Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Kraine was named because the white blaze on his head looks like a crane doing its mating dance but I'm not sure why the spelling changed.
He is 10 months old and is a BC/ something mix. The vet says his personality and behavior is mostly BC.As a long time BC companion, I agree. He is on the active end of the BC spectrum and a very busy boy sometimes. On the other hand, his favorite thing in the world is to lay down with you and just hang. He likes the physical contact. So give him a chance and he'll help you watch TV.
He adores people, everyone he sees. He gets on ok with other dogs as long as they aren't pushy, but would probably be better as an only dog. He has no problem with cats. On the other hand, for an adopter, he would be your little shadow in case you were looking for an audience when you go to the bathroom. He just wants to be in contact with his people.
He is up to date on everything except being neutered, which we will take care of, or you can and I'll pay for it. He weighs about 35 pounds and I don't expect him to get much bigger.
He is very curious and smart and does well in a crate.
I really need help finding Kraine a home. He was unexpected. A psychotherapist north of Atlanta was in a shelter when he was being taken back for euthanasia and rescued him at the last minute because he was so friendly. She lives in a neighborhood with an HOA, a neighbor complained, and she was given a deadline to take him back to the shelter, find him a new home, or be forced to sell her house. I already have one foster and this puts me over my limit, but I had a hard time saying no to that story.
He is a very good boy, if a bit undisciplined, but smart enough to take training and tremendously treat oriented. His little life has been very unsettled. In 10 months, he has been in one home, then a shelter, then another home and now a third home. He has some separation anxiety and is being medicated for that. However, I leave him crated while at work and, after some initial whining, he settles down and waits for me to get home. What he needs is some stability and I'm sure that will go a long way toward alleviating the anxiety. So far, he just doesn't know that when people leave him, they'll be coming back.
The only thing he wants is to be with his people. I crate him at night and he sleeps through as long as he is in the room with me. He's good at letting you know in the morning when he needs to go out, with quiet whining, not loud barking. He is fairly vocal so probably not the best choice for apartment or condo life unless you have very tolerant neighbors. He also growls at his bowl if it doesn't bring him food fast enough.
Won't you give Mr. Kraine a chance? He'll be overjoyed every time he sees you. And that boy sure can jump high when he's happy.
I do not charge an adoption fee because my purpose is to make the world a better place, one little life at a time. However, I do require a veterinarian reference and a home visit. Depending on distance, the home visit could be virtual.
