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My name is Breki!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Adoption fee: $0

This helps Franklin County Humane Society/Planned Pethood Clinic & Adoption Center with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
Brindle
Age
5 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
3948

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

TRAINER FAVORITE -- shelter stressed right now due to a LONG shelter stay. Has been with us since April 2021!

Dogs: loves most female dogs, non confrontational male dogs
Cats: has not tested well with cats at the shelter
Kids: a home no kids is ideal but could adjust to older kids (14+)

I'm so smart. I know sit, down (lay down), I can give paw, and the recall work we've done show promise for a "come" command. I want to be a loyal boy to someone who truly sees my potential.

Arrived in April 2021 and was great with dogs, new people, etc. After a few months, Breki was stressed and anxious, and began acting reactively towards all of the people "staring in" at him through the glass as well as towards other dogs who went past, barking, etc.
Our trainer noticed this as a behavior change so our clinic started Breki on a medication to help him feel less anxious and threatened. This is really helping, but he can be standoffish with people through barriers.
We believe this to be due to shelter stress which can cause dogs to become depressed or show behaviors that are not typical of their usual behaviors.

With familiar staff Breki is goofy, playful, very much focused on being with you and pleasing you. He gets along with other dogs who are friendly and playful.
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
3948
Contact
Phone
Address
18401 Virgil H. Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fees vary depending on the age and breed. We do require an adoption application and interview.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Come meet our pets at our Adoption Center. 18401 Virgil H. Goode Highway (Route 220), Rocky Mount, VA 24151. Open Tuesday-Friday from 2-5:00 PM and Saturdays from 11-3.

More about this shelter

Franklin County Humane Society Inc. operates Planned Pethood Clinic, a low cost spay/neuter facility. Our mission is to stop pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering. We fundraise to subsidize the cost of the spay/neuter surgeries to keep prices as low as possible. Our Adoption Center provides a second chance for many wonderful animals. Support our cause by shopping at our Purrfect Treasures store for wonderful home decor items and furniture, dishes and glassware, rugs, jewelry, unique collectibles, yard sale treasures and much more.

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