Hobbes - located in GA - Belgian Shepherd Malinois Dog For Adoption

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a last-ditch effort to save two severely undersocialized young pups from euthanasia. They had to be humanely trapped, terrified and unsure of the world around them. When MAD Rescue pulled them, they were estimated to be just 5–6 months old. Since then, Hobbes has been quietly doing the hard work in foster care — and he is blossoming. While he’s still a sensitive boy who needs patience with people, his personality shines when he’s with other dogs. That’s where his confidence lives. Hobbes at a Glance Thoughtful, observant, and sensitive Thrives with other dogs — truly a pack dog Loves running with other Chuck It chasers Confident and often leads when walking in a pack Walks well on leash in a group (3+ dogs) May freeze or shut down on solo leash walks Good, playful, and respectful with dogs of all sizes Playful with cats and learning boundaries Takes a clear “no” correction well Will take treats (especially when humans are seated or squatting) Crate is his safe space Beginning to show interest in affection Playful, Mal-style nippy mouthiness Wary of sudden human movement but building trust every day What Hobbes Needs A patient, calm, dog-savvy home Two or more confident dogs — he truly thrives in a multi-dog household A secure, fenced yard Slow, pressure-free human interaction Consistency, structure, and kindness Understanding that shutdowns come from fear — not defiance Hobbes is not a “plug and play” dog — he is a relationship dog. Once he feels safe, you can see the curiosity, the playfulness, and the spark that was always there waiting. He has already come so far from the terrified pup who didn’t know how to exist safely in the world. Now he just needs a home willing to meet him where he is — and let him continue to grow. If you have a playful pack of Chuck It fanatics and a heart for helping a sensitive soul build confidence, Hobbes might be your boy. All MAD dogs come with a Fi Collar and six month subscription. *********************************************************************** If you are interested in adopting this pet, please complete an application at this link: petstablished/adoption_form/24689/generic. *********************************************************************** MAD is an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our mailing address is in Michigan, however, our dogs are in private foster homes across the continental US. The state location of each dog is posted with the name of the pet in the title description. We do not disclose exact location of the dogs for the safety of our foster homes and the dogs. If you are located within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick up the pet. For greater distances, MAD does offer transport assistance for up to 350 miles for the adopter, however transport is primarily on the responsibility of the adopter. The basic information that we have available is in this posting, but updates are often first posted on the MAD Rescue Facebook page, .facebook/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc. If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out this application. Approved applicants who are being considered as a match will speak to the adoption counselor and foster home to gain more information about our adoptable dogs. If you have general questions about this pet, please contact us at infoMADrescueinc. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377 and leave a message. Additional information about all of our dogs for adoption can be located on our website MAD Rescue Inc

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