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All dogs on this page are local and located at our Animal Care Facility, foster homes or attending the PAWS Program.
All dogs on this page ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION!
Please click on their photos to learn more!
Nova- PAWS PRISON PROGRAM GRADUATE! CHECK OUT MY PAWS CGC VIDEO LINK!
NOVA IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
CONTACT:
Dog Trainer Dan
danielharjes83@gmail.com
516-603-0499
CHECK OUT HER FINAL CGC TEST VIDEO LINK BELOW!
PERSONALITY TRAITS
Nova is a very unique and special girl. She had a horrible start to life very early on. Because of this she needs a person(s) that will give her special attention, lots of patience, not force her into unfamiliar
situations and let people know not to interact with her until she is ready. She needs to know they will
not abuse her. Nova is not a dog for everyone – she needs a very special kind of understanding
human(s).
She needs:
• Consistency with <positive reinforcement> training and routine
• Time to adapt to new situations/things/people – all must be taken slowly
• Needs to be on leash when meeting new people, letting her use her nose to smell people from a distance.
• Due to her excitement level needs slow intro to other dogs
• Child-free environment
She is:
• Medium-high energy level
• Dog friendly
• Improving meeting new people
Once you bond with Nova she will be your best friend. She is very loyal and she will let you do anything to her once she trusts you. You will have a very faithful companion. When she gets past her
fears she knows her commands and she walks well on a leash. It just takes consistency and some time
but it’s worth it.
Are you interested in meeting Nova...understanding her needs in order for her to succeed? If so, please
contact Dan the Dog Trainer (above). She is a wonderful pooch – you will not be sorry!
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2 years
GOOD WITH: Other dogs with proper introduction; no kids, cats or other small animals
CONTACT:
Dog Trainer Dan
danielharjes83@gmail.com
516-603-0499
CHECK OUT HER FINAL CGC TEST VIDEO LINK BELOW!
PERSONALITY TRAITS
Nova is a very unique and special girl. She had a horrible start to life very early on. Because of this she needs a person(s) that will give her special attention, lots of patience, not force her into unfamiliar
situations and let people know not to interact with her until she is ready. She needs to know they will
not abuse her. Nova is not a dog for everyone – she needs a very special kind of understanding
human(s).
She needs:
• Consistency with <positive reinforcement> training and routine
• Time to adapt to new situations/things/people – all must be taken slowly
• Needs to be on leash when meeting new people, letting her use her nose to smell people from a distance.
• Due to her excitement level needs slow intro to other dogs
• Child-free environment
She is:
• Medium-high energy level
• Dog friendly
• Improving meeting new people
Once you bond with Nova she will be your best friend. She is very loyal and she will let you do anything to her once she trusts you. You will have a very faithful companion. When she gets past her
fears she knows her commands and she walks well on a leash. It just takes consistency and some time
but it’s worth it.
Are you interested in meeting Nova...understanding her needs in order for her to succeed? If so, please
contact Dan the Dog Trainer (above). She is a wonderful pooch – you will not be sorry!
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2 years
GOOD WITH: Other dogs with proper introduction; no kids, cats or other small animals
Nyomie- DEC 2024 PAWS PRISON PROGRAM GRAD!
Nyomie is available for adoption!
Volunteer Jada reports-
"Nyomi is a small bundle of pure muscle, she is adorable and very strong! This gorgeous girl is looking for an active family and would make an excellent hiking buddy. She is a sweet girl who is food motivated and would greatly benefit from training to help with things like pulling on lead. Nyomi matches the energy of those around her and would do well with a calm confident person to guide her. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys since arriving at the facility but I do think with time, once she settles she will become for interested in them. She has the most regal and proud trot and sports the biggest pittie grin!"
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
The shelter reported- Nyomie is a super sweet, pretty little gray girl that was on the euthanasia list...for today (9/2)! Thanks to our supporters and volunteers we were able to pull her from the shelter and give her another chance at life. People have failed Nyomie and she needs a loving family/person to love and care for her and BBBR is going to give her that opportunity!
Nyomie is a very sweet but shy girl that may be more playful in her (future) home. Keep in mind she has had a rough life and not been treated very well. Her eyes tell a story and it's not a very happy one. Despite her less than desirable beginnings, she has not let it ruin her. She is the sweetest, softest girl that shelter staff feel would do well living with respectful children of all ages. Nyomie is good with other dogs, enjoys off leash doggy playgroups, knows basic commands and is house and leash trained.
Please submit our pre-adoption application if you are interested in meeting Nyomie.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 4 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; no cats; other small animals unknown
Volunteer Jada reports-
"Nyomi is a small bundle of pure muscle, she is adorable and very strong! This gorgeous girl is looking for an active family and would make an excellent hiking buddy. She is a sweet girl who is food motivated and would greatly benefit from training to help with things like pulling on lead. Nyomi matches the energy of those around her and would do well with a calm confident person to guide her. She hasn’t shown much interest in toys since arriving at the facility but I do think with time, once she settles she will become for interested in them. She has the most regal and proud trot and sports the biggest pittie grin!"
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
The shelter reported- Nyomie is a super sweet, pretty little gray girl that was on the euthanasia list...for today (9/2)! Thanks to our supporters and volunteers we were able to pull her from the shelter and give her another chance at life. People have failed Nyomie and she needs a loving family/person to love and care for her and BBBR is going to give her that opportunity!
Nyomie is a very sweet but shy girl that may be more playful in her (future) home. Keep in mind she has had a rough life and not been treated very well. Her eyes tell a story and it's not a very happy one. Despite her less than desirable beginnings, she has not let it ruin her. She is the sweetest, softest girl that shelter staff feel would do well living with respectful children of all ages. Nyomie is good with other dogs, enjoys off leash doggy playgroups, knows basic commands and is house and leash trained.
Please submit our pre-adoption application if you are interested in meeting Nyomie.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 4 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; no cats; other small animals unknown
Sancho
Sancho is available for adoption!
