Walnut (20240704-09)

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION IN THE DOG'S PROFILE, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE BEFORE EMAILING US WITH QUESTIONS. Our Volunteers use up valuable time answering questions, when the answers are readily available on our website. Our adoptions come with 30 days of free post-adoption support through Petcademy.org. We are a foster-based rescue. We do not have a facility. MEET & GREETS FOR DOGS IN ONTARIO WILL ONLY BE ARRANGED ONCE AN ADOPTION APPLICATION IS APPROVED. THANK YOU!!! Please visit our website for more information: https://www.niagaradogrescue.com/ or fill in our adoption application: https://niagaradogrescue.com/adoption-application.php OUT-OF-TOWN Dogs with NDR refer to dogs we have saved that have yet to make their journey to Ontario. These dogs are currently in our care with the help of our partners in the area. These dogs will all travel to the Niagara Region once an appropriate adopter or local foster is found. This dog is currently located in: Kentucky Name: Walnut (20240704-09) Age: 3 years (est. DOB Nov 22, 2021) Weight: 48lbs Gender: male Spayed/Neutered: yes Breed: lab/fox hound mix Color: yellow Neck size (for collar): 15” Chest circumference (for harness): 8-8.5” Height (from top of head): 29” Length (from nose to base of tail): 29” Crate size recommended: medium Good with women: yes Good with men: yes Good with kids: yes, older children recommended Good with other dogs: yes, prefers females - needs slow intros to males Good with cats: yes House trained: yes, may need a refresher once out of the shelter and in a home Crate trained: yes Energy level: medium Can be handled/touched: yes Barker: no only to alert Flight risk: no Food aggressive: no toward humans, yes with other dogs - does best being fed in the crate Current food: dry (whatever is donated) Walks on leash: yes, pulls slightly Leash reactive to people or dogs: no Rides well in car: yes Destructive: no, but can destroy toys Needs a home with a yard: preferred Needs a home with another dog: no Can live in an apartment: no Backstory: Walnut is a 4 year old stunning yellow lab mix. With a heart of gold and the energy of a puppy, he will make some family very happy. Walnut had a rough start to his life, found abandoned in the woods, covered in ticks and starving. He spent nearly 4 weeks living with one of the shelter employees and lived in a busy home with 6 dogs, 5 cats, 3 adults & a 10 year old with no problem! This boy does not like chickens or goats. He does have slight food aggression with other animals, so crating him during feeding is encouraged! Walnut was fully house trained by the employee, but will need to relearn as he’s been back at the shelter for a few months. Walnut is also a Velcro dog he wants to be with you and touching you at all times, he loves to give hugs and hold your hand. With a clean bill of health & being fully vetted, this boy is only missing one thing, his family!