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My name is Bozo!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 1 month ago

My basic info

Breed
Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with Black
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
60 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_2071033-972018

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Dog Name: Bozo The Hound



Breed: Hound mix



Sex: neutered male



Age: 3 years



Weight: 65 pounds



Medical Needs: none



Housebroken: He's not had any accidents when free in the house in the two months he's been here, but his last placement said he had issues with marking indoors. I suspect a strict two-week shut down will see a continuation of his good behavior.



Crate trained: yes, though he occasionally has accidents overnight



Good in the car: yes, generally just goes to sleep



Good on a leash: When he's comfortable, he walks very well, but when things are too busy and he gets scared, he freezes up



Energy level: medium



Need a fenced in yard: No, Bozo thinks fences are more like suggestions, and he has been known to hop over to pee where the grass is greener.



Dog Friendly: Very. He loves to roughhouse with like-sized dogs, is respectful of dogs that don't want to play, and has been very tolerant of his 17-pound lhasa foster brother who likes to boss him around.



If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, but I think he would be happier with a dog friend



Cat Friendly? Yes! His foster has three cats and Bozo has been very gentle and sweet with them, and likes to give them kisses.



Kid Friendly: Possibly older children. Fast movements and noise scare him.



If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? any old enough to understand he needs time to adjust to new people



Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?



Bozo is one of the sweetest hounds you will ever meet, but he's an introvert. He takes his time warming up to new places and people, but once he's comfortable, he's your best friend.



He took a couple of weeks in his current foster home to relax and really show his personality. He was very stoic and still at first, refusing to make eye contact and nervously side-eyeing anyone who came near. He spent the majority of his time in his crate, too nervous to venture out.



Two months later and he loves to gaze into people's eyes, while blissfully enjoying head scratches. He wags his tail at company and seeks attention and love. He likes to cuddle his human friends on the couch, and joins the cats at the window to quietly people watch.



He's a home doggy, not an adventure puppy. He doesn't mind a car ride, but dealing with strangers, noise and chaos still makes him freeze up. Need a reading buddy? He'll stay close and keep you company. A gardening pal? He's happy to sun himself beside you. Festivals? No, thanks!



Fosters Location: Grasonville, MD



Application can be found here: [https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application](https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application...) (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app


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Contact info

Pet ID
ps_2071033-972018
Contact
Phone
Address
Milton, DE 19971

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

All dogs come UTD and spayed/neutered. After we recieve your application it will be processed within 24/48 hours. Once your application has been approved, we will contact you to set up a time to meet your new buddy.

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More about this rescue

We are a small volunteer-only group of animal lovers who help people and pets alike, focusing on spay/neuter, veterinary care assistance, and pet retention.

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