From Foster mom and volunteer, Jada-
"Sancho has been with us for a few months now and has come so far! When we first got him it was pretty apparent that he wasn’t used to living in a home environment. It is safe to say he is loving the cushy life, but he still loves to spend his days basking in the sun in a good ol’ patch of dirt haha! Sancho is such a sensitive and affectionate dog. He loves to cuddle, give kisses and is so in tune with human emotions. He is the best pick me up when you are having a bad day and guaranteed to put a smile on your face with his goofy antics. We have worked a lot on establishing boundaries with him inside and outside the house as well as out in public. While he is allowed on the furniture he knows what “off” means, he also understands to move away when we tell him to “go” if he is trying to beg for food or gets under foot in the kitchen for example and will walk away. We have also been working on teaching a "place” command for situations like answering the door, vacuuming or just settling when we need him to stay put. His favorite things are still toys and playing in the water and we continue to improve his “out” command for games like tug and play with the flirt pole and he is doing so well. He does have his mischievous moments when he is bored and he looks to entertain himself but redirects so well. He does so well out in public as well and loves to hang out on the patio at Boise Juice Co. or pick out new toys from Northwest Pets. Overall he is a pretty easy going guy and is a joy to have around. He also has recently become a big Boise State fan, Go Broncos! ;)"
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 5 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped
GOOD WITH: Other (mellow) dogs, respectful older children 10+, cats and other small animals unknown.
From Foster mom and volunteer, Jada-
"Sancho has been with us for a few months now and has come so far! When we first got him it was pretty apparent that he wasn’t used to living in a home environment. It is safe to say he is loving the cushy life, but he still loves to spend his days basking in the sun in a good ol’ patch of dirt haha! Sancho is such a sensitive and affectionate dog. He loves to cuddle, give kisses and is so in tune with human emotions. He is the best pick me up when you are having a bad day and guaranteed to put a smile on your face with his goofy antics. We have worked a lot on establishing boundaries with him inside and outside the house as well as out in public. While he is allowed on the furniture he knows what “off” means, he also understands to move away when we tell him to “go” if he is trying to beg for food or gets under foot in the kitchen for example and will walk away. We have also been working on teaching a "place” command for situations like answering the door, vacuuming or just settling when we need him to stay put. His favorite things are still toys and playing in the water and we continue to improve his “out” command for games like tug and play with the flirt pole and he is doing so well. He does have his mischievous moments when he is bored and he looks to entertain himself but redirects so well. He does so well out in public as well and loves to hang out on the patio at Boise Juice Co. or pick out new toys from Northwest Pets. Overall he is a pretty easy going guy and is a joy to have around. He also has recently become a big Boise State fan, Go Broncos! ;)"
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 5 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped
GOOD WITH: Other (mellow) dogs, respectful older children 10+, cats and other small animals unknown.
Lily- DEC 2024 PAWS PRISON PROGRAM GRAD!
Lily is available for adoption!
Click the link below to watch Lily play!
Volunteer Jada reports-
Lily is a sweet girl. She has been a bit nervous in confined spaces like her kennel, but once she is out in the yard she warms up quickly. She didn’t show too much interest in treats but I think it was due to some anxiety from transport and settling into a new environment. I think that once she feels more comfortable her food motivation will increase. She was very toy motivated and had lots of fun playing with the squeaky ball and zooming around the yard. While she was pretty distracted at first in the new yard with all the new smells, she frequently came to check back in with me and took the time to get some pets. She will take some time to settle into a home but once she feels comfortable she is a total sweetheart!
PAWS update Week 2-
Weekly Summary
Lily has been doing great this week. We started her formal training and she is progressing very quickly. We have a team that is all on the same page with helping her in the shaping process and she has done great with connecting our expectations with what she is willing to do. Sit, heel, about turns and left about turns are what we worked on for her first week. She has shown some issues around gun shots, she hears them in the distance and gets a little scared and shuts down. We were having some success getting her out of that state by just walking with her until she comes out of it. We are careful not to pet her, give her food or anything that might reinforce that state of mind making it more comfortable for her to be there. Within 5 or so minutes of just walking with her she was back to her prancing self. She has also started getting introduced to non-program residents at the facility and she is just a love-bug! Last, but certainly not least, Lily was able to play with 3 other dogs at once this week. She played so well in the pack and is usually leading them all in a race or into forbidden areas! She is such a fun and lovey dog we are all so happy with her here.
Daily journal 10/23/24
Lily got to play with Geppetto and Biscuit today! She has so much fun. It was so nice for her to get out and run, she needs to be in a place where she can run even if she is just chasing something. She did wonderful with respecting the dogs boundaries and not playing too rough. She had a blast!
Weekly Summary- Week 7:
Lily has spent the week working on responding to verbal-only commands. This way she can find success in her new home with handlers that aren’t familiar with our specific hand-commands. Lily has also been practicing for her upcoming CGC compliance test, we are very confident in her ability to pass the test. She is incredibly smart and loves to roam around as part of a reward for her. We have been working on her tricks: she knows ‘parkour’ where she runs on the wall, ‘up’ where she stands and balances on her back legs only, ‘boing’ where she jumps with you, and ‘shake’ where she shakes your hand. She has enjoyed getting to bounce around because she naturally has that energy inside of her. She has the best of both worlds with what someone would want in a dog, cuddly and relaxed with the ability to play and run for hours. She is such an amazing pup and we are so grateful for the chance to get to know her and help her on her way.
Daily journal 11/29/24
Lily has been working today on performing commands while not being immediately rewarded. This kind of training will hopefully allow the new handler to command her and she listens, with the assurance in her mind that she will be rewarded and taken care of later. Most people bowl feed their dogs and we want her to be okay listening to her new handlers, and eating out of a bowl.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2-3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (7+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Click the link below to watch Lily play!
Volunteer Jada reports-
Lily is a sweet girl. She has been a bit nervous in confined spaces like her kennel, but once she is out in the yard she warms up quickly. She didn’t show too much interest in treats but I think it was due to some anxiety from transport and settling into a new environment. I think that once she feels more comfortable her food motivation will increase. She was very toy motivated and had lots of fun playing with the squeaky ball and zooming around the yard. While she was pretty distracted at first in the new yard with all the new smells, she frequently came to check back in with me and took the time to get some pets. She will take some time to settle into a home but once she feels comfortable she is a total sweetheart!
