Meet our sweet dog, Herschel! We rescued Hersch 3 years ago and the vet believes him to be somewhere around 11-13 years old. Herschel comes from a pretty troubled background and we’ve done the best we can to provide for him but sadly, our life circumstances now dictate that we find him a new home to live out the rest of his days.
Herschel has separation anxiety and issues getting along with other animals. He will be happiest with owners that are able to be with him most of the time and he’ll need to be the only pet in the house.
Special needs aside, Herschel is absolutely the sweetest dog and loves humans very much. He is very sweet to kids of all ages and will spend most of his day laying around looking cute and waiting to cuddle. He loves to go on walks and run around outside. Ideally his new family can either provide exercise everyday or have a space that he can be let out to explore, bury bones, do dog stuff.
Pet's Name:
Herschel
Dog: Primary Breed:
German Shorthaired Pointer
Birthdate, estimate is okay:
02/01/2013
Age Category:
Senior
Where did you get your pet?:
Humane Society
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.:
01/10/2022
Gender:
Male
Size (at full grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size. Example: 35:
48
Primary Color:
Brown
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
He loves to bury bones, go on walks and play with his treat puzzle toy.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
Not Sure
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, shake, lay down, dog off the bed, come
Has your dog ever exhibited any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, could you please share some details about the situation?:
He has acted aggressively towards other dogs and cats. He has never bit one under our watch but he doesn't get along well with pets.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
He suffers from separation anxiety, sometimes he'll be okay for an hour or so but often will bark and occasionally have accidents.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Being alone and being around other animals (when they're getting in his space). He can walk near other dogs ok but can be territorial and aggressive if they don't respect his space.
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?:
Pretty typical routine. We feed him at 9am and 5pm, with several walks throughout the day.
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
How is your dog with other dogs?:
Aggressive: Does not get along with other dogs and may show aggressive behavior.
How is your dog with cats?:
Aggressive: Does not get along with cats and may show aggressive behavior.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
He just wants to hang out with us all the time. Also when you ask him questions, sometimes he'll do a super cute head tilt.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
We need a home for Herschel where he can have somebody around most of the time, and regular exercise or a decent sized yard to run around and bury bones.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?:
If your home fits the needs listed here, we know that Herschel would be a fantastic senior dog to have and love the rest of his days. He loves kids and is so friendly and fun.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Moving
Rehoming reason details (if necessary):
Our work is necessitating a move and significant lifestyle change that sadly won't be able to accommodate Herschel and his needs.
If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :
Not Applicable
Yes
How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?:
Two months
Who is your veterinarian?:
Animal Hospital of Waynesville
What do you feed your pet?:
1 1/2 cups of Taste Of The Wild, twice a day.
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? :
No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Clyde, NC
Zip Code:
28721
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service