Grumpy

“Hello there! My name is Grumpy but please don’t let that stop you from reading my story. I am 11 years old and I weigh about 20 pounds. I’m a little on the chunky side, but with a good diet, regular veterinary care, and regular exercise, I could shed a pound or so and look and feel my best.

“I need to find an adoptive home very soon. My person left my home suddenly to go live in a place called “assisted living”. I lived with dogs and a cat, and when people came to collect us, I did not know what was happening so I ran! I was scared and confused. Why were people trying to take us away from our home? Where was our dad?! I spent 2 days outside, alone until my person’s family member found me and brought me to her home. I got lucky, I guess. I could have been hit by a car or just lost and roaming forever!

“Once I got to my current place, I got a bath. I was stinky and dirty. Let me tell you that bath felt good! I didn’t have a great diet, and I had fleas at one point, but I’m doing better now, just from being here for a few days. I can’t stay here, it’s against the rules so time is short for me. No one wants me to go to a shelter, and those around here are all full!

“I am a very good boy. My name does not describe me at all! If you want to change my name, you could do that. I am ready for a new name with a new life. My caregiver will tell you that I am a very loving boy once I get to know you. I like to cuddle underneath covers with you, and I will be your shadow when you are at home. I have been through a lot of change in a short time so please keep that in mind, give me a little time to learn to trust you and get used to a new home, and you won’t regret it!

“I have lived with other dogs and I do just fine. I lived with a cat, but I’ve never lived with young kids. It would probably be best for me not to go a home with young kids since I can be protective of myself if someone tries to grab me (can you blame me?). I will bark at new dogs and new people when I meet them but once I get to smell and meet them, I will stop when I am told to.

“So far I am doing well not having accidents where I am staying but my caregiver is making sure to get me out when she’s home. I stay here when she has to leave the house for work, it is not a full work day though. During that time I stay in her bedroom behind a baby gate with her dog. At first I whine a little, I don’t want to be left again, she may not come back like my dad never did! But she does, I am glad for that. I have picked up a lot just watching her dog. It is nice to have a buddy.

“I get to go on leashed walks and would love to keep doing this in my new home. We don’t walk far but that’s only because I didn’t get to walk much with my dad. With time perhaps me and my new person could walk further? That would be fun! No one knows how I do with stairs because there are none here and there weren’t any at my dad’s house.

“Someone who understands dog behavior and is patient and loving would be a good match for me. My caretaker took me in because she believed I deserved another chance at love and a home. I appreciate that and hope we can find that for me soon!”

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

This 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.