Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
To be considered for adopting a dog from Canine Lifeline, you must have an approved application must be on file. Please visit http://www.caninelifeline.org/adoption-process/ for more information about our adoption process and to submit an online application. Frank is a very sweet 3-4 year-old Beagle/Doxie mix neutered male who came to us from a rural county dog shelter after having been pulled from a hoarding situation in which there were 66 dogs living in the home. Frank along with many of his buddies tested positive for heartworms at the overwhelmed shelter so Canine Lifeline pulled Frank along with 8 of his pals so they could get the lifesaving treatment that they needed here with us. We’re happy to report that Frank has completed his series of three immiticide injections to kill the adult heartworms and has been doing very well during his recuperation period in his foster home. He had no complications during his treatment and adjusted well to crate rest and short leash walks as prescribed. Frank “the Tank” is not only admirably resilient, but has maintained the kindest soul throughout all of his perils. There are so many things about Frank that make him an “easy” dog. He is wonderful in his crate, has had very few accidents in the house, and is the QUIETEST dog I’ve ever encountered. When he has had to be left alone for crate rest or while I’m at work, he has never protested or made a peep. He does not require a ton of exercise or attention to be happy, just a comfy couch and a warm lap he can sit on daily to receive affection. He gets along well with every dog we’ve met, even showing remarkable tolerance and restraint with his bully-of-a-chihuahua foster brother. With that said, Frank is still a dog that, after having lived his entire life outdoors with 66 other dogs, is learning to adjust to a new world of “scary” sights, sounds, and people. He will need owners who are patient and most importantly CAREFUL. Although never aggressive, Frank is very skittish with new people and likely will not be a dog that “shines” in a meet-and-greet because he may act very timid. Once Frank is comfortable with someone, he is a completely different dog…a silly, carefree, affectionate boy who greets you with kisses galore and will literally leap onto your lap for more cuddles…but it may take him a week or so to open up to his new owner(s). He is absolutely WORTH the wait and I guarantee once he trusts you, you will experience unmatched love and loyalty. Having a friendly, confident dog in the house would be great for helping to show Frank the ropes, but I believe he could also be very happy as an only dog as long as his owners are patient with him and give him lots of couch cuddles. Because of Frank’s skittishness, he has proven to be a “flight risk” and that is why it is EXTREMELY important that whoever adopts him does not give him any opportunities to slip out of a cracked door or be off leash outside. Frank will RUN if he gets loose and he is FAST. He does not respond well to being clipped to a tie-out line, so he will either need a fenced in yard or an owner dedicated to taking him outside on a leash for potty breaks. He walks great on a leash but occasionally becomes “spooked” and will try to thrash his head around to escape, so he should never be walked using a normal collar/leash. A leash attached to a harness is recommended, or at the very least, a well-fit martingale collar or slip lead so that there is no way he can break or slip out of the collar and start running. All-in-all, Frank has been incredibly easy to care for and has grown to show me so much love and trust. He greets me more enthusiastically than my own dogs and, although he could still benefit from learning some basic obedience and food manners (he loves people food!), he really is a dream dog who will continue to blossom in a loving home. Frank weighs about 20 pounds and his adoption fee is $300. He’s neutered, on monthly heartworm preventative, up to date on vaccinations including bivalent canine influenza, wormed, on flea and tick preventative, and microchipped. As part of the adoption process, all adopters must commit to a two-week adjustment period to make sure it’s a great match before the adoption is finalized. Please email info@caninelifeline.org if you’re interested in Frank. An approved application is required before we schedule meets with any of our dogs. Please note that we don’t place our dogs in homes with children under 7 years of age. We correspond via email so please check your junkmail or spam folder to make sure our reply hasn’t landed in there.June 5, 2023, 8:43 pm
