Animal Profile: Dodger is a male Cattle Dog mix (best guess) estimated to be 5 months old. He and his siblings were owner surrendered to a small, rural shelter in Texas, who reached out to our rescue partner, Second Chance Rescue for help. They have now joined us in the PNW to find their forever homes.
Foster Update: This goofy, easygoing boy is full up to his floppy ears with puppy energy. He's a big time toy boy, who loves to chomp on any play thing (and sometimes, briefly, non-play things) whether they're soft and squeaky or chewy and firm. Got a ball? He would love to chase it. An interesting stick in your backyard? He would be very content to gnaw it in the sun. He's doing great with potty training and crate training. He doesn't seem to understand what a walk is or, frankly, have any interest in going on one, so he's going to need some work to learn to accompany you on a leash farther than your front yard. The good news is, he is very food-motivated and responds very quickly to gentle correction, so he is likely to take well to training. Given his energy and quickness, we're confident he'll be a good pal for hikes or jogs eventually. He's not outspoken at all. In fact, the only times we've heard him growl or bark are when he's seen his own reflection or struggled to figure out how to get a treat out of a Kong. He's been very gentle and loving with kids ranging from ages 6-9. He can be very timid around new people and unfamiliar sounds, but warms up quickly. He does great with other dogs and was respectful of the Dog Savy cat, so would consider a home with a cat that has been around dogs and knows how to correct them. He may think he's a people and will often sit upright next to you like a real human boy.
Adoption Info: Adoption fee is $550 which includes spay/neuter, core vaccinations per AVMA standards, heartworm test if applicable, microchip with registration, and health certificate. Your adoption fee may be tax deductible as DGS is a 501c3 organization. All adoption fees go toward the care of all dogs in our rescue.
Apply Online: www.DogGoneSeattle.org/adoption-application
Animal History: This dog is being transferred from Second Chance our partner in Texas and arriving via Paws Up Rescue on 02/19/2024 to the Seattle area. This dog will be fostered in the greater Seattle area and available for adoption once evaluated in foster care.
April 29, 2024, 12:44 am
