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Hello! I just got back from visiting a shelter in Hartford City, IN about an hour North of Indianapolis. I have been looking into breeders in my area but I'm staying open to adoption if the right match comes along.
Well, I fell in love with this beautiful skinny little full blooded golden puppy on petfinder yesterday. He is being held under my name. They can only hold him until he is ready for adoption which will be sometime next week after he is healed from his neuter surgery. I will have to make a decision probably by Friday November 13.
Here's the problem! I don't think I should take him.
I honestly don't think I have enough time, energy, and training skills this poor boy needs. I wouldn't even know where to begin with him. They say he is 7-9 months old, I'm leaning more towards a pretty skinny 9-12 but, that's JMO. He is 100% starved for attention and is very sweet but a WILD boy. He was probably chained to a tree since he was a little baby but no one knows. He is going to need major work but I think he will come around if he has someone who can commit a ton of time and energy into him. Here is everything I know about him.
He is heartworm negative.
He is between 7 months to 1 year old.
He is pretty skinny but not starved.
From what I could tell he is 100% healthy, no hip or elbow problems.
He is 100% poorly bred GR but still very cute.
He took treats ok, not too gentle but not too mean.
He calmed down ONLY for treats and then immediately went back to crazy, which is a good sign.
His jumping is out of control which is my major concern because I have kids and I babysit. He just wanted to tackle me over and over like a football player but not in a mean way. It was more in a give me love way.
He has no food aggression that I can tell.
He plays well with other dogs (male and female).
Did not react to cats.
Has had a rough life to say the least.
I don't think he was abused. Tail was wagging the entire time.
He is kept in an out side kennel and his shelter is full.
They are not a high kill but they do put adoptable dogs down every week.
They probably will not put him down because he is so young.
He keeps his kennel clean. He only gets let out 2-3 times a day for an hour or so each time.
He does not know sit.
Please, if you know someone who can take on such a sweet crazy puppy let me know! I would be willing to help with transport if he can go North of Hartford City.
I will attach his petfinder link ASAP.
Well, I fell in love with this beautiful skinny little full blooded golden puppy on petfinder yesterday. He is being held under my name. They can only hold him until he is ready for adoption which will be sometime next week after he is healed from his neuter surgery. I will have to make a decision probably by Friday November 13.
Here's the problem! I don't think I should take him.
I honestly don't think I have enough time, energy, and training skills this poor boy needs. I wouldn't even know where to begin with him. They say he is 7-9 months old, I'm leaning more towards a pretty skinny 9-12 but, that's JMO. He is 100% starved for attention and is very sweet but a WILD boy. He was probably chained to a tree since he was a little baby but no one knows. He is going to need major work but I think he will come around if he has someone who can commit a ton of time and energy into him. Here is everything I know about him.
He is heartworm negative.
He is between 7 months to 1 year old.
He is pretty skinny but not starved.
From what I could tell he is 100% healthy, no hip or elbow problems.
He is 100% poorly bred GR but still very cute.
He took treats ok, not too gentle but not too mean.
He calmed down ONLY for treats and then immediately went back to crazy, which is a good sign.
His jumping is out of control which is my major concern because I have kids and I babysit. He just wanted to tackle me over and over like a football player but not in a mean way. It was more in a give me love way.
He has no food aggression that I can tell.
He plays well with other dogs (male and female).
Did not react to cats.
Has had a rough life to say the least.
I don't think he was abused. Tail was wagging the entire time.
He is kept in an out side kennel and his shelter is full.
They are not a high kill but they do put adoptable dogs down every week.
They probably will not put him down because he is so young.
He keeps his kennel clean. He only gets let out 2-3 times a day for an hour or so each time.
He does not know sit.
Please, if you know someone who can take on such a sweet crazy puppy let me know! I would be willing to help with transport if he can go North of Hartford City.
I will attach his petfinder link ASAP.
