Corky: Cute Factor of 10

There is a special charm about a dog with only one eye, and Corky, a 10 year-old Shih Tzu, is no exception. If you are looking for a mellow, easygoing guy with a lot of character and cuddle then Corky is your man! We don’t know the story behind his missing eye but whatever it was, he’s moved on and hasn’t looked back.

This little man is full of confidence, not much fazes him. He struts around like he owns the place and greets everyone with quiet and calm affection. He can plop down and take a nap anywhere, no matter the commotion, and enjoys but doesn’t require the company of other dogs. He’s great with people, including children.

While Corky enjoys walks, he doesn’t need a lot in the way of exercise and would do fine with one walk a day. He does have what vets think to be a benign fatty tumor on his back thigh as well as a luxating patella (floating kneecap) that causes him to “skip” when he gains momentum. But overall Corky is a healthy guy with a cute factor of 10. He’s easy to love!

If you would like to help animals like Noah and his orphaned friends, please consider donating to the Santa Cruz SPCA. The Santa Cruz SPCA is a 501c3 charitable organization and receives no government funding, relying solely on public donations to run its many programs that benefit the animals and people of our community.

For more information call the Santa Cruz SPCA at 465-5000, or visit www.santacruzspca.org. The SPCA is located at 2685 Chanticleer Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA 95065 and is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 11:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.m.