Otter - Otterhound Dog for Adoption in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Hi there! I'm Otter, an 11 month old pup, and I have a confession to make...

I'm basically a giant puppy with a PhD in FUN. At around 70 pounds, I may be a little bigger than your average puppy, but dont let my size fool you—I'm still figuring out this whole being a grown-up thing, and I plan on having as much fun as possible while I do it! I'm playful, social, and convinced that pretty much everyone I meet is my new best friend. Familiar people? LOVE them. Strangers? Yep, them too! I've lived with little kids and absolutely loved playing with them, so I'm no stranger to family life. And when I see another dog? Let's just say my reaction is usually OMG! A FRIEND! CAN WE PLAY?!

My hobbies? Oh, I have MANY.

Fetch enthusiast
Plush toy connoisseur
Squeaky toy professional
Tug-of-war champion
Chew toy enthusiast
Occasional backyard excavation expert

Yes, I dig. Nobody's perfect.

I don't guard my food or things, and I'm happiest when I'm included in the action. I'm looking for a family who will give me the exercise, playtime, training, and attention that a young, energetic pup like me needs. I was surrendered because my family was moving out of state—not because I stopped being an amazing dog. Now I'm ready for my next adventure and hoping this time it's forever!

Our organization is foster based which means that we really know and understand our dogs personalities as our volunteers live each day in their house with our rescued dogs. Our fosters are available to answer your questions and will give you all the details you need to know about our dogs such as if they are shy, are they outgoing, what is their energy level, are they couch potatoes, love bugs, kissers, lickers, so please do apply and ask our fosters questions - this will ensure you find your pur-fect match in our rescue!

***IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING OR ADOPTING OTTER, PLEASE FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AT WWW.MANYPAWSGLOBALRESCUE.ORG***

The Otterhound is a large, rugged breed known for its unique appearance and exceptional tracking skills. With a distinct shaggy coat designed to repel water, these friendly and independent dogs are bred to hunt otters in water, making them excellent swimmers. They are loyal and loving companions but require plenty of exercise and mental stimulation to thrive. The Otterhound's keen sense of smell and determination make them an excellent choice for tracking and search and rescue work.

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