PAWS update Week 2-
Weekly Summary
Lily has been doing great this week. We started her formal training and she is progressing very quickly. We have a team that is all on the same page with helping her in the shaping process and she has done great with connecting our expectations with what she is willing to do. Sit, heel, about turns and left about turns are what we worked on for her first week. She has shown some issues around gun shots, she hears them in the distance and gets a little scared and shuts down. We were having some success getting her out of that state by just walking with her until she comes out of it. We are careful not to pet her, give her food or anything that might reinforce that state of mind making it more comfortable for her to be there. Within 5 or so minutes of just walking with her she was back to her prancing self. She has also started getting introduced to non-program residents at the facility and she is just a love-bug! Last, but certainly not least, Lily was able to play with 3 other dogs at once this week. She played so well in the pack and is usually leading them all in a race or into forbidden areas! She is such a fun and lovey dog we are all so happy with her here.
Daily journal 10/23/24
Lily got to play with Geppetto and Biscuit today! She has so much fun. It was so nice for her to get out and run, she needs to be in a place where she can run even if she is just chasing something. She did wonderful with respecting the dogs boundaries and not playing too rough. She had a blast!
Weekly Summary- Week 7:
Lily has spent the week working on responding to verbal-only commands. This way she can find success in her new home with handlers that aren’t familiar with our specific hand-commands. Lily has also been practicing for her upcoming CGC compliance test, we are very confident in her ability to pass the test. She is incredibly smart and loves to roam around as part of a reward for her. We have been working on her tricks: she knows ‘parkour’ where she runs on the wall, ‘up’ where she stands and balances on her back legs only, ‘boing’ where she jumps with you, and ‘shake’ where she shakes your hand. She has enjoyed getting to bounce around because she naturally has that energy inside of her. She has the best of both worlds with what someone would want in a dog, cuddly and relaxed with the ability to play and run for hours. She is such an amazing pup and we are so grateful for the chance to get to know her and help her on her way.
Daily journal 11/29/24
Lily has been working today on performing commands while not being immediately rewarded. This kind of training will hopefully allow the new handler to command her and she listens, with the assurance in her mind that she will be rewarded and taken care of later. Most people bowl feed their dogs and we want her to be okay listening to her new handlers, and eating out of a bowl.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2-3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (7+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Braydin- OCT 2024 PAWS PRISON PROGRAM GRAD!
CHECK OUT MY PAWS CGC VIDEO LINK!
Braydin is available for adoption!
Braydin is a recent PAWS graduate! Braydin is a lovely lady, approx 55lbs and LOVES to play with other rough and rowdy dogs. She can definitely keep up the pace and does best with a playmate that matches her play style!
Check out her final CGC test video below! Braydin scored a PERFECT 10/10! CHECK OUT HER VIDEO LINK BELOW!
PAWS FINAL WEEK REPORT- Weekly Summary: Week 7
"Braydin completed CGCs this week. She is doing amazing. We are so excited to see her get adopted and to know she will make a home very happy when that time comes.
10/5/24 Daily Journal
Braydin did an excellent job today at completing her CGC test. Braydin is now officially CGC compliant. We will continue to work on these skills until her departure. We will also enjoy the last week playing and spending time with such a wonderful job."
The shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Braydin is a sweet and loving girl that is good with other dogs and enjoys off leash doggy playgroups. She is good with respectful children, 8 years old plus are advised. She wouldn't want to accidentally knock a toddler over! She would love a doggy house-mate to play with and show her the ropes. Braydin loves the water - she will even dunk her head in it! She has a soft mouth and will take treats gently.
Please submit a pre-adoption application if you are interested in meeting Braydin!
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; OLDER (15+) no young children; no cats or other small animals
Braydin is a recent PAWS graduate! Braydin is a lovely lady, approx 55lbs and LOVES to play with other rough and rowdy dogs. She can definitely keep up the pace and does best with a playmate that matches her play style!
Check out her final CGC test video below! Braydin scored a PERFECT 10/10! CHECK OUT HER VIDEO LINK BELOW!
PAWS FINAL WEEK REPORT- Weekly Summary: Week 7
"Braydin completed CGCs this week. She is doing amazing. We are so excited to see her get adopted and to know she will make a home very happy when that time comes.
10/5/24 Daily Journal
Braydin did an excellent job today at completing her CGC test. Braydin is now officially CGC compliant. We will continue to work on these skills until her departure. We will also enjoy the last week playing and spending time with such a wonderful job."
The shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Braydin is a sweet and loving girl that is good with other dogs and enjoys off leash doggy playgroups. She is good with respectful children, 8 years old plus are advised. She wouldn't want to accidentally knock a toddler over! She would love a doggy house-mate to play with and show her the ropes. Braydin loves the water - she will even dunk her head in it! She has a soft mouth and will take treats gently.
Please submit a pre-adoption application if you are interested in meeting Braydin!
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; OLDER (15+) no young children; no cats or other small animals
Geppetto- DEC 2024 PAWS PRISON PRISON PROGRAM GRAD!
Geppetto is available for adoption!
From BBBR vol Jada-
Geppetto is such a character, how could you not love those ears with a mind of their own! Geppetto is a young playful pup who is deaf, but that doesn’t hold him back one bit. He is pretty carefree and loves to bounce around the yard playing with toys. Even though Geppetto will learn slightly differently than most dogs, this boy is very smart and will need a family who will be willing to take the time to learn along side him. He is very food motivated which makes training so much easier and he is already responding to some basic hand signals. He absolutely loves playing with toys and has plenty of energy to play for hours but with direction will calm down and is happy to sit by your side for affection. He is very sweet and affectionate and will provide endlesss entertainment.
