Bowie is an adorable white and brown puppy with velvety soft fur. He is blind.

Bowie is outgoing, fearless, and LOVES to snuggle. He is crate-trained and does great. His house-training is going well and he is improving with leash training. Bowie does great with my grandchildren during their visits, ages 5 and 9, however we do suggest that he not live with any children under the age of 5. He also relishes the company of other dogs and will definitely need a companion dog, any size!

Blind dogs typically do best living in a home with a long-term dog companion to act as their guide and with whom they can build a trusting relationship. Blind dogs also need a stable and consistent living environment without a lot of furniture moving or home moving so that they aren't stressed by having to figure out a new environment and how to feel secure.

IAR subsidizes post-adoption professional training with Jane Marshall (www.cheerydogs.com) to encourage a life-long and successful bond between the dog and the adopter. Group classes for puppies and adult dogs are provided at a substantial discount to IAR adopters.