My name is George!

This pet needs emergency placement. Please click here to go to our emergency placement page for more information.



George is at risk due to behavior concerns. George was reported by his owner to hard bark at people and will hard bark and growl at unfamiliar dogs. In the Care Centers, George is anxious, displaying displacement behaviors, repeatedly shaking off, and panting. Recently, he hard barked at passing dogs while in the pens and mounted the handler out of frustration. Medically, George has malocclusion so his upper and lower jaw don't align properly. This does not hinder him from normal activity.

What my friends at ACC say about me:

I would do best in a home without very tiny humans, although I could be open to older human children once I meet them.

I am excitable and energetic! I will need positive outlets for my energy!

I would prefer someone who can be home with me most of the time.

A volunteer writes: Ghost came to us with lovely owner notes -- shy at first, but friendly and affectionate once he warms up; played nicely at the dog park; was relaxed around the cat who visited; and knows the cues for sit, come, down, and shake/give paw -- but he's been too overwhelmed at the shelter to fully be himself. (He also has separation anxiety). When we go out, the poor little guy literally shakes with fear and startles even at the sparrows flying and hopping around nearby. But I'm starting to see what a friendly little Ghost he really is. He now gently wags and wiggles up to me -- showing off his adorable little underbite -- and softly leans in as I give him back and (especially) butt scratches. He tries to hop up on the bench with me but only gets half his body on it...so he lays his front legs across my lap, snuggling his head into my arms, and soaks up all the attention I shower on him. Our little snaggle-toothed friend was surrendered when his lifelong family relocated. He'd love to be part of a family again and is hoping his dream comes true.


Primary Color: Tan
Weight: 48.6
Age: 4yrs 1mths 2wks