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My basic info
Breed
Cattle Dog/Belgian Malinois
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
9 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
To apply or see see more of Sox, go to:
https://www.heartsforpawsrescue.com/219873/2023/12/23/sox
Woof everyone! I'm Sox, or shall we say “fox?” Yeah, I get that a lot. In addition to my awesomeness, I’m also pretty exotic lookin. Regal, right? I’m 45lbs and will probably not get significantly bigger. Per DNA testing, I am a cattle dog (50%) x malinois x dutch shepherd mix!
My life started with a bit of an adventure – I was rescued alongside a lovely lady shepherd and a bunch of other playful pups who I came to love as my own brothers and sisters.
Fast forward to now – I'm the definition of playfulness and energy. Fetch, tug-of-war, you name it – I'm always up for a good time. After a month in foster, I finally started to feel more comfortable around my foster doggy siblings and I am totally one of the squad now!
Thanks to my super amazing foster parents, I’ve made great strides with crate training and encountering other dogs and people on walks. I’m starting to realize how great walks around the neighborhood are!
I don’t mean to brag, but I was potty trained in just a few weeks! The one thing I’m a little behind on is my love for the car. My foster is optimistic that I may get more comfortable as I get older with the help of training and positive distractions.
More from Sox’s foster:
- Playful with passive females once he knows them
- Usually neutral towards other dogs on walks and when meeting them for the first time
- Barked at his first cat once and then sniffed and left alone for the most part (he was on leash but wasn’t obsessive or pulling towards the cat)
- Is loving walks and doesn’t find the outside so scary anymore!
- Can be timid in crowds, but listens and takes direction with treats
- Is getting friendly with new people, alert barking when someone comes into the house but shows interest, takes treats, and allows pets on first meeting
- Nervous on car rides, but able to be distracted with a chew and treats and can now sit in a non-moving car which exhibiting anxiety
Sox is being fostered in ROSEVILLE, CA
Estimated DOB: 7/1/2023
$250 adoption donation includes age-appropriate shots, microchip with free lifetime registry, deworming, flea preventative, and neuter
Ideal home will:
Preference to homes w/ friendly & well-trained dog role models (preference, NOT required)
Interested in adopting?
1. Please complete our online form at heartsforpawsrescue.com/adoption-application
2. We will respond in 1-3 days for a call!
3. If it sounds like a potential match for you and the dog of interest, we will promptly set up a meet and greet at the foster home
Please note we are a foster-based rescue meaning our dogs are in individual foster homes throughout sac and the bay. For this reason we may only be able to schedule meets for one dog at a time (or litter). The average timeline between app submission and a meet and greet is 3-5 days. Please only submit an application for a specific dog if you are ready to adopt that animal within a week's time.
Follow facebook.com/heartsforpawsrescue &
Instagram @heartsforpawsrescue for more!
Email coordinators@heartsforpawsrescue.com or info@heartsforpawsrescue.com
To apply or see see more of Sox, go to:
https://www.heartsforpawsrescue.com/219873/2023/12/23/sox
Woof everyone! I'm Sox, or shall we say “fox?” Yeah, I get that a lot. In addition to my awesomeness, I’m also pretty exotic lookin. Regal, right? I’m 45lbs and will probably not get significantly bigger. Per DNA testing, I am a cattle dog (50%) x malinois x dutch shepherd mix!
My life started with a bit of an adventure – I was rescued alongside a lovely lady shepherd and a bunch of other playful pups who I came to love as my own brothers and sisters.
Fast forward to now – I'm the definition of playfulness and energy. Fetch, tug-of-war, you name it – I'm always up for a good time. After a month in foster, I finally started to feel more comfortable around my foster doggy siblings and I am totally one of the squad now!
Thanks to my super amazing foster parents, I’ve made great strides with crate training and encountering other dogs and people on walks. I’m starting to realize how great walks around the neighborhood are!
I don’t mean to brag, but I was potty trained in just a few weeks! The one thing I’m a little behind on is my love for the car. My foster is optimistic that I may get more comfortable as I get older with the help of training and positive distractions.
More from Sox’s foster:
- Playful with passive females once he knows them
- Usually neutral towards other dogs on walks and when meeting them for the first time
- Barked at his first cat once and then sniffed and left alone for the most part (he was on leash but wasn’t obsessive or pulling towards the cat)
- Is loving walks and doesn’t find the outside so scary anymore!
- Can be timid in crowds, but listens and takes direction with treats
- Is getting friendly with new people, alert barking when someone comes into the house but shows interest, takes treats, and allows pets on first meeting
- Nervous on car rides, but able to be distracted with a chew and treats and can now sit in a non-moving car which exhibiting anxiety
Sox is being fostered in ROSEVILLE, CA
Estimated DOB: 7/1/2023
$250 adoption donation includes age-appropriate shots, microchip with free lifetime registry, deworming, flea preventative, and neuter
Ideal home will:
Preference to homes w/ friendly & well-trained dog role models (preference, NOT required)
Interested in adopting?
1. Please complete our online form at heartsforpawsrescue.com/adoption-application
2. We will respond in 1-3 days for a call!
3. If it sounds like a potential match for you and the dog of interest, we will promptly set up a meet and greet at the foster home
Please note we are a foster-based rescue meaning our dogs are in individual foster homes throughout sac and the bay. For this reason we may only be able to schedule meets for one dog at a time (or litter). The average timeline between app submission and a meet and greet is 3-5 days. Please only submit an application for a specific dog if you are ready to adopt that animal within a week's time.
Follow facebook.com/heartsforpawsrescue &
Instagram @heartsforpawsrescue for more!
Email coordinators@heartsforpawsrescue.com or info@heartsforpawsrescue.com
www.heartsforpawsrescue.com/adopt
See all our dogs and complete an application. We will respond in 1-3 days to set up a interview.
2.
Interview
Zoom interview with HFP volunteer Adoption Counselor includes virtual home tour. Calls typically take between 20-30 min.
3.
Meet the Pet
If it sounds like a match we will set up an in person meet and greet: heartsforpawsrescue.com/meet-greet-info
4.
Take the Pet Home
If its a match in person, you may be able to adopt that same day! Adoption Donation + contract completed day of.
Additional adoption info
1. Fill out Adoption Form at (www.heartsforpawsrescue.com/adopt)
2. Zoom interview
3. Meet & Greet
If we AND you feel the dog is right for your family, adoption will be formalized!
Our number one goal is to adopt good dogs to great homes, so that no dog is left behind. Our animals are spayed/neutered (or will be released with a voucher and agreement to provide proof of certificate within vet-approved date).
We wish for our rescue dogs to be fully immersed in your lives, and be treated like true, loved members of the family.
All Adopters must sign a waiver release/memorandum of Understanding with completion of Adoption.
1. Fill out Adoption Form at (www.heartsforpawsrescue.com/adopt)
2. Zoom interview
3. Meet & Greet
If we AND you feel the dog is right for your family, adoption will be formalized!
Our number one goal is to adopt good dogs to great homes, so that no dog is left behind. Our animals are spayed/neutered (or will be released with a voucher and agreement to provide proof of certificate within vet-approved date).
We wish for our rescue dogs to be fully immersed in your lives, and be treated like true, loved members of the family.
All Adopters must sign a waiver release/memorandum of Understanding with completion of Adoption.
