Name: King
Color: Red/Tan
Ears: natural
Tail: docked
Dewclaws: none
Spay/Neuter: Yes
Age: 2-3 years old
Cats: Ok
Other dogs: Ok
Rescue Summary: King is a bouncy boy. He is super smart and responds well to calm assertive energy. He knows basic obedience commands and is a pleaser. He is a big goof looking for a great family to love.
History: Owner turn in.
Our assessment: King has been kenneled for a while, which in my opinion is always a detriment to rescue dogs, but he's settling in to our home very quickly and easily. He gets along great with our 4yo female Dobe, is friendly towards our cats (even if the cats don't reciprocate), and loves to snuggle on the couch with us and watch TV when he's done playing outside.
Unlike most Dobes, King is not convinced that he will melt if he gets wet, meaning he will actually go outside when it's raining, which is good because it's rained all weekend here.
He seems to have some allergies or other kind of irritation on his feet and haunches, so we're feeding him a corn and wheat-free kibble supplemented with Linatone. His coat is moderately hard (a good thing) if somewhat sparse in places. He had a soothing bath first thing upon arriving at his new foster home (which he didn't like very much but tolerated it) and i think it really helped with his itching and dandruff. From past experience, I'm betting his coat and skin issues are due to being kenneled, so he should improve quickly.
He's sleeping on the loveseat behind me right now with his paw over his head and is the cutest thing ever. He's a very sweet boy who gives kisses and just wants to be with someone who cares about him. He is not in the least bit sharp, and would be just fine with children age 7-8+ (our kids, though older and experienced with rescue, will test that for us next weekend). He's just too boisterous for smaller children and might inadvertantly knock them down.
King is good in the car, doesn't challenge fences, and is not a barker. He is not possessive about food or toys, and walks wonderfully on leash, including sitting when we stop. He likes both men and women, and doesn't show any signs of separation anxiety or other destructive or anxious behavior.
We'll keep everyone posted with news and photos. If you would like to adopt King, please fill out an application here.
Please excuse the date on the photos. My stupid camera keeps resetting itself everytime i change the batteries.
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