Posted over 3 months ago | Updated 4 days ago
Dog Name: Charlie Barkin
Breed: Mountain Cur Mix
Sex: Male
Age: 1
Weight: 45lbs
Medical needs: Charlie was treated for heartworms by GRR. He will need to be rechecked in ~6 months to make sure he is negative.
Housebroken: Yes.
Crate trained: Yes. Charlie LOVES his crate. He sleeps in it through the night without a peep and often chooses to hangout in it during the day. It is very much his happy and safe place. Having a cozy and accessible crate set up in his forever home will be a necessity for Charlie!
Good in the car: Yes. He gets excited now to go on car rides as he has learned that they mean fun field trips! However, he has awful balance in the car so will need a secure seat belt set up to keep him from flying off your seat.
Good on a leash: Yes, but he is not exactly your leisurely walk in the park kind of guy. Charlie LOVES to walk and sniff!!! He goes where his nose takes him. He has come a long way in his walking manners, but will likely need a forever home to remind him that the rules apply with them too . Walking trails in the woods are his favorite thing in the world. Like to run?? He’s been working on his running partner manners too!
Energy level: High. This is not to say that he doesn’t love a good nap on the couch, but Charlie has some anxious energy and he will struggle to settle if he isn’t getting his energy out in productive ways. Regular exercise and training sessions are a must. His forever family will need to be committed to giving him those outlets so they have a happy boy at home.
Need a fenced in yard: No, but with his energy level he certainly would love to have space to sniff, explore, and run around. If no fenced yard, he needs a home that is prepared for *lots* of very regular walks.
Dog Friendly: Yes with adult dogs. There are no other dogs in Charlie’s foster home, but he has done well with doggy friends that he has met on walks or field trips. Charlie does not like puppies. He thinks they’re quite scary and he is not interested in being a big brother, a step dad, or a babysitter. He should not go to a home with a resident puppy or with plans to bring one home.
If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, not a need. He is doing very well as an only child in his foster home.
Cat Friendly? There are no cats in his foster home. There ARE cats in the neighborhood and Charlie prefers to avoid them … he would rather cross the street than test his luck. He has not been tested with cats in a home.
Kid Friendly: Yes, he likes kids. No kids in his foster home, but has met my nieces and kids in the neighborhood.
If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Preferably older, dog savvy kids. He likes kids but he is a LONG legged boy who likes to play. Especially if he gets the zooms, he could certainly knock a little one down in his path if they’re not old enough to be aware of his long flailing legs.
Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?
If you like a funny, quirky guy - this is your dog. Charlie is an oddball in the absolute best way. He has all the ingredients to be the perfect dog - he just needs a home that is patient and willing to give him the time he needs. He is quiet, crate trained, potty trained, active - loves to walk with you and go on adventures, he is goofy as HECK and once he feels safe he is the biggest LOVER in the world. His person needs to understand that they will not see Charlie’s best qualities right away. He will likely start out with some anxious behaviors (mainly pacing) and he is slow to warm up and get comfortable. He will need structure, a routine, exercise, a safe space in his crate, and TIME. Give him those things and he will blossom into the most perfect boy!!! The most important thing is that you are willing to give him time to show you how perfect he is!
Fosters Location: Millsboro, DE
Application can be found here: 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 application)
Dog Name: Charlie Barkin
Breed: Mountain Cur Mix
Sex: Male
Age: 1
Weight: 45lbs
Medical needs: Charlie was treated for heartworms by GRR. He will need to be rechecked in ~6 months to make sure he is negative.
Housebroken: Yes.
Crate trained: Yes. Charlie LOVES his crate. He sleeps in it through the night without a peep and often chooses to hangout in it during the day. It is very much his happy and safe place. Having a cozy and accessible crate set up in his forever home will be a necessity for Charlie!
Good in the car: Yes. He gets excited now to go on car rides as he has learned that they mean fun field trips! However, he has awful balance in the car so will need a secure seat belt set up to keep him from flying off your seat.
Good on a leash: Yes, but he is not exactly your leisurely walk in the park kind of guy. Charlie LOVES to walk and sniff!!! He goes where his nose takes him. He has come a long way in his walking manners, but will likely need a forever home to remind him that the rules apply with them too . Walking trails in the woods are his favorite thing in the world. Like to run?? He’s been working on his running partner manners too!
Energy level: High. This is not to say that he doesn’t love a good nap on the couch, but Charlie has some anxious energy and he will struggle to settle if he isn’t getting his energy out in productive ways. Regular exercise and training sessions are a must. His forever family will need to be committed to giving him those outlets so they have a happy boy at home.
Need a fenced in yard: No, but with his energy level he certainly would love to have space to sniff, explore, and run around. If no fenced yard, he needs a home that is prepared for *lots* of very regular walks.
Dog Friendly: Yes with adult dogs. There are no other dogs in Charlie’s foster home, but he has done well with doggy friends that he has met on walks or field trips. Charlie does not like puppies. He thinks they’re quite scary and he is not interested in being a big brother, a step dad, or a babysitter. He should not go to a home with a resident puppy or with plans to bring one home.
If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, not a need. He is doing very well as an only child in his foster home.
Cat Friendly? There are no cats in his foster home. There ARE cats in the neighborhood and Charlie prefers to avoid them … he would rather cross the street than test his luck. He has not been tested with cats in a home.
Kid Friendly: Yes, he likes kids. No kids in his foster home, but has met my nieces and kids in the neighborhood.
If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Preferably older, dog savvy kids. He likes kids but he is a LONG legged boy who likes to play. Especially if he gets the zooms, he could certainly knock a little one down in his path if they’re not old enough to be aware of his long flailing legs.
Special traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?
If you like a funny, quirky guy - this is your dog. Charlie is an oddball in the absolute best way. He has all the ingredients to be the perfect dog - he just needs a home that is patient and willing to give him the time he needs. He is quiet, crate trained, potty trained, active - loves to walk with you and go on adventures, he is goofy as HECK and once he feels safe he is the biggest LOVER in the world. His person needs to understand that they will not see Charlie’s best qualities right away. He will likely start out with some anxious behaviors (mainly pacing) and he is slow to warm up and get comfortable. He will need structure, a routine, exercise, a safe space in his crate, and TIME. Give him those things and he will blossom into the most perfect boy!!! The most important thing is that you are willing to give him time to show you how perfect he is!
Fosters Location: Millsboro, DE
Application can be found here: 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 application)
