04/27/2026
Back before Christmas, we met little Frankie when he stayed here as a sick puppy that had been rescued by PACK, a Tacoma-based non-profit that focuses on promoting animal welfare by funding veterinary care, food and supplies for pets in need - specifically for seniors, low-income households, and the unhoused. Frankie went through their system and had some neurological issues. He was such a sweet little guy, and he went through their program of fosters and initial vet care, including a consult with a neurologist. He has some sort of caudal fossa disease, mostly cerebellum, with balance and coordination issues. Most likely born with it, since it hasn’t resolved or worsened with time. He likely has a malformation of that part of his brain, a type of cerebellar hypoplasia.
In any case, Frankie has now joined our merry band of special needs critters, and the rest of the crew seems happy to have him. He is a super happy little guy and he’s able to eat and drink and get around well, he just falls over or circles sometimes. He quickly became Soleil’s best friend. He is 7 months old to her 9 months, and 10lb to her 14lb or so, and with her 3 legs and his coordination issues, they are a pretty perfect play match. 🙂
We look forward to many years to come with these 2 special souls! Welcome, little Frankie! And thanks to PACK for trusting us to care for this little guy. He is loved!
