Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
House-trained,
Story
Name: Atticus
Breed: Catahoula Leopard Dog Mix
Age/Sex: 3.5 years; Male
Weight: 55lbs
Medical: up to date on vaccinations, neutered and microchipped
Cat Friendly: With Supervision
Dog Friendly: Yes
Kid Friendly: 12+
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes
Location: Georgia
Atticus is a 3½-year-old Catahoula Leopard Dog with the striking eyes and beautiful markings typical of his breed. This handsome, neutered, and fully vaccinated boy is ready for his next great adventure - and a forever family who understands what makes Catahoulas truly special.
Like many of his breed, Atticus is loyal to his people, protective of his home, and has an impressive brain that learns new tricks faster than you can grab the treat bag. He’s mastered the “place” command, which helps him know his boundaries - something he thrives on. Atticus recently stayed with a temporary foster who has other dogs in the house and he has shown curiosity but no sign of aggression; this same behavior has also been observed recently in a boarding facility. With proper introductions and an owner that understands this breeds’ natural protective tendencies, he could coexist successfully with another dog.
Give Atticus a job, a puzzle toy, or a good game of fetch, and you’ll have one happy dog. He enjoys hiking, park walks, fetch, and car rides. In the evenings, he’s happy to relax and cuddle after an active day and is a devoted companion. He bonds fast and hard with his people, and wants nothing more than to be with his people for snuggles on the couch, walks or just to hang. He is good with older children and lived successfully with a cat in the past; however, due to not living with a cat for a few years now, it may be best that he live in a household without cats unless the owner is willing to slowly and carefully re-introduce Atticus to living with cats again.
As is common with Catahoulas, Atticus is loyal and naturally protective of his home and family. Atticus has lived in both an apartment and a house and has previously done very well with his fosters when his exercise, socialization, and training needs were met and he was given appropriate boundaries. Like any Catahoula, he’ll do best with an owner who understands his protective instincts and keeps him mentally and physically engaged. His last foster situation lacked that guidance, so he’s hoping his new home will get him back into his well-mannered groove.
If you are interested in adopting, please click at the link below:
CRNE Adoption Application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rjvYvkyGRug-gnCPcHFB49ksrZlQNlYQddGnkoVvNNA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1Z3LWcB1HW2pncs-N64t1xdlD6Fm9P137xk6MErsLOE4ObXQ9erCAk-nM&edit_requested=true
Once your application has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted via email or phone by one of our volunteers. After your application is approved, the foster parent for the dog you have selected will contact you to answer any questions you may have and determine if that dog is a good match for your family.
If you have no particular dog in mind, we will be happy to keep your application on file and notify you if the right dog should come into rescue. Catahoula Rescue of New England is an all-volunteer group. Dogs in our program are fostered by volunteers. The foster homes care for our dogs as if they were their own. All dogs have received vaccinations appropriate to age and are spayed or neutered.
Atticus’s adoption donation is $500 which includes Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella, fecal test, heartworm test, is on preventative, microchip and Spay/Neuter depending on age at time of adoption. If the dog is too young for a spay/neuter, then they will be adopted with a spay/neuter contract and $100 deposit. We do not have a physical shelter; all our dogs are fostered in individual foster homes across the New England and Canada.
