Meet Vincent "Vinny" LaGuardia Gambini

Meet Vincent LaGuardia Gambini! Vincent LaGuardia Gambini—aka Vinny—is a 10-year-old Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix weighing about 22 lbs. And just like his namesake, he’s determined to come out victorious despite a pretty shaky start. He’s a good ol’ guy with a tough interior and a heart that’s slowly learning it’s safe to trust again. ❤️Vinny was found in horrible conditions, covered in feces and clearly neglected. At some point, he ingested rat poison, which caused him to lose his vision. Thankfully, he survived and, other than his blindness, was spared any lasting effects. These days, Vinny is a calm, low-key guy whose priorities are simple: sleep, eat treats, and enjoy the company of his people and animal friends. He is good with both dogs and cats. He may occasionally play “fun police” when a rambunctious dog gets a little too rowdy , but he genuinely enjoys having calmer dogs around who are more his speed. Despite being blind, Vinny is incredibly adaptable. He learns his surroundings surprisingly quickly and navigates his environment with confidence. Give him a little time to figure things out, and he’ll even climb onto beds and furniture by himself like the king he knows he is. He doesn’t enjoy being carried or handled a lot and prefers having his own space. Because of this, he would do best without young children. Vinny doesn’t need a busy lifestyle. His dream home is quiet and predictable, with a comfy bed, a few potty breaks around the yard, some treats, and just the right amount of affection. He is housetrained, but he will need some adjustment time while he gets used to his new environment to learn where the outside is. He is also crate trained but is also fine being left out, as long as there are no spots he can get stuck in or stairs he can fall off of. Vinny has already overcome more than his fair share. Now he’s ready for the next chapter—and we have a feeling Vincent LaGuardia Gambini is going to come out victorious. After everything he’s been through, this good ol’ guy deserves a soft place to land. ❤️Dogs are not placed on a first-come, first-serve basis. We strive to find the perfect home for each animal. Applications may take up to 48 hours to process. All CAWS animals are fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated. And there’s some extra good news for Vinny! A generous private party has offered to sponsor his adoption fee, so his adoption fee is currently $0. ❤️ What better way to give this resilient little guy the fresh start he deserves? If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at http://caws.org/adoption-application If you are interested in adopting a CAWS pet, please fill out an online application at https://caws.org/adoption-application