My name is WHISTLE*!

Whistles are often used to get attention or signal something in a loud, boisterous manner. A loud, shrill whistle can get everyone within hearing distance to stop what they’re doing and look. This has us scratching our heads as to how our very good boy Whistle got his name, as he has many opposite characteristics of an actual whistle. He’s not an attention-getter; he is calm and understated and he may actually get overlooked because he’s not making himself known like some of his more vocal, active neighbors.

Whistle has participated in our “Pups and Pages” program, where volunteers sit outside a dog’s kennel and read aloud to them. One volunteer shared that Whistle loves to be read to, sitting calmly and attentively at the front of his kennel. Some boisterous pups bark when people spend time at their kennel door, but not our Whistle.

Here`s what Whistles volunteer friends have said:

“Whistle has the cutest little bottom lip that sticks out kind of like a underbite. He is such an easy quiet boy. He isn`t barking or jumping up in his kennel any time I see him. I just leash him from outside and we`re out the door for our walk. He gets little zoomies on the leash with me when I speak to him and give him attention. He also likes to stand up on his back legs and gives me what I would call hugs. He melts my heart. Back at his kennel, he retrieves a green stuffy he has and he proudly always shows it to me before I leave. He is such a wonderful little guy.”

“Whistle is such a great dog! If you sit down on a bench he will put his front paws up beside you and accept some pets. I also sat on the ground and he climbed in my lap for affection. When I brought him back to his kennel, he brought me his stuffie toy in gratitude.”

During a brief adoption Whistle was housebroken, crate trained and described by his people as an affectionate boy who loves toys and being close to his humans. During his adoption we learned that he’ll do best in a home without cats.

When meeting other dogs in playgroup Whistle has been independent and appropriate, mostly keeping to himself. We think that you’ll soon be whistling love songs if you come and give Whistle a chance- he’s ready to go home with you today!