My name is MERCURY!

·Intake Reason: Owner`s Health
-Weight: 72 lbs
Known with:
·Cats: Unknown
·Dogs: Went to dog parks
·Kids: Exposed to 5 year old - good

Yahoo, my name is Mercury and I am an active young lad in the market for a new home. I lived with a wonderful person almost my whole life and I was super happy. Unfortunately, my person developed some health issues and they could no longer take care of me so I came to WCHS. I must confess that my current situation has me a bit discombobulated. All the people I have met are very nice and I am being well-cared for, but I really yearn for a place where I can be a true family member and know I will be loved forever. I have so much affection to share with my peeps. I am still a youngster so I know I have a bunch to learn, discover and explore and I am counting on you to help me safely navigate the world and experience new things each day to allow me to continue to grow into a confident young dog. Remember that so many things that seem common to you may be completely new to me, so I hope you will be patient and let me take things at my own pace. I am a big guy and still have a little growing to do so I would appreciate learning righteous manners and dynamite social skills; I hope to be your constant companion and want to be welcome everywhere we go. I already know the cue for ‘sit’ but will need to control my rambunctiousness and practice proper leash skills. Perhaps you could also remind me that the fun activity of counter-surfing is frowned upon and should be avoided. In my previous home when I needed to use the outdoor facilities, I learned to bark at my person to ask to go outside. Although I understand house-training, when I first get to my new home it would be wise to give me plenty of opportunities for bathroom breaks until we are familiar with each other’s signals and routines. I have not had any experience with kitties but I used to go to dog parks and have had great fun romping with other rowdy pups at the shelter. I have not lived with any children but I have met some young humans and did well. Since I may not always know my size and can be boisterous, I should always be supervised around small tykes. It is important that children learn about respecting me, too, and treat me gently because I am fragile and sensitive. I am friendly, outgoing and tolerant of handling; I enjoy cuddles and snuggles but can be very wiggly. I love car rides, especially if we are going someplace