🐶 Basics
• Dog’s Name (include nicknames – we know you have them!):
o Roger – Roggy, Scrappy
• Age / Size: 37lbs, 9 months
• Rescued in Texas
💛 Personality Snapshot
• Describe in 3–5 words: Loving, Playful, Curious
• Energy level (Low / Moderate / High): Moderate - High
• More people‑oriented or independent? People oriented
• How do they handle new situations? Adjusted very quickly to a new environment, is very trustworthy and food motivated
🐕 Social & Home Life
• How are they with people (adults/kids/new people)?
o Wants to say hi to everyone and anyone, has a lot of energy so I haven’t let him go close to small children and risk him jumping up. But he would be great with any family
• How are they with other dogs?
o Wants to say hi to every dog, sometimes even greets them with kisses, plays very well with other dogs
• Cats or other animals (if known)?
o N/A
• Behavior when left alone or when guests visit:
o Great with all guests, haven’t left him alone too long yet
🎓 Training & Manners
• Potty trained?
o Yes
• Crate trained?
o Yes
• Leash skills:
o He is working on his leash skills but if you mention a walk he is very excited to get a leash on and go out
• Commands known (if any):
o Learned sit in the first day of having him. He is eager to learn if someone if willing to practice with him.
🌞 Daily Life
• Typical day with you:
o Roger is happy to jump for an early morning or sleep in with you. He loves a good long walk, playing with some toys (durable ones), or even getting a chance to go to the dog park. He will calm down and take a nap with you in the afternoon and perk back up for dinner time.
• Exercise needs:
o He loves to walk or run and have some good exercise outside
• Favorite activities or toys:
o Loves chew toys or a ball. Enjoys fetch but also has taught himself how to throw a toy up in the air and entertain himself
🌱 Growth Areas
• Anything they’re still working on?
o He is young, but he has potty training down so he just needs someone to take a little time to work on commands with him.
o He is still adjusting to the elevator and stairs.
• What helps them succeed?
o Having someone loving and supportive who he can trust and also have fun with
🏡 Ideal Home
• Only dog / With dog / Either:
o He has been alone but I think he would be great with another as well. Either would be great
• Good fit for apartment living?
o Yes
• Best type of household (active, moderate, calm):
o He would love an active household
• What kind of adopter would be the best match?
o Someone who works from home who he can play with or who is willing to send him to daycare to get a good run in in the middle of the day
💙 Foster Note
Roger is the sweetest boy! He wants to be friends with everyone. He has been the happiest boy, his tail will wag during an entire walk or even just playing with a toy in the apartment. He hasn’t barked once, he is a quiet gem who is just curious and loving.
INTERESTED IN ADOPTING?
To adopt Roger, apply on our website www.truenorthrescue.org/adopt and email adopt.truenorthrescue@gmail.com to follow up on your application.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL TO ASK IF HE/SHE IS AVAILABLE. IF THIS LISTING IS UP, THE DOG IS NOT ADOPTED YET.
Also, we have a very high volume of applications and we are all volunteers. We cannot respond to every application personally. Please make sure your application gives us a good picture of your family and the life you plan on providing a dog from our rescue. We choose a home based on the BEST FIT for EACH dog and approve on a dog by dog basis. Thank you!
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