Meet Nathaniel, the playful and intelligent puppy who is ready to bring endless joy and laughter into your life! This delightful little guy is all about fun and adventure—he’s incredibly play-driven and loves nothing more than wrestling and romping around with his furry friends. His playful spirit is infectious, and you’ll often find him engaging in spirited play sessions that will keep you smiling.
Nathaniel is not just a playful pup; he’s also very smart! He’s almost completely potty trained when kept on a consistent routine, making him a great candidate for any loving home. He walks well on a leash and rides like a champ in the car, making outings and adventures a breeze.
While Nathaniel is enthusiastic and spirited, he also shows respect for the space of others, especially cats. He’s curious about them but understands boundaries, showcasing his thoughtful and gentle nature. This little guy is eager to learn and already knows how to “sit,” with plenty of room to add more commands to his repertoire.
With a personality that’s funny, mischievous, and loving, Nathaniel is sure to keep you entertained with his antics. He often follows the lead of other dogs, making him a wonderful companion for playdates and socialization.
If you’re looking for a smart, energetic puppy who will fill your days with laughter and love, Nathaniel is the perfect match for you. Adopt this amazing little guy today, and get ready for a lifetime of fun and companionship with your new best friend!
This pup was rescued from a shelter in New Mexico.
Meet and greets are by appointment only. An approved application is required to schedule a meeting. Check out our events page for upcoming open adoption events!
We have no additional back story or update for this dog at this time. When we do, it will be updated here. This is all the information we have currently.
- Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above. Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog.
- Dogs adopted with our rescue come with FREE training from #GoodPup to help you build strong bonds from the start!
- If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded.
- Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free Pet insurance. We are not affiliated with Pet First pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect). Adoption fees help cover the medical care of the animals while he or she waits for a new home, as well as food and transportation costs. These fees help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. The money also acts as a donation to help support the organization as a whole, allowing the group to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets.
- The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances.
- More questions? Read our FAQs here: https://4p4l.org/faqs/
- Breed labels are a "best guess" by a shelter veterinarian and cannot be guaranteed.
- A new study has concluded that (in layman's terms), breed assumption is NOT indicative of behavior in mixed breed dogs. Therefore, if a dog looks presumably to be a German Shepherd breed, one cannot assume the dog will have a high prey drive. From the study: "Although many physical traits were associated with breeds, behavior was much more variable among individual dogs. In general, physical trait heritability was a greater predictor of breed but was not necessarily a predictor of breed ancestry in mutts. Among behavioral traits, biddability—how well dogs respond to human direction—was the most heritable by breed but varied significantly among individual dogs. Thus, dog breed is generally a poor predictor of individual behavior and should not be used to inform decisions relating to selection of a pet dog" - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abk0639
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