Boxer - Sly - Large - Young - Male - Dog for sale in Sumach, Washington

$190

Boxer - Sly - Large - Young - Male - Dog
BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE AND READY FOR A PERMANENT HOME Sly was five months old when he was found hiding under a car in a school parking lot and brought to us. He was completely terrified and fearful and his behavior in the vet office, when they catch poled him to handle him, made them advise us to put him down. It was their opinion that he had been beaten and tortured beyond recovery. It is not a recommendation they make lightly. What we saw though, was terror and fear, not aggression. The look in his eyes was not one of malice or hatred. It was utter fright and panic. He was neutered and vaccinated as planned and put into a remedial foster home. In foster, Sly bonded immediately with one of the older labs in the home but it was nearly two months before he would allow touch from his foster. He was not pushed but allowed to reveal himself on his own terms. The other social dogs in the home showed him there was nothing to fear and he slowly began to believe it. His progress has been unhurried and on his terms to insure he is always ready for the next step. He will never be a dog who runs joyfully to greet your guests, especially new ones, at the door but he will give his whole heart and soul to you if you allow him the time. We rescued Sly from his tortured existence but there is still some rescuing of his heart and soul to be done. This would be best done by that person who is willing to make that lifetime commitment to him. The journey will be far easier in a home where at least one other social dog can help him make the transition from foster to forever. Sly is beautiful. He is funny. He shows himself to you in his own way and on his own terms but he will show himself to you. He has gone from lashing out in fear, to quiet submission and hoping not to be hurt. He is not fully recovered from what ever inhumane activity ruined his natural trust, but he has made HUGE strides in becoming a loving companion animal for someone who might understand how it feels to have to learn how to trust all over again. It has taken nearly a year and Sly is now 15 months old and needs to belong to a home and a heart. Sly is housebroken, loves to travel, is sweet and kind and sometimes a bit comical. He is learning to walk on a leash but anything that pulls on his neck brings back bad memories so harnesses work better. He does well with other social dogs but fears them until he gets to know them. He is fine with cats that don't run from him but will chase those that do. So far none have come to any harm. They are just fun. He gives good doggy kisses once he trusts you, is crate trained, up to date on vaccinations, neutered and it is time for him to be loved by his forever person. Please understand and digest what has been written here. He is not going to be the kind of dog you can just walk away into happy ever after with. You are going to have to earn his trust, not push him, understand what made him this way and respect that he will reveal himself to you in time. If you are capable of this you will be rewarded with a very loving, handsome, sweet and funny boy who does not forget a kind deed. Your journey will be smoother if you already have a dog friendly, socially trusting dog in the home he can emulate. Sly is a very athletic dog too. He weighs about 65 lbs and is still growing. His eyes tell his story and he will be worth the time put into him. You can apply for an opportunity to meet Sly by clicking on this link. Application to Adopt Dog . A fenced yard and plenty of indoor time will be required of his new family. Because of his skeptical nature, a home with small children is NOT recommended. His adoption fee is $190.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Boxer
Size: Large
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet has been spayed/neutered
CONTACT:
Wags To Riches Animal Rescue and Sanctuary | Union Gap, WA |

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