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Boz is the most handsome dog you will meet. In fact, you will be wowed by his appearance. He is very regal and has a beautiful coat of camel and white hair with those adorable perky terrier ears, and gorgeous amber eyes that will penetrate to your soul. Boz is a bit scared though due to no fault of his own being dropped off at the shelter as a stray. My experience with him showed me that he has SO much potential. He began to trust me as I gave him treats (and he loves them!) and then gradually he let me pet him and even give him head and back massages which is a huge sign for trusting humans. He enjoyed exploring outside as he was relieved to get out of the loud and stressful shelter. Many dogs don't thrive well in that environment and I feel Boz would definitely come even more out of his shell in a safe, secure and loving home where he could blossom into all he is meant to be as a pet. This type dog once they trust will be loyal for life and you will become their hero. We call them "velcro dogs". Even though he was initially tentative with me, in just a short time, he was making eye contact and showing a little spunk and letting me love on him! It's so rewarding to help a dog in this way. Won't you be his hero and foster or adopt him today?
Observations and photos by volunteer Susie Shaffer 4-24-24
Boz is the most handsome dog you will meet. In fact, you will be wowed by his appearance. He is very regal and has a beautiful coat of camel and white hair with those adorable perky terrier ears, and gorgeous amber eyes that will penetrate to your soul. Boz is a bit scared though due to no fault of his own being dropped off at the shelter as a stray. My experience with him showed me that he has SO much potential. He began to trust me as I gave him treats (and he loves them!) and then gradually he let me pet him and even give him head and back massages which is a huge sign for trusting humans. He enjoyed exploring outside as he was relieved to get out of the loud and stressful shelter. Many dogs don't thrive well in that environment and I feel Boz would definitely come even more out of his shell in a safe, secure and loving home where he could blossom into all he is meant to be as a pet. This type dog once they trust will be loyal for life and you will become their hero. We call them "velcro dogs". Even though he was initially tentative with me, in just a short time, he was making eye contact and showing a little spunk and letting me love on him! It's so rewarding to help a dog in this way. Won't you be his hero and foster or adopt him today?
Observations and photos by volunteer Susie Shaffer 4-24-24
Adoption Application available online: Choose either Available Dogs or Available Cats at http://shelbyhumane.org then...
1. Click on any animal you are interested in to learn all about them…
2. Once you find your furry family member, click "Apply for Adoption"...
3. Come to the shelter to complete the adoption and pick up your new pet!
We do not ship animals.
Adoption Application available online: Choose either Available Dogs or Available Cats at http://shelbyhumane.org then...
1. Click on any animal you are interested in to learn all about them…
2. Once you find your furry family member, click "Apply for Adoption"...
3. Come to the shelter to complete the adoption and pick up your new pet!
Main Shelter:Adoption Hours Tues-Sun 12-4:30pm
PetsMart Alabaster and Hwy 280: Cats: 7 days a week during store hours
Main Shelter:Adoption Hours Tues-Sun 12-4:30pm
PetsMart Alabaster and Hwy 280: Cats: 7 days a week during store hours
More about this shelter
Shelby Humane is an open intake facility in Shelby County Alabama. SH takes in over 5000 animals a year. We provide an adoption program, low-cost spay/neuter program, and low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics throughout the County. In 2018, we launched Shelby SafePet, which provides veterinary care and boarding to pets of domestic violence victims.
Shelby Humane is an open intake facility in Shelby County Alabama. SH takes in over 5000 animals a year. We provide an adoption program, low-cost spay/neuter program, and low-cost vaccination and microchip clinics throughout the County. In 2018, we launched Shelby SafePet, which provides veterinary care and boarding to pets of domestic violence victims.
