Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Story
Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement—Kennel License #2617Could he do well with kids? Yes, with children around 14 years old on a kid-by-kid basis.Could he do well with other dogs? Tom & Zendaya can be selective with other dogs. Multiple meets might be necessary.Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not “cat test” dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian’s Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]---Tom is a quiet, sensitive boy who hasn`t quite figured out what to make of shelter life. Since arriving, he has remained withdrawn, showing us only little glimpses of the dog underneath all that stress.But there is one thing that makes Tom feel safer: Zendaya. These two are clearly bonded and will need to be adopted together. When they`re out of their kennel, they tend to sit close beside each other, watching the world carefully. Tom will sometimes work up the courage to explore, but if he realizes Zendaya isn`t with him, he always finds his way back to her side.What Tom Is Like:• Gentle and sensitive, quiet and watchful• Slowly becoming curious about his surroundings• Finds comfort and confidence in Zendaya• Needs a patient, understanding familyThe shelter environment is a lot for Tom. Sounds and activity can startle him, and he needs slow movements and plenty of opportunities to move away when he needs some space. He`s comfortable with gentle handling when it`s done at his pace. Tom hasn`t yet been introduced to new dogs, while Zendaya has shown that she can be selective with other dogs. Multiple meets may be necessary.Tom & Zendaya`s Ideal Home Looks Like:• A quiet, patient home where they can decompress together• Children around 14+, on a kid-by-kid basis• A family committed to adopting both dogs• Someone willing to let trust develop at their pace• Plenty of time, patience, and reassuranceWe don`t know yet who Tom will become when he feels safe. But we do know something beautiful already: when the world feels overwhelming, Tom knows exactly where he wants to be.Right beside Zendaya---Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Since their arrival at the shelter, both Tom and Zendaya have remained withdrawn, showing only small glimmers of personality. Based on their observed behaviors, we have determined that they are bonded and will need to be adopted together.When out of their kennel, they both sat together in a corner of the room, watchful and hesitant to move around. Gradually, Tom began to explore half of the room, but he always returned to Zendaya`s side once he realized she wasn`t with him. Outside, they were skittish, startled by the various sounds of kennel life around them. They allowed handling, but only with slow movements, ensuring they have plenty of opportunities to move away if they choose.We have not introduced Tom to any new dogs yet, but Zendaya has shown a general reluctance to interact with other dogs, keeping herself separate and remaining watchful throughout the entire interaction.---For more resources to help with any step of your adoption journey go to: https://go.petadoptiongateway.com/LycomingDT
