New Bedford, MA - Hound (Unknown Type)/Rhodesian Ridgeback. Meet Creek a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Hound (Unknown Type)/Rhodesian Ridgeback

Color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White

Age

5 years 2 months old, Young

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

65 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Not good with kids

Good with dogs

Needs experienced adopter

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

VISITORS LIMITED TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS: https://lighthouseanimalshelter.org/dog-adoption-application/

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3 year old, 75 lb. male
Hound Mix
Dog-friendly
Cats Unknown - he can be tested for applicants

If anyone out there is looking for a:
- Cuddle buddy
- Goofy, silly, awkward dog
- Dog-friendly dog
- Dog who acts tough but is a secret softie
- Homebody-type-dog-that-doesn't-like-strangers-but-still-wants-to-go-on-walks-and-will-pass-by-strangers-without-a-reaction dog
Then Creek might just be your guy.

Creek has wiggled his way into the hearts of our volunteers.

Once you’re Creek’s best friend, prepare yourself for some laughs while you watch his awkward body chase toys, a good cuddle session where he paws at you if you stop, and an invitation to scratch his butt.

Creek’s ideal home will be with someone who is patient & understanding of his insecurity with strangers in his space. With a proper introduction, he warms up to new people in no time but he is not the type of dog that can step into a new situation and feel comfortable instantly.

His forever family will be okay with the idea of Creek not liking strangers but will be positive about the possibility that he can make new friends - he makes new human friends all of the time! But it should never be expected that Creek will love everybody right away. He will need guidance and reassurance from his person that it’s okay and that they will protect him forever.

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We do not adopt on a first-come-first-serve basis, but rather by the best match between dog and family, although we will factor in the order of applications if there are equally good matches.

Our adoption fee for adult dogs is $450 which covers the costs of vetting (spay, vaccinations, heartworm testing, preventatives while in our care, deworming and microchip) and any boarding or transport fees incurred in each dog's rescue. Senior dogs are $250.