Courtesy post...now at Carroll county humane society
"Sam is my dad's dog. My dad has been in the hospital for a couple of months and won't recover enough to be able to take care of Sam. I can't keep him in my apartment with breed and weight limits. I also can't keep him with my 4yr old kid (someone with the bandwidth to bring in a trainer probably could).
Sam is a 75-lb cuddle-bug. He's a senior, at least 11 years old. He likes to rest his face on your lap and be pet endlessly. He is great with adults. When workmen were coming into his home, complete strangers, he requested pets - no sign of aggression. When boarded, employees fell in love with him, calling him a "big baby". He would do very well in a home with no other dogs. He has no experience with cats. Sam does well when left home for a few hours at a time. No accidents. Just vibrating for attention when you arrive home. Sam might not be great with young children: he occasionally shows some dominating behavior towards my 4 year old, pawing her and nipping at her shirt. I pull him away, reprimand him, and everyone is fine. Sam does show signs of aggression towards at least some other dogs. He had a fight with an illegally off-leash dog that approached him. Sam bit at the other dog's owners who went between the dogs to separate them. Sam also pulls at the leash when he sees other dogs in the distance - I haven't tested if or when this is aggression versus wanting to socialize. Sam is microchipped and up-to-date on his vaccines.
***Disclaimer*** Unfortunately, there are not enough rooms at the inn to admit every dog that needs a furever home. But, we still want to help those dogs (and cats) on their journey! By courtesy posting, AAHA is offering our website/network as an additional resource to help an owner or shelter gain additional exposure for the dog they are trying to place. AAHA has not met nor evaluated the dog (or cat) we are courtesy posting. AAHA makes no representation about courtesy posted pets including the health and temperament and accepts no liability in this exchange. Arrangements for adoptions are made between the caretaker of the pet and the potential adopter.
May 4, 2024, 9:37 am
