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Posted over 6 months ago
| Updated over 3 weeks ago
I found a new home! Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Check out other pets at this shelter, or start a new search.
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My basic info
Breed
Cattle Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Tuck is a super intelligent, super sporty boy who is so excited to find his perfect match. He adores every human he's ever met, and he's pretty sure everyone exists to be his best friend. Even someone who was afraid of dogs told his foster after meeting him that "he's such a good friendly boy." Tuck also thinks that other dogs exist to be playmates for him, and he will play all day! He's met dogs of all sizes and ages and does especially well being a big brother to his foster family's litters of young puppies. His favorite thing to do is to pick up a stick or toy and prance around in front of the other pups with it, occasionally smacking them in the face with the item, so they give chase or start playing tug of war. He's been to doggy daycare and did great there too. He definitely doesn't have to have another dog in the home though; he loves having the extra attention from his foster mom and relaxing when he's the only foster pup in the house. He currently lives with two cats and they coexist, but he's a little too playful with them and would probably do best in a home without cats.
Tuck is also one of the most intelligent, trainable, athletic dogs we've ever had in the rescue. He is *incredibly* treat-motivated, so much so that he has walked headfirst into a tree because he was focused so intently on his person and their treats. He learned "shake" and "touch" in mere minutes, and of course knows "sit" and "down" as well. He's perfectly potty trained and will signal when he needs to go outside, and he goes potty right away which is a lifesaver in the cold weather. He's also perfectly quiet in his crate in the car or at home, and he sleeps through the night silently. Tuck has been introduced to agility equipment and was fearless with everything, including the teeter totter which he rode all the way to the ground on the first try, then hopped right back on to try again. His favorite piece of equipment was the dogwalk, which he strutted across multiple times all on his own, and he went right through the tunnels happily for a treat. Tuck has also been introduced to treibball (a herding sport) and disc, and he would be amazing at tricks and rally obedience.
Beyond his amazingness in terms of activity and sportiness, Tuck is also the best snugglebug you'll ever meet. His favorite way to end the day is cuddled up on the couch next to his people. He loves having his ears played with and massaged and will rest his head on your arm gently for more attention. When he's feeling silly he likes to lay his big ol head right on your head and act like he's going to sleep, and then stick his tongue in your ear to hear you make funny sounds.
Tuck is the BEST boy who deserves the best family. Could that be you, or someone you know? His foster mom can easily talk about him for hours, so fill out an application if you want to learn more!
Tuck is estimated to be 9 months old and 40 lbs. Since we don’t know the dog’s actual genetics, this is just a guess on breed and size when grown. All dogs have had a vet examination, are up to date on all vaccinations, have been given dewormer and heartworm prevention. Dogs over 7 months have been heartworm tested. If you are interested in meeting this dog please complete the adoption application on our website at http://www.safehandsrescue.org under Adopt and then we can contact you about setting up a meeting.
We are also holding the following upcoming adoption events!
Sunday, December 8, 1:30-3:30pm, Insight Brewing, 2821 E. Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413 https://www.facebook.com/events/2163773867353539
Saturday, December 14, 11:30am-1:30pm, Urban Tails Pet Supply, 2106 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 https://www.facebook.com/events/612119221339349
Animal attendance is subject to change based on their availability. Please check our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/safehandsrescue/ for confirmed attendance the morning of the event.
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