Kaiser’s story is one of resilience, patience, and quiet progress—the kind of story that reminds us the very best love is built slowly, with trust and understanding. Since arriving at GAHS as a young dog, this handsome boy has had many chapters, each teaching us more about who he is, what he needs, and how deeply he bonds with the people lucky enough to earn his heart. With steady routine, devoted staff, and so much love behind him, Kaiser is finally ready for the chapter he’s been waiting for most: a calm forever home where he can truly exhale.
Kaiser is a thoughtful, sensitive soul who takes time to feel safe in new situations, but once he trusts you, his love is deep, loyal, and wonderfully affectionate. He finds joy in the simple things—daily walks, peaceful sniffing adventures, car rides, tennis balls, and quiet moments shared with someone he trusts. With the help of anxiety medication and a slow, supportive behavior plan, he’s learned to settle, engage, and even enjoy short outings, showing us more and more each day that new experiences don’t have to be scary.
Because trust is something Kaiser builds carefully, he will need multiple slow, thoughtful, and respectful visits with potential adopters before he is ready to go home. Adopters will also need to meet with our Animal Care and Behavior Manager, Carolyn, to ensure they fully understand the commitment and lifestyle adjustments that will help Kaiser feel safe and succeed in his new home.
His perfect match will be a calm, predictable, adult-only and pet-free home with an experienced adopter who understands canine body language and is willing to move at Kaiser’s pace. Continued support from a positive-reinforcement trainer will help him keep building confidence, and we’re happy to offer guidance along the way. In the right environment, Kaiser doesn’t just cope—he blossoms.
Kaiser may not be the dog for every home, but for the right person, he will be an incredibly meaningful companion. With patience, empathy, and respect for who he is, you won’t just be giving him a place to live—you’ll be giving him peace, safety, and a love that lasts forever. If you believe in slow, steady love, Kaiser is waiting to meet you this Valentine’s season.
Behavior and personality assessment is based on information provided by previous owner(s) and/or observations in a shelter environment and may not accurately reflect the pet`s behavior in
Meet Kaiser – A Love Worth Waiting For
Kaiser’s story is one of resilience, patience, and quiet progress—the kind of story that reminds us the very best love is built slowly, with trust and understanding. Since arriving at GAHS as a young dog, this handsome boy has had many chapters, each teaching us more about who he is, what he needs, and how deeply he bonds with the people lucky enough to earn his heart. With steady routine, devoted staff, and so much love behind him, Kaiser is finally ready for the chapter he’s been waiting for most: a calm forever home where he can truly exhale.
Kaiser is a thoughtful, sensitive soul who takes time to feel safe in new situations, but once he trusts you, his love is deep, loyal, and wonderfully affectionate. He finds joy in the simple things—daily walks, peaceful sniffing adventures, car rides, tennis balls, and quiet moments shared with someone he trusts. With the help of anxiety medication and a slow, supportive behavior plan, he’s learned to settle, engage, and even enjoy short outings, showing us more and more each day that new experiences don’t have to be scary.
Because trust is something Kaiser builds carefully, he will need multiple slow, thoughtful, and respectful visits with potential adopters before he is ready to go home. Adopters will also need to meet with our Animal Care and Behavior Manager, Carolyn, to ensure they fully understand the commitment and lifestyle adjustments that will help Kaiser feel safe and succeed in his new home.
His perfect match will be a calm, predictable, adult-only and pet-free home with an experienced adopter who understands canine body language and is willing to move at Kaiser’s pace. Continued support from a positive-reinforcement trainer will help him keep building confidence, and we’re happy to offer guidance along the way. In the right environment, Kaiser doesn’t just cope—he blossoms.
Kaiser may not be the dog for every home, but for the right person, he will be an incredibly meaningful companion. With patience, empathy, and respect for who he is, you won’t just be giving him a place to live—you’ll be giving him peace, safety, and a love that lasts forever. If you believe in slow, steady love, Kaiser is waiting to meet you this Valentine’s season.
Behavior and personality assessment is based on information provided by previous owner(s) and/or observations in a shelter environment and may not accurately reflect the pet`s behavior in
An in-person or phone adoption counseling process will occur with each adoption visit and we schedule pet visits as people enter our facilit
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Submit Application
Application can be filled out online in advance to save time! https://gahumane.org/adopt/how-to-adopt/
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Meet the Pet
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Interview
We conduct an adoption counsel to ensure a good match!
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Sign Adoption Contract
Bring your new pet home!
Additional adoption info
Please note that filling out an application in advance of visiting does not put a "hold" on any animals. All adoption visits are held on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that filling out an application in advance of visiting does not put a "hold" on any animals. All adoption visits are held on a first-come, first-served basis.
