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Name: Theodore (20220215-06)
Weight: 50lbs
Age: 2 years
Gender: male
Neutered: yes
Breed: hound mix
Colour: tri colour – black, tan and white

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Crate size: med/large

Good with women: yes
Good with men: yes
Good with kids: yes
Good with other dogs: yes
Good with cats: possibly with an adopter committed to working on it, very slow introductions
House trained: yes
Crate trained: yes
Energy level: med/high
Can be handled/touched: yes
Barker: will bark to alert but not excessively
Flight risk: Yes – has tried to crawl under gate in backyard.
Food aggressive: no
Current food: whatever dry kibble is donated to the shelter
Walks on a leash: yes, walks well but will pull hard when he sees little critters like squirrels and bunnies
Leash reactive to people/other dogs: no
Rides well in a car: has ridden in a crate to the vet and did well
Destructive: Will chew on things like shoes if they’re left out. Crated when alone in house.
Needs a home with a yard: yes
Needs a home with another dog: not a requirement
Can live in an apartment: no

Backstory:
Theodore was found as a stray and brought into the shelter by animal control. No owner came forward to claim him. He is a young and extremely friendly boy! He would do great in a home with kids as he loves to play, but he can get excitable at times so a home without toddlers may be best as he may accidentally knock them over !

Foster update:
Theodore is a real sweetheart! This handsome guy loves affection from all people, including children and just wants to be with his people as much as possible, he is super friendly and likes meeting new people…he will never turn down an opportunity for a good belly rub! Theodore loves his walks (will pull hard if he sees little critters like squirrels or bunnies) and playing fetch – he’s a very smart boy and has caught on quickly with returning the ball and runs right back for some praise and a quick belly rub!

He has been completely accident free in the home. He is very quiet even when the doorbell rings and doesn’t seem to be bothered by loud noises like fireworks.

Theodore is a counter surfer – we are working on this and it will be important for his forever home to continue this work and remember he can reach any part of the counter or table top if he’s interested in something up there! He will also scoop things like shoes if they are left out but is easily re-directed to proper chew toys or bones. He is food motivated, loves treats and kongs.

Theodore is a lover and content to snuggle and chill out with you after he’s had some good exercise. Often he will go directly to his bed to lay down after a good walk. This wonderful boy will thrive in a forever home with regular exercise, continued training, love and affection – which he will return tenfold!