Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Story
Meet Jimmy!
Jimmy is a sweet, gentle, and incredibly loyal 6-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer who will be turning 7 in October. At around 60 pounds, he is a big-hearted boy with an even bigger capacity for love. He has been with his foster family for four months, and during that time, he has gradually become more comfortable and confident in his home. Getting to know his personality has been such a joy, and it is clear that Jimmy has so much love to give to the right family.
Jimmy is a people-loving, affectionate, quiet boy who truly just wants to be near his humans. One of his favorite things is curling up next to you on the couch or sleeping in bed with you. He loves to cuddle, and when you tell him what a good boy he is, he is especially happy to show you his affection. He will nuzzle his head into your side, roll around happily next to you on the bed, or rest his head on your lap and look up at you with the sweetest, most loving eyes.
He is also wonderfully loyal and listens very well to his people. Jimmy knows come, stay, sit, down, and up, and he enjoys going for walks, runs, and bike rides. He walks nicely without pulling, and with his beep collar, he can be trusted off-leash outside in appropriate settings. He also absolutely loves car rides and is an easygoing travel companion. Baths don't bother him, and he isn't bothered by harsh weather or music either.
Jimmy is a very quiet and shy dog. He has never shown aggression toward people or animals, and he is good with children. He has lived with another dog before and is interested in getting to know other dogs, but he is nervous around them and generally won't approach them on walks. Even when another dog confronts him, Jimmy does not react aggressively—he tends to be shy and unsure. Because of this, and because he shows interest in small animals/prey, he would likely be happiest as the only pet in the home.
Jimmy isn't particularly food-motivated and doesn't spend his time looking for food. He doesn't counter-surf, although an unattended open garbage can can occasionally become an interesting opportunity for some investigation. He enjoys some toys, although fetch isn't really his thing. His favorite toys seem to be... his foster family's stuffed animals! He would much rather lounge beside his people than spend hours entertaining himself.
One of Jimmy's biggest needs is companionship. He has significant separation anxiety and will bark when crated or left alone in the house. His ideal home would have someone around for the majority of the day—a retired person or family, or perhaps a household with opposite work schedules where he would rarely be alone for long periods. He isn't looking for a family that is constantly on the go; he is looking for his people.
Jimmy is also still working through some house-training challenges. He is house-trained for the most part, but he has sensitive bowels and currently has accidents in the house almost daily, particularly on carpet. He also prefers having someone outside with him while he goes potty and may whine if he is left outside alone. His foster family is actively working with him on these issues, but his future family will need to be patient and willing to continue that work.
He has a few other quirks that make him uniquely Jimmy. He is not a fan of the vacuum, mop, carpet cleaner, fly swatter, or cleaning supplies, and he doesn't enjoy having his paws handled. Despite that, he has no problem with nail trims at home and has never been aggressive about handling. Sometimes he crawls underneath the bed—not because he is trying to hide from his family, but because he finds it comforting. He also has a tendency to get excited enough to tinkle, something his foster family is working through with him.
Jimmy takes thyroid medication and anti-anxiety medication, and his future family should be prepared to continue his established care routine. He takes these meds super easily with his daily feedings.
Despite his challenges, Jimmy is one of the sweetest dogs you could ever meet. He has spent the last four months slowly learning that he is safe, loved, and part of a family, and watching him become more comfortable has been incredibly rewarding. He has so much affection to give when he trusts you, and he really thrives on being told what a good boy he is.
And then there are his ears. When Jimmy gets especially excited, he tucks his giant ears backward and proudly shows you the inside of them. His foster family's nickname for him is “Elephant Ears,” and it is one of the many little things that make him impossible not to love.
Jimmy isn't looking for a perfect home—he is looking for the right home. A patient family who can be present for him, give him consistency and reassurance, continue working through his potty and separation-anxiety challenges, and let him settle in at his own pace could discover an incredibly loyal and loving companion.
If you're looking for a dog who wants nothing more than to be your shadow, curl up beside you, go on an adventure with you, and then come home and rest his head in your lap, Jimmy might just be your guy.
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