The shelter reported-
This big boy is a big, silly squishy pup that likes to rub up against you like a kitty cat! He is affectionate, playful and like the squishy boy he is he likes the squishy toys, too! His ears have a mind
of their own and he will keep you laughing as they bounce around as he plays! They're hilarious!!! He has a wonderful imagination and loves to make up his own games.
This handsome boy is deaf he is not that great at playing fetch but...he is a whole lot of fun to play with and he “looooves” his people. He is in doggie playgroups with both male and female dogs. The right training for both Geppetto and his new
family will help set him up for success and just like the story, they will live happily ever after!
He came into our (shelter) care after he was found tied to a pole. The finder thought he was dead at first
because he did not respond to shouts or calls. The animal control officer realized the dog was sound asleep and most likely deaf.
Geppetto is not getting the mental and physical stimulation he needs as a
special needs dog in an overcrowded shelter and is showing signs of kennel stress. Geppetto needs a committed adopter or foster that is willing to work with his special needs and help him become the
successful family companion we know he can be. He is in doggie playgroups with playful dogs and his playful social attitude has made him a shelter favorite. He doesn’t always understand cues from his
fellow doggie friends as he cannot hear them but he is not confrontational and seems to read their body language well.
Geppetto does great with both male and female doggie friends.
Geppetto week 7 PAWS update!
Weekly Summary Week 7:
This coming weekend are the final CGC’s for all of the dogs! Everyone has done a great job with this round of dogs and each dog has overcame so many obstacles and issues, especially Geppetto! We are right on track with where we’d like him to be for CGC’s, the only thing we need to continue to hammer in this week is his stand and inspection without treats. He has his days where he doesn’t do so well and takes steps away from the person inspecting him because he’s coming closer to the handler to nudge their hands for treats. Geppetto got a bath this week and he did very well! He just stood there and accepted everything going on, then after he had the zoomies and ran wild all over the place! His best friend this round has been Lily as they spend so much time each day together, in the mornings they even put themselves in the kennel and wrestle!
Daily Journal Entry 11/29/24
Today we had the apprentices work with Geppetto for their final test and both the dog and the handlers killed it! Geppetto has awesome generalization skills with anyone he works with and stays extremely focused on each task. It has been so fun watching Geppetto work and adapt with various people. He does such a great job working for love and pets when he isn’t being rewarded with food!
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 1 year
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: (Deaf) All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (10+) respectful children; no cats or other small animals
From BBBR vol Jada-
Geppetto is such a character, how could you not love those ears with a mind of their own! Geppetto is a young playful pup who is deaf, but that doesn’t hold him back one bit. He is pretty carefree and loves to bounce around the yard playing with toys. Even though Geppetto will learn slightly differently than most dogs, this boy is very smart and will need a family who will be willing to take the time to learn along side him. He is very food motivated which makes training so much easier and he is already responding to some basic hand signals. He absolutely loves playing with toys and has plenty of energy to play for hours but with direction will calm down and is happy to sit by your side for affection. He is very sweet and affectionate and will provide endlesss entertainment.
The shelter reported-
This big boy is a big, silly squishy pup that likes to rub up against you like a kitty cat! He is affectionate, playful and like the squishy boy he is he likes the squishy toys, too! His ears have a mind
of their own and he will keep you laughing as they bounce around as he plays! They're hilarious!!! He has a wonderful imagination and loves to make up his own games.
This handsome boy is deaf he is not that great at playing fetch but...he is a whole lot of fun to play with and he “looooves” his people. He is in doggie playgroups with both male and female dogs. The right training for both Geppetto and his new
family will help set him up for success and just like the story, they will live happily ever after!
He came into our (shelter) care after he was found tied to a pole. The finder thought he was dead at first
because he did not respond to shouts or calls. The animal control officer realized the dog was sound asleep and most likely deaf.
Geppetto is not getting the mental and physical stimulation he needs as a
special needs dog in an overcrowded shelter and is showing signs of kennel stress. Geppetto needs a committed adopter or foster that is willing to work with his special needs and help him become the
successful family companion we know he can be. He is in doggie playgroups with playful dogs and his playful social attitude has made him a shelter favorite. He doesn’t always understand cues from his
fellow doggie friends as he cannot hear them but he is not confrontational and seems to read their body language well.
Geppetto does great with both male and female doggie friends.
Geppetto week 7 PAWS update!
Weekly Summary Week 7:
This coming weekend are the final CGC’s for all of the dogs! Everyone has done a great job with this round of dogs and each dog has overcame so many obstacles and issues, especially Geppetto! We are right on track with where we’d like him to be for CGC’s, the only thing we need to continue to hammer in this week is his stand and inspection without treats. He has his days where he doesn’t do so well and takes steps away from the person inspecting him because he’s coming closer to the handler to nudge their hands for treats. Geppetto got a bath this week and he did very well! He just stood there and accepted everything going on, then after he had the zoomies and ran wild all over the place! His best friend this round has been Lily as they spend so much time each day together, in the mornings they even put themselves in the kennel and wrestle!
Daily Journal Entry 11/29/24
Today we had the apprentices work with Geppetto for their final test and both the dog and the handlers killed it! Geppetto has awesome generalization skills with anyone he works with and stays extremely focused on each task. It has been so fun watching Geppetto work and adapt with various people. He does such a great job working for love and pets when he isn’t being rewarded with food!
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 1 year
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: (Deaf) All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (10+) respectful children; no cats or other small animals
Bruce
Bruce is available for adoption!
Thank you Jada for the handsome photos of Bruce!
Volunteer Jada reports-
"This handsome stud melts every heart that is lucky enough to meet him. Bruce's personality is really starting to shine through as he settles in. He is an 11 year old, mostly blind senior, but you would never guess after spending even just a few minutes with him. He is spunky, playful, confident and best of all so incredibly sweet. Bruce takes a little bit of time to get used to new environments but once he gets a lay of the land his adorable personality shines. Despite being mostly blind, he adapts quickly. Bruce can be a bit picky when it comes to food and isn't overly food motivated, unless it is really high value. But he is very responsive to his name and is fantastic at following your voice and responds quickly to being called. He enjoys soft squeaky toys and really shows his playful side with them. Bruce loves to cuddle up on the couch and burrow his snout right into the crook of your arm. He is such a sweet boy and everyone that has met him has fallen head over heels for him!"
