GUS - UNKNOWN BREED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Posted Breed: Unknown breed (short coat). Look at that smile! Gus is just waiting to win you over with his goofy little face! This stocky petite fella will surely provide constant entertainment with so many snuggles, wiggles, and laughs along the way! He is an absolute goober that is extremely fond of treats, toys, blankets, and knows how to have a great time. Once the party’s over, he settles down pretty quickly to curl up for a snooze next to you! Gus is still a young guy, so he has lots of energy and a very playful spirit! He enjoys romping around outside and would be an excellent adventure buddy to anyone in need of a sweet and squishy pal. Gus's foster has described him as an absolute dream that has gotten along with everyone he's met so far. As he has slowly come out of his shell, we've found that his sweet demeanor remains despite his newfound confidence and spunky personality! He loves to initiate playtime or wrestling sessions with other dogs, and could be a good fit for a canine companion that matches his level of excitement about... well, everything! Gus has coexisted with cats in his foster's home and seems to understand when to play and when to give cats space! Gus has also lived with children well, but it has been noted that Gus can sometimes resource guard high value treats or food. Based off of this information, Gus would do better in a home with older children that are dog savvy and can read his cues. He has only displayed this resource guarding behavior once, but potential adopters should be comfortable with helping him unlearn this behavior so it doesn't become a habit. Gus' adopter(s) will also need to continue to work on training for his excitable jumpy, mouthy tendencies, as well as housetraining as he develops a routine and learns the ropes. Otherwise, Gus is crate trained and settles very well in his crate without complaint! He tends to have a big spurt of energy in the morning, so playtime, or zoomies in a fenced yard are super helpful to getting all his goofiness out. Gus was found as a stray and came to PAWS from the city shelter. As you can see from the pink-ness in some of his photos, has been treated for some pretty itchy skin. Due to this itchiness and irritation, he is still shedding some dander, so anyone with sensitive allergies should be aware that it could cause a reaction or flare up. Thankfully, his itchiness has improved with time and medicated baths. We're so happy to see him feeling more comfortable in his skin everyday! Gus adopter(s) should be prepared to manage any possible ongoing skin issues and allergies in the future with the help of a full-service veterinarian. When Gus's skin flares up he can have some sensitivities to handling, so he needs someone who is mindful of this. We’ve learned that at times he can be not such a fan of having his lower half touched, and he will require patience and ongoing support as well as which spots are his favorite to enjoy being pet. If you're ready to add a sweet sensitive boy to your life ask us about Gus! Age: ~1-2 years old How I came to PAWS: Found Stray Animal ID#: A-55731 Weight: 40 lbs Mixed breed (It’s impossible to identify breed mix by sight alone, so for most dogs, their mix is only a guess. We get to know each dog as an individual and strive to make matches based on personality, not on breed label.) Location: Grays Ferry Clinic ​All of our dog meets are by appointment only; to get started, please complete the adoption application. To learn more about this dog, please contact us at adoptionsphillypaws or 215-298-9680 ext. 16. Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Phila, PA 19146 (by appointment only). PA Lic.# 06172. _____________________________________ To adopt a cat, complete the application at phillypaws/catapp. To adopt a dog, complete the application at phillypaws/dogapp. To adopt a small animal, complete the application at phillypaws/small-animal-adoption-application. Please reference this animal's ID NUMBER when inquiring. Learn more about PAWS' adoption process, locations, and more at: phillypaws/adopt/info. __________________________________________ Adoption fees for cats and dogs include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip. Adoption fees are as follows, plus tax: $150 for large adult dogs (older than 1 year); $250 for small dogs (under 25 lbs) and all puppies (under 1 year); $60 for adult cats (over 6 months of age), $100 for kittens (under 6 months of age), and $25 for small animals. When you adopt a pair of kittens together, the total adoption fee is $150. 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• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Short

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No