Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Sadly, nice guys really do finish last.Haverly's been at Animal Aid for nearly six months, and we're beginning to suspect the problem is that he's too polite for his own good.He’s 6, about 70 pounds, housetrained, wonderful on a leash, has excellent house manners, and has happily lived with young children and other dogs.Most people expect a shelter dog to conduct an adoption interview by throwing himself into their lap, licking their tonsils, and announcing, “YOU. I HAVE SELECTED YOU. WE LEAVE NOW.”Haverly has a different approach.He comes over, says hello, walks around and sniffs a little. He gives you some space. In dog language, this is an enormous compliment. Haverly is being calm, respectful, and polite.Unfortunately, humans are terrible at dog language.So people visit him, spend a few minutes together, and leave thinking, “I don’t think he likes me.”NO!!! He likes you. He's just trying very, very hard not to blow the interview.So, stay awhile. Give Haverly time to realize, Wait - You WANT me over there?And suddenly the professional demeanor collapses.Then he’s leaning against you, snuggling, and staring up at you like you are quite possibly the finest human ever manufactured.Haverly doesn’t give his heart away in the first five minutes, but once he understands that you want it, you get all of it.He has a reason for being careful. Years ago, we thought we’d found Haverly his forever family. They thought he was perfect, too.Then they moved.Instead of taking him with them - or returning him to Animal Aid, as promised - they left him with someone... who left him with someone else...Eventually, Haverly ended up alone in a regional shelter.Fortunately, thanks to his microchip, we got him back.So if you come to meet him, don’t mistake good manners for indifference. Give this very polite gentleman permission to fall in love with you.Please share Haverly’s story. Somewhere out there is the person or family he’s been waiting for - and after nearly six months, it’s time the nice guy finally finished first.Haverly is at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to noon daily, including weekends and holidays.Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.