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
You really can't get more of a perfect senior dog, than Bruce. We are not just saying that.. he is a GEM.
Bruce arrived to us from Stockton Ca where he was found as a stray and sadly not claimed. It is mind blowing that no one came to pick up this sweet soul. He is such an EASY HAPPY guy!
Despite at 11 years of age and him losing his former life and everyone he ever knew and loved, Bruce is resilient, super friendly to all humans and not reactive to other dogs. Bruce is partially blind (or almost completely blind), but he still can have a great time, is playful and fun and enjoys toys. His hearing is on POINT!
Bruce would do best in a home solo or with other dogs that respect his age and can understand him bumping into things, both other pets and people. He can locate his food bowl and water, and doesn't have accidents in his kennel or an office area he was decompressing in when he arrived. We would say potty training he has down to a T.
Someone snatch this older gentleman up and give him the best golden years of his life! He in turn will give you the best years of your life with all his love. No puppy behaviors to work around, Bruce is turn golden key!
Want to meet Bruce? Please submit a pre adoption application!
www.boisebullybreedrescue.com (under forms tab)
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 11 years young
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other compatible low energy dogs; older (7+) respectful children; cats
and other small animals unknown
**What the shelter veterinarian had to say about Bruce's vision: Doctor suspects Progressive retinal
atrophy (PRA) is an inherited eye disease that leads to blindness in dogs. PRA is a non-painful condition that tends to progress slowly over time, often starting with a decreased ability to see well at night. While there is no cure available right now, most dogs adapt well to their vision loss and continue to have a good quality of life.
Thank you Jada for the handsome photos of Bruce!
Volunteer Jada reports-
"This handsome stud melts every heart that is lucky enough to meet him. Bruce's personality is really starting to shine through as he settles in. He is an 11 year old, mostly blind senior, but you would never guess after spending even just a few minutes with him. He is spunky, playful, confident and best of all so incredibly sweet. Bruce takes a little bit of time to get used to new environments but once he gets a lay of the land his adorable personality shines. Despite being mostly blind, he adapts quickly. Bruce can be a bit picky when it comes to food and isn't overly food motivated, unless it is really high value. But he is very responsive to his name and is fantastic at following your voice and responds quickly to being called. He enjoys soft squeaky toys and really shows his playful side with them. Bruce loves to cuddle up on the couch and burrow his snout right into the crook of your arm. He is such a sweet boy and everyone that has met him has fallen head over heels for him!"
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
You really can't get more of a perfect senior dog, than Bruce. We are not just saying that.. he is a GEM.
Bruce arrived to us from Stockton Ca where he was found as a stray and sadly not claimed. It is mind blowing that no one came to pick up this sweet soul. He is such an EASY HAPPY guy!
Despite at 11 years of age and him losing his former life and everyone he ever knew and loved, Bruce is resilient, super friendly to all humans and not reactive to other dogs. Bruce is partially blind (or almost completely blind), but he still can have a great time, is playful and fun and enjoys toys. His hearing is on POINT!
Bruce would do best in a home solo or with other dogs that respect his age and can understand him bumping into things, both other pets and people. He can locate his food bowl and water, and doesn't have accidents in his kennel or an office area he was decompressing in when he arrived. We would say potty training he has down to a T.
Someone snatch this older gentleman up and give him the best golden years of his life! He in turn will give you the best years of your life with all his love. No puppy behaviors to work around, Bruce is turn golden key!
Want to meet Bruce? Please submit a pre adoption application!
www.boisebullybreedrescue.com (under forms tab)
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 11 years young
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other compatible low energy dogs; older (7+) respectful children; cats
and other small animals unknown
**What the shelter veterinarian had to say about Bruce's vision: Doctor suspects Progressive retinal
atrophy (PRA) is an inherited eye disease that leads to blindness in dogs. PRA is a non-painful condition that tends to progress slowly over time, often starting with a decreased ability to see well at night. While there is no cure available right now, most dogs adapt well to their vision loss and continue to have a good quality of life.
Brock- STAR STUDENT AT PAWS PRISON PROGRAM!
Brock is available for adoption!
Volunteer Jada reports
"Look at this stud! Brock is such a handsome boy. He is equal parts fun and affectionate. This boy is built like a rock and is very strong. He does pull on the lead on walks and would benefit from some basic obedience. Brock shows a real affinity to learn, he is food motivated and shows a lot of human centered focus. While he doesn’t have much under his belt as far as basic commands he learns quickly and truly enjoys the process. This boy likes to please and it is obvious he will bond very strongly with his new family. Brock is higher energy so he will need an active family but he does settle down. He showed some interest in toys but it did not last very long. He is a very affectionate boy and loves to be close and will melt for pets and scratches. This guy is so fun and sweet, but will also need a family who can handle his strength and zest for fun!"
The shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Brock is good with other dogs and enjoys off leash doggy playgroups. He's good with respectful, older (7+) kiddos, due to his size and goofiness. He is a loving, goofy, playful boy but is kennel stressed and doesn't always give a great first impression. He would enjoy having a doggy housemate.
What the shelter staff and volunteers had to say about Brock:
Brock is a beautiful big headed baby. He is very loving and affectionate. He is kennel stressed but once you take him outside he is wonderful. He will run around for about a minute then he's ready for love. He does well in playgroups. He will play rough and tumble with the best of them. He is very gentle with our 8 year old volunteers and also with our adult volunteers.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; OLDER respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Volunteer Jada reports
"Look at this stud! Brock is such a handsome boy. He is equal parts fun and affectionate. This boy is built like a rock and is very strong. He does pull on the lead on walks and would benefit from some basic obedience. Brock shows a real affinity to learn, he is food motivated and shows a lot of human centered focus. While he doesn’t have much under his belt as far as basic commands he learns quickly and truly enjoys the process. This boy likes to please and it is obvious he will bond very strongly with his new family. Brock is higher energy so he will need an active family but he does settle down. He showed some interest in toys but it did not last very long. He is a very affectionate boy and loves to be close and will melt for pets and scratches. This guy is so fun and sweet, but will also need a family who can handle his strength and zest for fun!"
The shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Brock is good with other dogs and enjoys off leash doggy playgroups. He's good with respectful, older (7+) kiddos, due to his size and goofiness. He is a loving, goofy, playful boy but is kennel stressed and doesn't always give a great first impression. He would enjoy having a doggy housemate.
What the shelter staff and volunteers had to say about Brock:
Brock is a beautiful big headed baby. He is very loving and affectionate. He is kennel stressed but once you take him outside he is wonderful. He will run around for about a minute then he's ready for love. He does well in playgroups. He will play rough and tumble with the best of them. He is very gentle with our 8 year old volunteers and also with our adult volunteers.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; OLDER respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Mikey- STAR STUDENT AT PAWS PRISON PROGRAM!
Mikey is available for adoption!
Volunteer Jada reports "Mikey is an adorably sweet and wiggly guy who loves to play. He is a bit of an anxious guy in his run and the shelter life definitely has him stressed. Although wiggly with excitement he was easy to leash up and take out to the yard. He enjoys nothing more than to be close to people and will settle down for some calm scratches and rubs. Mikey is not super treat motivated but will take them very gently, I would say he is way more motivated by affection. Mikey does enjoy playing with toys but can be a bit picky on his favorites. Mikey is looking for a family who will be willing to help him build some self confidence and independence through some training and will give not shortage of love and loyalty in return!"
The shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Mikey is a very affectionate sweet boy. He wants a person. He will give you the
saddest eyes when he's trying to come out of his kennel. Melts your heart. He loves playtime. He does well with the other dogs. Likes to play. Then is sweet and loving to
humans. He gets excited and his tail goes a million miles an hour lol. He does get a little "humpy" once in awhile. He is improving on that, but will need some guidance.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful older (12+ y/o) children; cats and other small animals unknown
Volunteer Jada reports "Mikey is an adorably sweet and wiggly guy who loves to play. He is a bit of an anxious guy in his run and the shelter life definitely has him stressed. Although wiggly with excitement he was easy to leash up and take out to the yard. He enjoys nothing more than to be close to people and will settle down for some calm scratches and rubs. Mikey is not super treat motivated but will take them very gently, I would say he is way more motivated by affection. Mikey does enjoy playing with toys but can be a bit picky on his favorites. Mikey is looking for a family who will be willing to help him build some self confidence and independence through some training and will give not shortage of love and loyalty in return!"
The shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Mikey is a very affectionate sweet boy. He wants a person. He will give you the
saddest eyes when he's trying to come out of his kennel. Melts your heart. He loves playtime. He does well with the other dogs. Likes to play. Then is sweet and loving to
humans. He gets excited and his tail goes a million miles an hour lol. He does get a little "humpy" once in awhile. He is improving on that, but will need some guidance.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful older (12+ y/o) children; cats and other small animals unknown
Ranger- NEW ARRIVAL!
Ranger is available for adoption!
Ranger is just about as sweet as they get! This boy loves to literally lean into his people. He arrived last week on the tail end of a doggie cold (URI) but has since recovered. He is a bit unsure of the outside world but adapts with some encouragement and patience. We are pretty sure he is suffering from a broken heart, so many do when they lose "their people". He is non reactive when walking by the others kennels. He is a perfect size, about 50 lbs, and could afford to put a couple lbs on, which we are working on!
This boy is a treasure.
We will continue to update his bio and photos as we get to know more about him.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Ranger is just about as sweet as they get! This boy loves to literally lean into his people. He arrived last week on the tail end of a doggie cold (URI) but has since recovered. He is a bit unsure of the outside world but adapts with some encouragement and patience. We are pretty sure he is suffering from a broken heart, so many do when they lose "their people". He is non reactive when walking by the others kennels. He is a perfect size, about 50 lbs, and could afford to put a couple lbs on, which we are working on!
This boy is a treasure.
We will continue to update his bio and photos as we get to know more about him.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Big Blue- NEW ARRIVAL!
Big Blue is available for adoption!
This guy is the gift that keeps giving as we learn more about him! "Big" Blue is the epitome of resilience, silliness and love. He loves his Benebones and his big soft comfy bed. At 6 years old, he has suffered his WHOLE life with a condition called entropion. This is where the eyelid turns inward and the lashes scratch and abrade the eyeball, which is incredibly painful. Our veterinarian believes it has affected his sight a bit over the years, but you could never tell he's uncomfortable. He believes this is how life is supposed to feel. Well, come January 3rd, he will be pain free! He will have surgery to correct this condition.
Big Blue is a "green" dog. He is easy to handle, gear and walk. He only pulls a tiny bit, but it is very manageable. He loves treats, to be pet and coddled, and how could we not do that?! Big Blue is a BIG DEAL! We keep telling him how worthy he is, and that his whole life is going to change with a new forever family and pain free peepers!
(By the way, he was excellent for the vet, not a problem with the eyedrops to look at the scratches OR the medicine we are applying until surgery)
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 6 Yrs
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
This guy is the gift that keeps giving as we learn more about him! "Big" Blue is the epitome of resilience, silliness and love. He loves his Benebones and his big soft comfy bed. At 6 years old, he has suffered his WHOLE life with a condition called entropion. This is where the eyelid turns inward and the lashes scratch and abrade the eyeball, which is incredibly painful. Our veterinarian believes it has affected his sight a bit over the years, but you could never tell he's uncomfortable. He believes this is how life is supposed to feel. Well, come January 3rd, he will be pain free! He will have surgery to correct this condition.
Big Blue is a "green" dog. He is easy to handle, gear and walk. He only pulls a tiny bit, but it is very manageable. He loves treats, to be pet and coddled, and how could we not do that?! Big Blue is a BIG DEAL! We keep telling him how worthy he is, and that his whole life is going to change with a new forever family and pain free peepers!
