Fish may look like your classic 2‑year‑old, 42‑pound hound… but don’t let that handsome, traditional hound exterior fool you. Inside beats the heart of the world’s gentlest, snuggliest, most affectionate love bug.
This boy is all about kindness, cuddles, and canine friendship. Fish LOVES other dogs and lights up when he’s romping around with buddies. His happy, playful side comes out in full force when he’s in the yard, ears flopping, tail wagging, and nose doing what hound noses do best: leading the way.
Speaking of yards—Fish would really appreciate a fenced space where he can safely zoom, sniff, and explore. Hound lovers already know: that nose is always on a mission.
Fish and his canine friend were found as strays in Tennessee, sweetly trying to love on people who, sadly, didn’t want them around. But Fish never lost his soft heart. He is still a gentle, forgiving soul who just wants someone to adore—and to curl up with at the end of the day.
He’s ready for a family who will take him on hikes, walks, park adventures, and all the sniff‑tastic explorations his little hound heart desires. And afterward? He’ll be right beside you on the couch, soaking up all the affection you’ve got.
If you’re looking for a sweet, playful, endlessly loving companion, Fish is your boy.
🐟 Apply today to bring this wonderful hound into your life—your heart will thank you.
If interested in Fish, please apply online: ADOPTION APPLICATION or email us at Info.FetchingHeartsRescue@gmail.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, all dogs adopted through Fetching Hearts have received the following before being available for adoption:
Thorough veterinary examination.
All routine annual vaccinations, including
Rabies, DHLPP
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Heartworm Test
Fecal Test, Deworming
Microchip
Flea and Tick Prevention
Heartworm Prevention.
Spay/Neuter
All dogs are quarantined for two weeks outside of the shelter (puppies four weeks) to ensure they don't break with disease.
VETTING NOTE: Fetching Hearts Rescue completely vets our dogs thoroughly to the best of our knowledge based on communication with our Southern Vets. If anything is brought to our attention, we treat the dog. After adopting the dog, you will be responsible for following up with all vetting going forward.
HEARTWORM NOTE: Dogs who were treated for Heartworm can test positive up to 4-6 months after last treatment. All dogs are immediately put on Heartguard/Ivermectin following the treatment to kill the Heartworm larvae. All dogs should be re-tested after 5-6 months from the last Heartworm treatment.
Personality traits
Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart
🐾 Meet Fish — the Hound With a Heart of Gold 🐾
Fish may look like your classic 2‑year‑old, 42‑pound hound… but don’t let that handsome, traditional hound exterior fool you. Inside beats the heart of the world’s gentlest, snuggliest, most affectionate love bug.
This boy is all about kindness, cuddles, and canine friendship. Fish LOVES other dogs and lights up when he’s romping around with buddies. His happy, playful side comes out in full force when he’s in the yard, ears flopping, tail wagging, and nose doing what hound noses do best: leading the way.
Speaking of yards—Fish would really appreciate a fenced space where he can safely zoom, sniff, and explore. Hound lovers already know: that nose is always on a mission.
Fish and his canine friend were found as strays in Tennessee, sweetly trying to love on people who, sadly, didn’t want them around. But Fish never lost his soft heart. He is still a gentle, forgiving soul who just wants someone to adore—and to curl up with at the end of the day.
He’s ready for a family who will take him on hikes, walks, park adventures, and all the sniff‑tastic explorations his little hound heart desires. And afterward? He’ll be right beside you on the couch, soaking up all the affection you’ve got.
If you’re looking for a sweet, playful, endlessly loving companion, Fish is your boy.
🐟 Apply today to bring this wonderful hound into your life—your heart will thank you.
If interested in Fish, please apply online: ADOPTION APPLICATION or email us at Info.FetchingHeartsRescue@gmail.com.
Unless otherwise indicated, all dogs adopted through Fetching Hearts have received the following before being available for adoption:
Thorough veterinary examination.
All routine annual vaccinations, including
Rabies, DHLPP
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Heartworm Test
Fecal Test, Deworming
Microchip
Flea and Tick Prevention
Heartworm Prevention.
Spay/Neuter
All dogs are quarantined for two weeks outside of the shelter (puppies four weeks) to ensure they don't break with disease.
VETTING NOTE: Fetching Hearts Rescue completely vets our dogs thoroughly to the best of our knowledge based on communication with our Southern Vets. If anything is brought to our attention, we treat the dog. After adopting the dog, you will be responsible for following up with all vetting going forward.
HEARTWORM NOTE: Dogs who were treated for Heartworm can test positive up to 4-6 months after last treatment. All dogs are immediately put on Heartguard/Ivermectin following the treatment to kill the Heartworm larvae. All dogs should be re-tested after 5-6 months from the last Heartworm treatment.
Personality traits
Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Smart
A screener will contact application within 1 - 2 days of receipt of application to discuss further.
2.
Approve Application
The application will be screened and approved or denied. Applicant will receive a phone call or email with our decision.
3.
Meet the Pet
Upon approval a meet and greet will be arranged between the applicant(s), their current dog and our dog.
Additional adoption info
Adoption contract and adoption fee must be received by Fetching Hearts prior to the dog being released to the adopter. Approval by our volunteer must be given also.
Adoption contract and adoption fee must be received by Fetching Hearts prior to the dog being released to the adopter. Approval by our volunteer must be given also.
Meet and greets are by appointment only for approved adopters. Please check our website for events.
Meet and greets are by appointment only for approved adopters. Please check our website for events.
More about this rescue
Fetching Hearts Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer run rescue that is dedicated to saving dogs who have been abused, neglected or abandoned and finding loving, caring homes for them.
We rely on a network of foster families so that each dog that we pull into the safety of our rescue is placed in a foster home and is no longer confined to a life in a kennel.
We are committed to helping dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes by partnering with shelters and animal control services right here in Connecticut as well as with several high kill shelters in the South.
We do a full assessment of each dog's temperament and health to ensure that we are able to find the most suitable home for them. Every dog is fully vetted - meaning they are up to date on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, heartworm negative and micro chipped - before being adopted.
The ASPCA estimates that approximately 3.3 million dogs in the United States enter shelters each year, of which approximately 670,000 are euthanized*. Our goal is to advocate for and provide education about the need for spaying and neutering to eliminate what has become an epidemic of unwanted dogs.*
Fetching Hearts Rescue is a non-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer run rescue that is dedicated to saving dogs who have been abused, neglected or abandoned and finding loving, caring homes for them.
We rely on a network of foster families so that each dog that we pull into the safety of our rescue is placed in a foster home and is no longer confined to a life in a kennel.
We are committed to helping dogs of all ages, breeds and sizes by partnering with shelters and animal control services right here in Connecticut as well as with several high kill shelters in the South.
We do a full assessment of each dog's temperament and health to ensure that we are able to find the most suitable home for them. Every dog is fully vetted - meaning they are up to date on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, heartworm negative and micro chipped - before being adopted.
The ASPCA estimates that approximately 3.3 million dogs in the United States enter shelters each year, of which approximately 670,000 are euthanized*. Our goal is to advocate for and provide education about the need for spaying and neutering to eliminate what has become an epidemic of unwanted dogs.*
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