paco

Paco — The Pirate With A Heart of Gold
“Yeah… I’ve got one eye. And honestly? It kind of works for me.”
Hi, I’m Paco. Some people call me Paco the Pirate, which feels pretty accurate considering I look like I should be sailing around stealing snacks instead of living in a house.
I’m around 22 pounds of sleepy, chill Frenchie energy and I’ve been in foster care for over a month. 3 weeks in CA at a temp foster and then to AZ for the last few weeks. but honestly? I settled in pretty quickly. I’m the kind of guy who likes soft couches, naps, and keeping life low stress.
“I’m More Couch Potato Than Chaos”
If you’re looking for a wild, nonstop-energy dog… respectfully, that’s not me.
I sleep a lot, I relax a lot, and when left alone I mostly just hang out and snooze. I’m very much in my “retired uncle with a recliner” era. I enjoy being around my people, but I’m not constantly demanding attention every second of the day.
I also love snacks and Hulu, so honestly? Keep both of those coming my way and I’ll absolutely be your bestie.
“We’re Working On The Whole Potty Training Situation”
I’m somewhat house trained and making progress every day. I’ve had some accidents, but we’re working on improvement and routine helps me a lot.
I’m also not fully crate trained yet. I’ll definitely give a little speech about my feelings when I first go in the crate, but after a bit of complaining, I usually settle down just fine. I do like tho chat you know the Frenchie chatter.. that’s me!
At night? The living room couch is my preferred sleeping arrangement. As it should be.
“About My Eye…”
One thing you’ll notice about me right away is my eye.
I have glaucoma, which has caused me to have limited vision. In the long run, there’s a chance I may eventually need to have my other eye removed, but right now it is not medically affecting me and I’m not in pain. Because of that, we are not removing it at this time.
I am also still adjusting to my vision changes. I’m getting used to only having one eye and not seeing very well out of the other one, so I really need time to transition and feel safe. Because of that, I do not like dogs getting directly in my face. I’m not a fighter at all, but I will absolutely stand up for myself if I feel uncomfortable or cornered.
A slow transition into a new home is going to be incredibly important for my success. Please keep that in mind. Don’t just throw me into your pack like I’ve lived there my whole life. I need patience, structure, and time to settle in and learn that I’m safe.
The important thing to know is that I navigate life really well. Dogs are incredibly adaptable, and honestly? I don’t let it slow me down much at all. I still enjoy life, I still enjoy people, and I still know exactly where snacks are located at all times.
“My Rescue Story”
I came from the San Diego Humane Society, and my rescue pulled me knowing I needed a soft place to land.
Before coming to Arizona, I stayed with a temporary foster in San Diego for a few weeks while recovering from my eye removal surgery. And man… let me tell you… after surgery my eye swelled up to the size of a baseball.
But my foster never gave up on me.
She stayed on top of my medications, did ice packs with me, encouraged me every single day, and kept me going while I healed. She was pure motivation for me during recovery, and because of that, I kept pushing forward.
“My Perfect Home”
I’d love a home that understands I’m a lower-key kind of guy. A family that appreciates a chill companion, doesn’t expect perfection overnight, and is willing to continue helping me with routine, patience, and confidence-building would be ideal for me.
Mostly though? I just want somewhere safe to land.
A couch.
A soft blanket.
Somebody who loves me exactly the way I am.
And maybe a few snacks too.
Paco is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, he is currently being fostered in Tempe AZ. You can apply for Paco at freedomfrenchierescue.org and his adoption donation fee is $1100.00.