CASPER - FOSTERED IN TURNER, MAINE - SOFT-COATED WHEATEN TERRIER (MEDIUM COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier (medium coat). Adoption Fee: 550. Casper was saved from a high-kill shelter in Calfornia and arrived at Give a Dog a Home Rescue in Sebec, Maine on Wednesday 3rd August. We post our available dogs in states across the East Coast and Canada to reach as many people as possible in hopes of finding perfect homes and families. We do not transport dogs — families must come to the rescue in Sebec, Maine to meet and, hopefully, take home their new best friend. Health & Background ✅ Neutered ✅ Rabies and core vaccines up to date ✅ On monthly flea/tick preventatives ✅ Microchipped ⚖️ Weight: 33 lbs (mid July) Estimated DoB: 1 April 2025 Casper was lucky to go to a Foster Home on 20 December, sharing his new temporary home with a former GaDaH foster dog (foster fail). Foster update to follow in a few days when he has settled in. Foster Family Update - 29 December 2025 Casper has settled in quite well. He and Tilly, my 8 y.o. All American (also from GADAH) are doing well, playing and chasing quite a bit. She occasionally corrects him when he gets out of line and he's respectful of that. He's still not great on a leash and, now that the holidays are behind us, we'll be working on that. He appears to be very trainable and is responsive to both treats and praise. I'm beginning to suspect he may turn out to be a "Velcro dog" as he wants to be close to me all the time! That may just be insecurity due to his recent move here; time will tell. He loves, loves, loves toys! Squeaky toys, stuffed toys, anything that makes noise - he plays with them all. At first, I thought he wasn't house broken but that turned out to be because he's so "leash shy". Since he's learned to pee while on the leash, he has not had a single accident in the house. He does NOT ride well at this point. When we drove home with him, he drooled for the entire two hours - in quantities that would have made a Mastiff proud! We're also working on that, taking rides up and down the driveway most days. As his tolerance grows, I'll increase the distance. Cats are a work in progress. I have three, all dog-savy, and I'm not leaving him alone with them at this point. He ignores the oldest female and is mostly reasonable with the male but is too aggressive with the younger female for comfort. I'm not sure if that's something I'lll be able to train him out of or not. He may turn out to be better off in a home without cats, although I'm not sure of that yet . He's very affectionate - a real love bug - and will make some family a wonderful addition. He's going to be a nice, manageable size, energetic but not crazy, eager to please and smart enough to learn whatever you want him to learn. He is truly a delight! Video context - My daughter and son-in-law came to dinner last night. Casper was a bit timid - for about 30 seconds - and then did very well with them. After supper, my son-in-law laid on the floor to play with Casper and was thoroughly snuffed. Henry is extremely ticklish and those whiskers must have really tickled! Casper was a bit confused by it all! What Casper Needs ‍♀️ An active family that can meet his physical and mental exercise needs Mental stimulation and enrichment — structure, toys, puzzles, and engaging activities ️ High-quality food and treats to keep him healthy and energized Regular veterinary wellness checks for preventive care and long-term health ❤️ Time to adjust and feel safe — patience to decompress and build trust Adoption Details Adoption Fee: $550 Location: Sebec, Maine Families must complete and submit an adoption questionnaire. Once approved, you’ll be invited to schedule an appointment to meet Casper. ⏱️ Applications are generally processed within 24-48 hours Click here to complete the Adoption Questionnaire Want to See More of Casper? Check out our Facebook Page ALBUMS, where we share hundreds of photos of all the dogs waiting for their forever families!

• Physical Attributes

  Ear Type:	Semi-erect
  Tail Type:	Long
  Coat Length:	Medium
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	Species
  Other:	Leash Trained Housetrained Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Be in Your Lap

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations