Oh, the sorrow and the pity of divorce. Kramer was a victim of a family breakup, his owners’ new longer hours, and the high cost of kenneling and day care. Breaking up is hard on everyone, but it is especially tough on the kids.

Adding to the sadness of a broken home, Kramer has had back surgery. When he first came to us, he had little bladder control. Now, if taken out every 2-3 hours, Kramer is accident free. He’s clean all night. His most significant issue is his deafness.

Kramer doesn’t feel sorry for himself, and we shouldn’t either! He is a laid-back, easygoing guy who is loving the kids in his foster family, and is getting along well with the other dogs, as long as they keep their snoots out of his Fruit Loops. (But if you feed him in his own room, that’s an easy fix.) His foster family has done a good job of introducing toys for sharing, and the dogs all get along together, though Kramer prefers the company of smaller dogs.

Kramer is showing off some silly and mischievous streaks now that he’s feeling a bit more at home. He has snagged the dishtowel off the oven door, chewed a couple of the children’s toys and even gotten into a gym bag! This is a positive thing, friends. He is a constant reminder to pick up after yourself. He likes moderate play and exercise—he’s no Jack Russell. His favorite thing is laptime.

Kramer is housetrained when taken out on a schedule. He happily sleeps in his crate all night. He loves his toys and his ball and Nylabone. Loves the car, loves taking walks. If you have a truly easygoing frog and are sincerely interested in Kramer, be sure to tell us about your dog in your application. If you have had a deaf dog in the past and know sign language, that is a big plus! Kramer loves his foster mom’s 6 year old niece even more than her boys, so little girls would also be a big plus!

Here’s what his foster mom said about the family she’s looking for for sweet Kramer: I want Kramer to find a family that will be able to devote the time and attention to him that he deserves. One that can give him a solid routine (that will help with his potty issues.) He can't be left alone for long periods of time because he will go in his kennel. I think an older couple or a family with older kids would be best. I don't think it would really matter if they have owned a Frenchie before or not - they just have to unconditionally love their dogs."

Kramer would not be best in an apartment, since he can be barky when he wants to be fed. And because of his back, he shouldn’t go up and down stairs. If your home has stairs and you want him to come up with you, you must carry him.

Kramer really needs a person who can be with him most of the day and set up a schedule of potty time. If that is a go to work person or someone who stays home, it doesn’t matter much.

Here are some last words from his foster mom about Kramer: “Kramer is a sweet little guy, with big ol’ ears that will melt your heart. He gives the sweetest, softest kisses I've ever gotten from a fur baby. He is laid-back, content to sleep on the floor, in his kennel or of course, up on your lap. He has a wee bit of the devil in him as well. We have found that he likes to steal things when we aren't looking. But one little look from those beautiful eyes and all is forgiven. Some family is going to be very lucky to have him in their lives.”

Kramer is hanging out and protecting his Nylabones in SW Michigan. If you win his big ol’ ears, expect to make the trip to pick him up—we never ship.

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