Meet Durham
 

Durham - better known now as Teddy - is at the beginning of his journey to become a house dog.    Like many dogs that come from a hoarding situation, he was pretty "shut down"  when he arrived.    He is frightened of unknown people, sudden moves, and any new situations. He can be skittish and will run and cower if too many things are happening.   This is not a hopeless situation though.   With a calm household, consistent routines, lots of patience and maybe a good stable dog to show him the ropes,  he will learn how being a dog is done.  

His foster has already seen him take steps toward learning to trust and try out some of the things housedogs do.    A visiting dog was around for a while and Teddy learned a little about toys and what to do with them - he picked up a toy and carried it around.   Not bad for a pup who doesn't know what treats are for and never saw a toy before. 

He is very very polite and quiet in the house. No damage, no barking, no accidents - his fosters provide him plenty of opportunities to get outisde by doing short walks. 

He goes in the crate but once he’s comfortable, would rather be out. He does not care about our cat. He is, surprisingly, not afraid of household noises like the vacuum!

Teddy does enjoy walks and might even like to jog. He is good on the leash except when spooked.  The fosters use a double leash to keep him safe.

Far from hopeless, making the trip with a dog like this is one of the most rewarding experiences out there.   Are you willing to make the journey with him?

Although these dogs have lived most of their life in conditions that no one should ever have to live in, they dogs are enjoying being able to learn to be a dog.  They are full of life and hope. They need a forever that will help them continue to thrive and to learn how great it can be to be a dog and truly be a part of a family.

Each dog is unique and their personalities reflect that.  They are learning crate training, house manners, potty training has been a lot easier than expected, and are enjoying human contact.

Good with dogs and cats.

Please feel free to fill out an ADOPTION or FOSTER APPLICATION by clicking on the FOSTER or ADOPT button below.

Thank You!