Hawaii dog hit by car has been waiting for someone to show her love

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Meet Acorn, a 4-year-old combined breed canine who enjoys the straightforward issues in life: cozy beds, tasty snacks and sniffing each inch of the yard. Not a lot is thought about her historical past, however her caretakers on the Hawaii Island Humane Society suspect it hasn’t at all times been straightforward.

Acorn was discovered as a stray after being hit by a automotive. She’s been on the Keaau shelter since October 2021, making her the longest resident there. Will you assist this little girl discover a residence?

After she was hit by a automotive, Acorn’s decrease backbone was fractured, leading to lowered operate in her capacity to urinate and defecate. Since she has little-to-no feeling “down there,” Acorn will simply go at any time when nature calls, so she wears a diaper — it’s turn into a form of style assertion!

The excellent news is she will be able to nonetheless stroll, run, sit and lay in your lap.

Acorn is searching for an easy-going life-style and a house stuffed with a number of stuffed toys. She’d make a wonderful companion for anybody searching for a mild good friend who’s able to rub her stomach. Acorn will want somebody who’s variety, affected person, loving and doesn’t thoughts cleansing up after her.

She’s additionally comparatively impartial round different canines and should get pleasure from sharing a house with one that may match her mellow power. A youthful canine or pet may be an excessive amount of for this lap canine to deal with. Acorn prefers to be within the firm of the mature and refined!

Are you able to welcome Acorn into your property? You don’t need to be situated on the Huge Island — she’s a candidate for inter-island adoptions too! Click on right here to undertake.

When you can’t make the dedication however nonetheless wish to assist, Acorn is searching for somebody to donate to sponsor her adoption charge. ? Electronic mail undertake@hihs.org to make an $85 donation.

And for those who’re on a price range, take a look at Acorn’s Favourite Issues Record on Amazon to ship her a shock! This can assist Acorn have a few of her favourite issues whereas she waits within the shelter.