Paddy is a special little guy born on 1/22/26 who happens to be deaf due to being the product of double merle breeding. Despite that challenge, he's full of personality, affection, and enthusiasm for life. Because deaf puppies don't hear their littermates yelp during rough play, Paddy is still learning bite inhibition and will need a patient adopter committed to helping him continue building those skills through positive reinforcement and consistent training. This excitable little shadow was bottle-fed until 10 weeks old, which helped him form incredibly strong bonds with his caregivers. Once Paddy loves you, he wants to be wherever you are - your loyal companion every step of the way. He thrives on connection and attention and will happily follow you around the house all day. Paddy does best in a home with a secure fenced yard where he can safely burn off energy and explore. Due to his excitement level and ongoing training needs, he's not a fit for homes with young children. He's doing wonderfully with crate training as long as he can't see you nearby - if he spots you, he'd much rather be by your side than behind a barrier! Paddy is looking for a patient, understanding home that will embrace both his special needs and his huge heart. In return, you'll gain a devoted best friend who will stick by your side through everything. ************************************************ Fine Print: All dogs of NWMNAR are screened at the headquarters in Ada, Mn until they are vetted. They are then transferred to foster homes throughout MN and some into ND so they can get used to lifestyles with a family in a home. Adoption fee for an adult dog is $300 + Mn tax. Adoption fee for a dog over 3 years of age is $300 + Mn tax., pup/dog1 year to 3 years is $400 + Mn tax. Under 1 year of age $500 + Mn tax. Free adoption applications can be found on our website at: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/NMA/Dog. Because NWMNAR is not a public shelter, meet and greets do not take place until an application has been approved and a home visit has been completed in person or virtually. Meet and greets will take place in a public setting along with the adoption if compatible. Dogs can be met in Ada, MN weekday and weekends, or in our alternate office location in Maple Grove, MN on weekends only. Once we receive your submission, our application review team will be in touch with you. Please have patience while they look over your application.