Ira is a gentle and sweet boy; he would love a home of his own where he would be treated like the prince he is.  He came to CARE in horrible condition and quickly learned to love the good life.  He is a blind and mostly deaf senior boy, estimating his age between 9 and 11.  He has a lot of life left to enjoy.  While he does sleep a lot, when he is awake, he is busy.  He will need a family that is home more than they are not.  He enjoys extra-long walks and time outside.  Ira requires frequent professional grooming every 6–8 weeks.  Due to Ira’s blindness, he cannot be left unsupervised outside (EVER!).   He is super smart and will quickly learn his way around his new home. The key is not to move his things, ever.  He will need a family that is able to carry him inside and out when he needs to go.  He will weigh around 20 pounds when he is fully healthy.  Due to Ira’s small size all children in the home must be at least 8 years old.  Ira will be placed in a home within 60 miles of Pittsboro.  Ira has been neutered and microchipped and is up to date on all vaccines.