Rehome | From One Loving Family to Another

I have a dog, his name is tadpole, that I rescued from Maricopa county shelter around May.

When I rescued him, they told me he was shy and a very quiet dog. I took him home and started noticing a lot of changes in him. He is an amazing dog, absolutely loving, but he is too aggressive. I’ve tried working with him on these things, but I have another dog and he doesn’t get along with my boyfriend and is very aggressive towards other dogs and strangers. He is extremely protective.

I don’t want to bring him back to the shelter that I rescued him from, because I know they will automatically put him on the kill list and he just does not deserve that. I really wish I could keep him, but I think he needs a home where he’s an only dog. He does well with my other dog, but is extremely aggressive towards food (I separate them during meal times), water, toys, blankets, etc. Tadpole recently tried to attack my other dog other a bone they found in the yard. And that’s where I have to draw the line. I was able to work with him with my boyfriend and he’s able to go around him and get pet by him compared to when I first got him he lunged at him and tried to bite him every chance he got. I was able to work with him with that but the aggression towards maple (my other dog) with toys and playing, it has gotten a bit better, but I am genuinely worried having them together. They are amazing dogs individually, but I need to find a home where it’s just him and with somebody who can work with him more on his aggression towards men/other people.

I really hate having to do this, but I just can’t bear to see him in a kennel for the rest of his life because I can’t trust him with other pets or people.
I want to find a good home for him, but if I were to try and do it, he gets extremely protective and won’t let anyone near me. He does a lot better meeting new people when I’m not in the picture.

I’m just at a loss on what to do, he genuinely is such an amazing and loving dog and he deserves so much and I can’t bear to see him put on the kill list because the shelter can’t understand that he is a sweet and gentle dog, he just has issues with aggression that unfortunately at this time I cannot risk him hurting someone or my other dog.

Please let me know what I can do, or how I can surrender him and maybe even visit him just so he can stay acclimated until he finds the best home for him. He is fixed and vaccinated as well. They fixed him the day I got him and he was already a little over 1 at that time so I’m not sure if that matters.

Every shelter I have tried to reach out to have told me over and over they refuse to take him or won't take him because of his aggression and the fact that the kennels are full.

I don't know what to do, I need to get rid of him ASAP, I don't trust him with my other dog and I definitely don't trust him around my family. I need help. Thank you

Pet's Name: Tadpole

Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed

Primary Breed (if not in list): Blue Lacy

Birthdate, estimate is okay: Unsure

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: Maricopa County Animal Care and Control

Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 05/15/2023

Gender: Male

Size (at full grown): Medium

Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35: 30

Primary Color: Black (Mostly)

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: He loves playing fetch, but doesn't like to let go of the ball. He loves toys, bones and just loves anything he can chew on

What commands does your dog know?: sit, stay, wait, lay down. He may need more obedience training

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He doesn't do too bad, He is kennel trained, make sure to get a kennel he can't break out of because if he can get out he will chew on everything.

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: toys, other dogs. extremely protective. Going on walks

Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: he doesn't like walks, he loves to be able to run free. Feed seperately if you do have another dog, I feed them in their kennels, he gets protective over food. He sleeps in his kennel but he loves having lots of blankets. He would be good to sleep out with you, just be careful because he may get ahold of something he wants to chew up.

Medical History and Care:

Vaccinations up to date

Spayed or Neutered

House/Litter-Trained

Microchipped

Special Diet

Special Needs

Never Vetted

Unknown

Personality:

Playful

Constant Companion

High Energy

Medium Energy

Low Energy

Stubborn

Timid

Needs Training

Friendly to Strangers

Good with Other Dogs

Good with Young Children

Good with Cats

Bonded Pair

Requires A Fenced Yard

Crate Trained

Purebred

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: When it is just him and I, he is the most loyal loving dog. He is absolutely amazing and you can create an amazing bond with him! He is the sweetest most loveable dog I have ever met, but he is too aggressive for me and my dog as well as my family. .

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: The ability to give him time. It will take some time for him to warm up.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: He is extremely protective, he does NOT do well with children.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Incompatible with Other Pets

Rehoming reason details (if necessary): He just is overly aggressive with my dog Maple and I have tried to train it out of him but I just can't handle it. I love him dearly but I can't keep him

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Two weeks

What do you feed your pet?: Acana Freshwater salmon

Would you consider a long distance adoption?:

Yes

Maybe

City, State: Peoria, AZ

Zip Code: 85345