Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Dog Name: Killeen
Breed: Pyrenees mix
Sex: Male
Age: 10 months
Weight: 60ish
Medical Needs: None
Housebroken: Yes; does best on a schedule
Crate trained: Yes; may fuss in the beginning, but quiets down well and enjoys sprawling out on his back
Good in the car: Yes, though he may boof at things from time to time. Usually after the first boof, he's nonreactive
Good on a leash: He tries to pull, but redirects easily with pressure. The more confident you are, the more relaxed he'll be.
Energy level: Medium; he enjoys fetch, but is also more than happy to flop on the closest dog bed with a bone.
Need a fenced in yard: No, leashed walks will be fine
Dog Friendly: Yes, with proper introductions. Killeen is young, and a bit awkward at first meets. Give him a few minutes, and he figures it out.
If yes, does your foster need another dog in its adoptive homes? No, but he'd probably enjoy a friend to romp with.
Cat Friendly? Yes. One of the residents took offense to him trying to say hello; Killeen stood there for the smackdown, and then offered a play-bow in an attempt to make amends for his presumptuousness.
Kid Friendly: Unknown
If yes, what's the youngest child you'd recommend they be placed with? Older children (8+) who understand how to let a dog come to them, and give him space if he needs it.
Traits that make your foster special or that we need to know about them?
Killeen's motto is goober, goofball, oh heck yeah there goes the ball gotta run gotta run-
Eventually.
When he came to his foster home, there was work to be done to get him to that point, though really, what he needed most was a little bit of time and a good bit of understanding. He lacked confidence, and while he could certainly still use some of that, as well as socialization, once he's comfortable… he thrives.
Killeen LOVES his people, and shows a curiosity for the world that's befitting of a young dog still finding his way. He may react anxiously the first time he sees something new and scary (looking at you, Lowe's animatronics), but once he figures out it means him no harm, it becomes part of the background of life, and Killeen is happy to continue on with his day.
If you're looking for a dog that'll love you like you hung every single star just for him, then give Killeen a chance. He'll pay you back in spades for it.
Foster's Location: Frederica, DE
Application can be found here: https://www.grrde.org/adoption-application (if you already have an approved application on file email GrassRootsDE@gmail.com and ask the app team to pull your app)
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