Fred

“Hi there! My name is Fred and I am looking for a new home. I am a 12 year old boy who weighs 40 pounds. I can’t tell you what breed I am, maybe you have a good guess?

“I have been through a lot since August of this year. My beloved human passed away and I needed a place to go. I lived WAY far away-in Maryland! Friends of my human thought they should fly me to Washington state to be adopted by someone here. Unfortunately, that hasn’t worked out too well. Turns out I’m not a fan of other dogs, cats or young kids.So here I am, far from the home I once knew, in need of a new home where someone will commit to me for the rest of my life.

“As you can imagine, that long flight and so much loss has been hard on me. I can be anxious so I need someone who will be understanding and patient with me. I’m a very loving boy and I enjoy spending time with adults. I am crate trained so when you leave, I will stay in my crate like a good boy. I just ask that you don’t leave me in there for long hours-NO dog likes that! I can manage a few hours between potty breaks. I do bark so please keep that in mind. Right now I’m wearing this collar that buzzes when I bark. I am not a fan.

You may think “Oh he’s OLD!” but I don’t act it. I can play fetch like a youngster! Daily walks and time to exercise help not only my body but my mind too. The humans bought he a harness and guess what?! I’m not pulling when I have it on!  It makes walks so much more fun for both of us! I have loads of energy and can be a social butterfly when you take me out.

“I take a daily pill for my thyroid-something I hear many of us mature dogs need. Because I can get an upset tummy if I eat something wrong (or perhaps my nerves?), I get a special dog food from the vet.

“A no-stress life is what I am ready for! Change can be difficult and I sure have tried to go with the flow but I’m just not the right fit for the family I’m with now. I appreciate that they have kept me until we can find a better place but I don’t know how long they can do that for. I believe that in the right home, I can settle in and find love again. I hope that can happen soon.”

Fred is located in Seattle, WA. For contact information please email: referrals@olddoghaven.org

Fred is not an Old Dog Haven dog. Old Dog Haven has not assessed this dog for medical issues and will not be responsible for medical care after adoption. We urge prospective adopters to do their own evaluation.