My name is HANK!

Hank is a loving, medium-energy dog who has already shown how much he can thrive in the right environment. After previously facing a shelter deadline, Hank went to foster—where structure, enrichment, and consistency helped him settle and show his true personality. Now that he’s back at the shelter, the high-stress kennel environment is once again taking a toll.

In foster, Hank was affectionate, people-social, and eager to connect. He loves cuddling (especially climbing right into your lap), belly rubs, blankies, and lounging nearby while you work. He’s also independent enough to relax in his crate or on his bed, happily observing the world around him.

Hank is potty trained, crate trained, and knows several cues including sit, leave it, and sit and wait for meals. He’s treat-motivated and has been working on skills like “drop it,” especially since one of his favorite hobbies is carefully removing squeakers from toys with impressive precision. Outside, he enjoys playtime and wears himself out after about 30–40 minutes, then is content to nap or chew a bone indoors.

While in foster, an incident occurred involving overstimulation when Hank became overly excited upon seeing a familiar adult visitor. He jumped on the visitor, and made contact with his mouth, resulting in a minor puncture wound through clothing that did break skin. All parties remained calm, Hank was easily redirected to his crate, and he showed signs of stress afterward. The situation was assessed by a trainer as low impulse control during excitement—not aggression. Hank has otherwise been described as affectionate and manageable with structure, training, and enrichment.

Hank does best with clear routines, calm handling, and thoughtful management, and he is very good at signaling when he’s uncomfortable. With the right adopter or foster who understands enrichment, boundaries, and continued training, Hank has all the tools to succeed again.


Adoptions are free and include support from our adoption team to ensure a smooth transition from the shelter to your home. Adopted pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before leaving with you. To view our current available animals, please visit: https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet.