MOOSE - SHEPHERD / AKITA / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Shepherd / Akita / Mixed (short coat). Meet Moose — a true champion of second chances. ❤️ Moose is a gentle, soulful boy you simply can’t take your eyes off. He’s curious, playful, and also very much a man of leisure. He loves his toys, is a dedicated sniffer on walks, an observant gentleman in the yard, and truly enjoys his uninterrupted downtime. And if there’s one word that captures Moose perfectly, it’s Zen. He has the most amazing calm, peaceful spirit. Moose had a rough start in life. He was found as a stray on the streets of San Jose with an old injury to one of his back legs that appeared painful and uncomfortable. Thankfully, his life took a wonderful turn. An orthopedic surgeon confirmed that the fracture was old and had already healed. With daily joint supplements, good care, and lots of TLC, Moose is now zooming around the yard and showing absolutely no signs of pain. When Moose first came into our care, he was shy around new people, especially men. But this amazing boy has learned to trust—and watching his confidence grow has been incredibly rewarding. Today, he welcomes people with a much more open heart and is more playful and joyful than ever. His beautiful skin and healthy coat are also a wonderful reflection of how far he has come. Moose is wonderful with dogs and would do great with both small and large canine companions. He has also been comfortable around children and would do best with calm, gentle kids who are respectful of pets. Moose passed his cat test with flying colors and is safe and comfortable around dog-savvy cats. Of course, like many dogs, if a cat suddenly takes off running, Moose may be tempted to give chase—it’s simply his playful, curious dog nature. With appropriate introductions and supervision, however, he has shown that he can happily coexist with cats. He recently met alpacas, too, and was an absolute gentleman! Moose has been learning new and useful cues and skills so he can reach his full doggie potential and become the superstar he was always meant to be. His ideal home is one that will continue building his confidence and skills through positive reinforcement and force-free training. At around 2 years old, neutered, fully vaccinated, and 73 pounds of pure joy, Moose is ready for the next chapter of his life—a forever home where he can continue to blossom, play, explore, and simply be the wonderful, peaceful soul that he is. Moose is proof that with a little love, patience, and a second chance, a dog can truly bloom. ❤️ If you’d like to meet this special boy, please help us learn more about you and your household by filling out our online application: .tinyurl/AdoptMeNow

• Physical Attributes

  Eye Color:	Brown
  Ear Type:	Natural/Uncropped
  Coat Length:	Short
  Grooming Needs:	Low
  Likes to Vocalize:	Quiet
  Shedding Amount:	Moderate
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Slightly Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Fence Required:	6 foot
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Obedient Playful Independent Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No