(By the way, he was excellent for the vet, not a problem with the eyedrops to look at the scratches OR the medicine we are applying until surgery)
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 6 Yrs
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Maverick- NEW STAR STUDENT IN THE PAWS PRISON TRAINING PROGRAM!
Maverick is available for adoption!
Maverick is a big happy guy! We will continue to update his bio as we get to know him better!
Volunteer Jada noted the following things when she assessed Maverick-
"Maverick was an easy guy to handle, he paused at thresholds. He was gentle and easy going in the yard. He is not a huge fan of toys, but very treat motivated. Maverick knows "sit", down, and will "stay" for short durations. Maverick enjoyed affection and I was able to touch him all over."
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 yrs
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (5+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknow
Maverick is a big happy guy! We will continue to update his bio as we get to know him better!
Volunteer Jada noted the following things when she assessed Maverick-
"Maverick was an easy guy to handle, he paused at thresholds. He was gentle and easy going in the yard. He is not a huge fan of toys, but very treat motivated. Maverick knows "sit", down, and will "stay" for short durations. Maverick enjoyed affection and I was able to touch him all over."
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 yrs
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (5+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknow
Lavender- NEW STAR STUDENT IN THE PAWS PRISON TRAINING PROGRAM!
Lavender is available for adoption!
Lavender has recently arrived! We will update her bio when we get to know her a little bit better.
Volunteer Jada spent some time with her. Here is what she reported " Lavender is a fun and sweet girl. She is very playful and curious but very gentle. She is a bit persistent when she wants something. She may lightly try and grab your clothes when she is excited to play. "
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2 yrs
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; cats and other small animals unknow
Lavender has recently arrived! We will update her bio when we get to know her a little bit better.
Volunteer Jada spent some time with her. Here is what she reported " Lavender is a fun and sweet girl. She is very playful and curious but very gentle. She is a bit persistent when she wants something. She may lightly try and grab your clothes when she is excited to play. "
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 2 yrs
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; respectful children; cats and other small animals unknow
Bear- NEW ARRIVAL!
Bear- NEW ARRIVAL!
Bear is available for adoption! (We should call him David Bearham ⚽️)
Bear is a WAY cute little dude with a TON of personality. His little front legs have a personality of their own but do not impede his ability to run and have fun in the play yard. Bear is a fan of walks, and does pretty darn good on leash! Bear loves his toys, he loves to play in the yard with his favorite "soccer balls", especially if someone lightly kicks them and he can run and grab them. He is a BIG fan of treats treats and more treats, and of course every meal. Bear does have an arch-enemy, the evil garden hose. Bear will need a bit of guidance and direction during gardening time, hopefully his relationship with any future hoses can be mended and if not, he's fine with him and he hose having separate yard time.
Bear is underweight, but with his appetite we will get him to a healthy weight in no time!
Thank you to BBBR staff member Ashlee for the awesome photos of Bear! We love the one foot up, soccer star pose!
Want to meet Bear? Please submit a pre-adoption application at www.boisebullybreedrescue.com (under forms tab)
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (12+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Bear is available for adoption! (We should call him David Bearham ⚽️)
Bear is a WAY cute little dude with a TON of personality. His little front legs have a personality of their own but do not impede his ability to run and have fun in the play yard. Bear is a fan of walks, and does pretty darn good on leash! Bear loves his toys, he loves to play in the yard with his favorite "soccer balls", especially if someone lightly kicks them and he can run and grab them. He is a BIG fan of treats treats and more treats, and of course every meal. Bear does have an arch-enemy, the evil garden hose. Bear will need a bit of guidance and direction during gardening time, hopefully his relationship with any future hoses can be mended and if not, he's fine with him and he hose having separate yard time.
Bear is underweight, but with his appetite we will get him to a healthy weight in no time!
Thank you to BBBR staff member Ashlee for the awesome photos of Bear! We love the one foot up, soccer star pose!
Want to meet Bear? Please submit a pre-adoption application at www.boisebullybreedrescue.com (under forms tab)
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (12+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
PETER- NEW STAR STUDENT IN THE PAWS PRISON TRAINING PROGRAM!
Peter is available for adoption!
Peter just arrived, we are getting to know him better and will update his bio soon!
Peter is just as sweet as can be. He is happy and playful, he LOVES his toys and shows no signs of resource guarding, he happily shares with humans and loves the interaction.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 4 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (7+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Peter just arrived, we are getting to know him better and will update his bio soon!
Peter is just as sweet as can be. He is happy and playful, he LOVES his toys and shows no signs of resource guarding, he happily shares with humans and loves the interaction.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 4 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs; older (7+) respectful children; cats and other small animals unknown
Jewels- NEW STAR STUDENT IN THE PAWS PRISON TRAINING PROGRAM!
Jewels is available for adoption!
Jewels just recently arrived to us and hoped onto transport to our PAWS program where she will get 24/7 love and training! Please check out our PAWS page for weekly updates on each PAWS student!
Here is what the shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Jewels is dog friendly and enjoys off leash doggy playgroups. She's good with respectful kids and cats! She's the sweetest dog who only wants to receive love, give love and play for the first time in her life. Jewels is a victim of lousy humans – they neglected her, left her to roam around with other dogs in the neighborhood, made her live outside, let her have litter after litter and apparently never considered having her spayed. They had been cited several times for neglect but no other action has ever been taken. The previous owners were tired of her continuously having litters, couldn't maintain her and brought her and the five puppies to the shelter.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 4 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs, cats; respectful children; other small animals unknown
Jewels just recently arrived to us and hoped onto transport to our PAWS program where she will get 24/7 love and training! Please check out our PAWS page for weekly updates on each PAWS student!
Here is what the shelter reported-
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Jewels is dog friendly and enjoys off leash doggy playgroups. She's good with respectful kids and cats! She's the sweetest dog who only wants to receive love, give love and play for the first time in her life. Jewels is a victim of lousy humans – they neglected her, left her to roam around with other dogs in the neighborhood, made her live outside, let her have litter after litter and apparently never considered having her spayed. They had been cited several times for neglect but no other action has ever been taken. The previous owners were tired of her continuously having litters, couldn't maintain her and brought her and the five puppies to the shelter.
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 4 years
COAT LENGTH: Short
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs, cats; respectful children; other small animals unknown
Biscuit- DEC 2024 PAWS PRISON PRISON PROGRAM GRAD!
Biscuit is available for adoption!
Biscuit is an adorabull, healthy boy that has a great zest for life! He came to the shelter as an owner surrender but the back story is he was picked up by oil field workers as a stray and hung out with them at an oil field rig for about 3 weeks – until their rotation ended. They then brought Biscuit to the shelter. (We thank them for not just leaving Biscuit to fend for himself!)
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Biscuit is a big goofy guy whose limbs seem to have a mind of their own, flying in all directions as he gallops around the yard. He can be slow to warms up to new people mostly around his kennel. But once out in the yard where he has the freedom to create space for himself he opens up quickly. Biscuit is both toy and treat motivated and knows some basic commands. (UPDATE! HE IS NOW A PAWS TRAINING GRAD, HE KNOWS A LOT OF COMMANDS!) He is great when it comes to giving the toy back in order to continue the game of fetch. His silky smooth fur is perfect for endless petting while he relaxes, sitting on your feet. Biscuit would do best in a home with older kids and has previously lived in foster with other dogs.
Notes from the shelter: “Biscuit is a big, snuggly meatball who has done great with other dogs, is lovely on leash, is adorable with his toys and is outgoing with people. He’s not *that* giant, but he is thick. He is medium energy at best. He is 3 years old and weighs 90 lbs. We are happy to run down more info or do more vetting to increase his chances of being selected. He’s a cool dog, seems well-suited for almost any home. Kids are a-ok (maybe older if better though because of his size)”
Former Foster Family- “Biscuit is big and bouncy but when tuckered out (just a walk or a swim in the water) is a great snuggle. He's great on leash, totally house trained, and tolerates his kennel very well (he eats in his kennel, sleeps there overnight, and is kenneled when left alone). He is a lover of all dogs (he's in foster with a rescue director so has lived with about 30 dogs over the last 4 months) and is pretty respectful if dogs don't want to play. He is absolutely safe with little dogs, we recently had an adult 6 lb-er and she absolutely dominated him. Biscuit is living with 4 cats, has no interest in them, if they often end up sleeping on the couch together.
Biscuit loves water, loves fetch and tug, and gives great kisses! He's very human attuned and eager to bond with his someone, though is more comfortable with women than men. Biscuit does startle at loud noises/commotion and can be a nervous fellow in new situations. He spent a week with an 7 year old and was almost immediately comfortable with her. He’s good in the car, mostly quiet, oozes loads of joie de vivre and has become a wonderful, proper pet. He is not destructive in the house and doesn't have any situational anxiety that we have seen. His recall is perfect and he enjoys lots of off-leash time too. He has been in foster since 4/6. He was at risk for euthanasia in the Pecos Animal Shelter.”
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped. HW negative.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs AND CATS; older (8+) respectful children; other small animals unknown
Biscuit is an adorabull, healthy boy that has a great zest for life! He came to the shelter as an owner surrender but the back story is he was picked up by oil field workers as a stray and hung out with them at an oil field rig for about 3 weeks – until their rotation ended. They then brought Biscuit to the shelter. (We thank them for not just leaving Biscuit to fend for himself!)
PERSONALITY TRAITS:
Biscuit is a big goofy guy whose limbs seem to have a mind of their own, flying in all directions as he gallops around the yard. He can be slow to warms up to new people mostly around his kennel. But once out in the yard where he has the freedom to create space for himself he opens up quickly. Biscuit is both toy and treat motivated and knows some basic commands. (UPDATE! HE IS NOW A PAWS TRAINING GRAD, HE KNOWS A LOT OF COMMANDS!) He is great when it comes to giving the toy back in order to continue the game of fetch. His silky smooth fur is perfect for endless petting while he relaxes, sitting on your feet. Biscuit would do best in a home with older kids and has previously lived in foster with other dogs.
Notes from the shelter: “Biscuit is a big, snuggly meatball who has done great with other dogs, is lovely on leash, is adorable with his toys and is outgoing with people. He’s not *that* giant, but he is thick. He is medium energy at best. He is 3 years old and weighs 90 lbs. We are happy to run down more info or do more vetting to increase his chances of being selected. He’s a cool dog, seems well-suited for almost any home. Kids are a-ok (maybe older if better though because of his size)”
Former Foster Family- “Biscuit is big and bouncy but when tuckered out (just a walk or a swim in the water) is a great snuggle. He's great on leash, totally house trained, and tolerates his kennel very well (he eats in his kennel, sleeps there overnight, and is kenneled when left alone). He is a lover of all dogs (he's in foster with a rescue director so has lived with about 30 dogs over the last 4 months) and is pretty respectful if dogs don't want to play. He is absolutely safe with little dogs, we recently had an adult 6 lb-er and she absolutely dominated him. Biscuit is living with 4 cats, has no interest in them, if they often end up sleeping on the couch together.
Biscuit loves water, loves fetch and tug, and gives great kisses! He's very human attuned and eager to bond with his someone, though is more comfortable with women than men. Biscuit does startle at loud noises/commotion and can be a nervous fellow in new situations. He spent a week with an 7 year old and was almost immediately comfortable with her. He’s good in the car, mostly quiet, oozes loads of joie de vivre and has become a wonderful, proper pet. He is not destructive in the house and doesn't have any situational anxiety that we have seen. His recall is perfect and he enjoys lots of off-leash time too. He has been in foster since 4/6. He was at risk for euthanasia in the Pecos Animal Shelter.”
BREED: Bully breed blend
AGE: 3 years
HEALTH: All rescue dogs are vaccinated, altered, and micro-chipped. HW negative.
GOOD WITH: Other dogs AND CATS; older (8+) respectful children; other small animals unknown
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