Though she be but little, she is fierce! Linguine, the tiniest of noodles, has overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to make her debut on the FBRN Available Page. This very special girl is on the hunt for a very special home—could it be yours?

Linguine was the runt of her 7-pup litter, and was surrendered by her breeder due to potential blindness. However, upon her surrender, it became immediately clear that Linguine was not only sight-impaired, but in dangerously poor health. She was severely malnourished, and within hours had a seizure that required a trip to the emergency vet. The veterinary team was concerned that Linguine had hydrocephalus, due to the size and shape of her head, and cautioned that if she did not show improvement during her hospital stay, euthanasia would be the only humane option.

Turns out that there is a lot of fight packed into Linguine’s tiny body, and she not only survived the night, but was well enough to go home the very next day! Since then, her foster family has poured all their love into our resident noodle, and she is now healthy enough to begin her search for the perfect forever home.

It’s pretty much impossible not to fall in love with Linguine—just look at that face!—but it’s important that potential adopters are aware that she has considerable special needs, and will require much more care than the average Frenchie. We can’t say for certain that she’s entirely blind, but Linguine certainly has significantly impaired vision. Her eyes are hazy, and they turn outward (a condition called exotropia). As she gets older, she may require additional ophthalmologic care. Linguine also has a liver shunt that will need to be monitored. And while not a medical condition per se; Linguine has coprophagia, which is a more palatable of way of saying that she’s a poop eater. Given her history of malnourishment, this condition isn’t surprising, but it can be decidedly unpleasant! Finally, it has to be noted that Linguine got off to an exceedingly rocky start in life, and while her recovery is nothing short of miraculous, it’s possible that her lifespan will be shorter than that of your average Frenchie.

Of course, Linguine doesn’t let any of this get her down. Whether she’s snoozing the day away in a Florida sunbeam or tearing around the house like a pint-sized bat out of heck, Linguine radiates happiness. She does little bunny hops when playing with her toys, and chases her canine foster sister with zero hesitation, even though said sister outweighs her by about 50 pounds. She is a voracious eater who goes absolutely nuts at mealtime, and definitely has a mischievous streak—seen most frequently in her penchant for stealing the kids’ toys when she thinks no one is looking. She is, in a word, delightful!

Linguine’s ideal home is one where she will be closely monitored and deeply loved. Although she has mostly figured out the lay of the land in her foster home, she occasionally loses her way and bumps into things. Her new family will need to keep a careful eye on her as she learns to navigate her new digs, and ensure that she does not injure herself on stairs, screen doors, or any other household objects that may be hazardous to a visually-impaired dog. Her new family will also need to continue her potty training—she should be taken out on a consistent schedule, as she has not quite mastered the art of doing her business outside. Finally, it is crucial that Linguine have a securely fenced yard. Not only does she need a safe place to expend all that puppy energy, but she is a notorious bolter, and will try to squeeze her way through any and every open door and gate. While none of us ever want our dogs to get loose in the neighborhood, for a blind dog, it is nothing short of a disaster. Linguine has the soul of a fighter, but her size and lack of vision leave her very vulnerable, and it’s essential that her new family take every precaution to protect her from hazards both inside and outside the home.

While Linguine adores her foster Labrador sister and has been friendly to other dogs while on neighborhood walks, her true love is her people. For that reason, she would do best in a home where someone is around for most of the day. As for who that someone is, well, Linguine isn’t picky! She loves big people, small people, adults, kids—they’re all just swell in Linguine’s book. She currently lives with four dog-savvy children, and they are all mutually smitten with one another. The only thing we don’t know about Linguine is whether she feels comfortable with cats, so for everyone’s safety, we have to say no to kitties or other small animals.

Linguine’s foster mom is also her number one fan, and tells us, “Linguine is simply amazing, and we have fallen so in love with this precious little miracle. Linguine deserves a warm, loving, full-of-fun home where she can be a part of the action and the center of attention. She is such a comical little girl, and she brings joy and love to every single person in our home every single day. Linguine may demand attention and cuddles, but in return, she gives more happiness and love than you could ever imagine.”

If you think you can give Linguine her happily-ever-after, please fill out an application to adopt and tell us why your family is the perfect match. Just be prepared to travel—Linguine is hop-hop-hopping about in beautiful southeastern Florida and will not be shipped.

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.