Grayson - Mixed Breed Dog for Adoption in Warren, Ohio

I’m Grayson.
Apparently I look like a big, tough bully boy who should be out here handling business.
Incorrect.
I am actually approximately 72% blockhead, 27% scaredy-cat and 1% currently trying to figure out what the heck is happening.
I was found in Brookfield and had to be trapped by one of our volunteers because I was just THAT scared. Now I’m safe at The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project, but I’m still decompressing and learning that these humans might actually be okay.
And guess what? Little by little...I’m coming around.
I’m a big, strong-looking guy, probably around 3–4 years old, but underneath all this muscle is a sensitive little flower who needs someone willing to give me TIME.
I’m not looking for somebody who expects me to walk in the door and immediately start hosting neighborhood cookouts.
I need a minute.
You may also notice my fur isn’t exactly winning any shampoo-commercial contracts right now.
My coat is a little rough and needs some TLC, but with good care, good food and some time, we’re hoping it’ll clear up pretty nicely.
Right now I’m basically undergoing my full Grayson glow-up.
And hey...maybe I don’t have to do all of my decompressing at the shelter.
Is there a foster out there who might have a quiet place for a big scaredy-cat like me to land for a while? A foster home would give me the opportunity to relax, learn what it feels like to be in a home and, most importantly, give everyone a chance to really learn who Grayson is. Right now, we’re only getting little glimpses of my personality, and we have a feeling there’s a pretty great guy hiding underneath all these nerves.
We think a fenced-in yard would be very accommodating for me, especially while I build confidence and learn my new routine.
I have NOT been dog tested yet because everyone is giving me the time I need to decompress. We also feel no small children at this time, simply because there is still so much we are learning about me.
Grayson doesn’t need someone to feel sorry for him.
He needs someone to look at this giant scaredy-cat and say:
“It’s okay, big guy. We’ve got time.”
Maybe you’re his forever person.
Or maybe you’re simply the foster who helps him figure out who he is.

Please submit an application to:
Healthyheartsproject.org/adopt

The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project
909 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Warren, OH

The mixed breed dogs, often referred to as mutts, are a diverse and unique group with a blend of different characteristics from various purebred dog breeds. These dogs come from a mixture of lineages, resulting in a wide range of sizes, coat types, and temperaments. While each mixed breed dog is distinct in its own right, they are known for their resilience, adaptability, and often have fewer health issues compared to purebred dogs due to their genetic diversity. Mixed breed dogs make wonderful companions for families looking for a loyal and one-of-a-kind pet.

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