog that already has mobility issues!

The perfect home for Davis will not have other pets. Davis is very inquisitive with all the neighborhood dogs and has done fine on leash around them. However, Davis is a resource guarder when it comes to food and should be the only pet in his forever home. Also, he is reactive to certain noises, so expect him to bark at unfamiliar sounds like the doorbell (the real thing or on TV), however he is not bothered by fireworks, storms, thunder, lightning, or hurricanes.

It is very important that Davis’s forever family be VERY protective of his back. Ideally someone who is an experienced Frenchie owner or has experience with dogs who have IVDD or spinal issues. Davis will do best in a home with more than one person, especially since he is quite heavy to lift or carry and he can be high maintenance. Realistically, it’s a lot for one person to manage! He does not like to be left alone and takes anxiety medication, so it would be ideal for his forever family to have someone home all day. Davis could accompany his human to the office, but the office floor may need a bit of remodeling to ensure Davis could get around. Like most Frenchies, Davis is very nosey, but that anxiety may have him Velcro’d to his human’s side (at least at first).

Davis’s foster family has this to share about him, “Davis is a large, lovable guy (“big boned” his vet says, but he is not overweight) at 31 lbs. He is a total character who has brought a lot of joy to the house. While he’s not a snuggle bug or a lap dog, Davis is very affectionate and sweet. He loves to play with toys, sunbathe, and just watch the world go by. He is mostly well-mannered and all the neighbors love him.”

If you’re willing to put in a little extra time and effort, you’ll be repaid with unconditional love, Frenchie kisses, and a lot of laughs. So, if you think Davis would fit perfectly into your family, please apply to adopt today! Then pack your bags and be prepared to travel. Davis is too large to fly on an airplane so you’ll want to be prepared for a land adventure! FBRN does not ship dogs as cargo, so adopters are expected to pick up their dogs from their foster family.

FBRN dogs are in foster care in people’s private homes. For the foster families’ safety, we do not disclose specific locations, and we don’t set up meet and greets prior to applications. For detailed information about the dogs in our care, please read the extensive bios on each dog.