Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs special attention,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Hello, I’m Hank. I’m a 4 year old male Boston Terrier with the personality of a forever puppy. I have endless energy. (Hank will calm down in the car or when it’s time to snuggle.) I have some GI issues, doc thinks its allergy. But, with my new diet (no commercial dog food), and medications( Benadryl ) I have VERY FEW episodes of throwing up my food and am gaining weight!!! I love people and other animals. Once I decide you are my person I will replace your shadow with myself. I can self-entertain all day, but might whack ya with a toy once in a while to make sure you still know I’m there. I need a fenced yard, one I can’t jump out of if I see another human or animal. I will also run through an open gate if I get the opportunity. I would LOVE to have someone that could be home with me all day as I need to eat 4 times a day as my weight continues tocome up, but I am ok for a few hours in my crate if you need to run some errands. You might notice I walk a little funny, I have some issues with my back leg, but it definitely doesn’t slow me down and doesn’t seem to hurt at all. Parkour is my favorite game, I can’t parkour off of ANYTHING. I love to steal things to get you to chase me, but I really only tear up paper, otherwise I just play with my toys. If you are looking for the sweetest, snuggliest, biggest personality guy, I’M HIM! I will love you forever, and ever, and even more whether you want it or not.
My Foster says that I have a cat like personality also. I love to cuddle so much that I will curl up on your lap just like a cat.
The Basics
Age: 4
Weight: GOING UP! Currently 18lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Vaccines Up-to-Date: Yes
On Heartworm Prevention: yes
On Flea/Tick Prevention: yes
On intestinal worm prevention: yes
House-Trained: yes, I will notify you by standing by the door I am used to going out of to go potty. However, you shouldn’t leave me out there alone or I might eat my own poo… working on this, not as interested now that I’m gaining weight!
Crate-Trained: yes! I have zero problems with my crate and will go in on my own if I feel scared. I sleep through the night and nap without issues if you cover the crate with a blanket or something to make it dark. I also like to have an extra blanket in my crate with my dog bed so I can curl up with it.
Leash Skills: You mean the thing I drag you with?! I absolutely love going for short walks and might be amenable to leash training if there are some pieces of freshly cooked chicken in your pocket! I get super excited when you grab my harness, so excited I try to eat it instead of letting you put it on me… sorry.
Medical: On top of my fancy diet, I require medications daily. Trazadone to help me focus on the task at hand and reduce how many times I parkour off of your face, twice daily. Benadryl 12.5mg (½ tab) daily, this helps with my allergies, I think it’s the oaks. Apoquel, part of my skin care routine, daily. My skin is looking awesome.
Diet: I am a little bougie (well my guts are anyway), so I eat a combo of blended home cooked chicken, quinoa, green beans, and sweet potato. I also get cooked chicken as snacks/treats. I like to try new foods, but only one at a time and no more than one new food every couple of days to make sure it doesn’t upset my tummy. Currently I have to eat 4 times a day in smaller portions (about ½ cup). Doc says once I’m up to about 20lbs I can cut back to fewer meals. I burn a lot of calories though, so frequent snacks are also requested required! Current approved foods are beef, chicken, egg, quinoa, green beans, and sweet potato. Current dislikes are edamame, carrots, and all commercial foods. I do like to chew on treats like bully sticks, but don’t really eat them.
Likes/Dislikes: No, off, get down, etc. I also don’t like loud noises. I have difficulty with hard foods including dog treats. I don’t mind baths in a tub, not a fan of the kitchen sink though. I mean, why would you bathe a dog in the kitchen sink anyway?!
Toys: I love toys, all toys, I like to play ball but not sure why you always want to take it away after I run for it!
Other Animals: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, but…. I have personal space issues. I like to get all up in their grill and sniff all the parts. I also have some difficulty reading social cues, like, get away from me. So, I probably should only be around other dogs with my similar personality or very patient ones!
People/Kids: I love all people, I do not discriminate based on age or gender. I do however like to jump on people and am working on learning the command “off”, I think it’s going pretty well so far.
Car Rides: I love car rides! I do best on a blanket though because I’m not too stable on my feet if there are sudden changes in speed or direction!
Separation: I might try to claw my way out of your door or window if left alone, even if you are just taking out the trash. I mean you didn’t give me a watch, and I’m pretty sure you were gone for eternity. But, I am perfectly fine if I am in my crate or if you just pull up the blinds for trash runs! I am ok in the car alone for short periods too and won’t tear up your seats or scratch your windows.
did I tell you that I love everyone too and four legged?
Contact/Application Info
Questions? Contact his foster Ann @ 813.431.8191
Current location: Tampa, FL
Adoption Fee: $500
Ready to Apply to Adopt? Visit www.bostonterriertn.org!
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