Rumi

Meet Rumi, a tender-hearted six-month-old hound mix from Gainesville, GA, whose tan and white coat and soulful eyes reflect his loving personality. At around 25 pounds, Rumi is a medium-sized bundle of sweetness and curiosity — a playful, people-loving pup who thrives on connection, activity, and cuddles on the couch!

Rumi is the kind of dog who will follow you from room to room, tail wagging, nose twitching, heart open. He’s gentle, smart, and endlessly inquisitive — especially when it comes to exploring the world one sniff at a time. His favorite things? Chasing a ball with joyful determination, making friends at the dog park, curling up beside his favorite humans, and playing with other dogs. He also adores children and shows a natural gentleness around them.

This sweet boy already knows "sit," "come," "down," and responds eagerly to his name. He’s very receptive to positive reinforcement and learns quickly when treated with patience and kindness. He’s house-trained, neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and sleeps soundly through the night in his crate! But during the day, he struggles with being left alone — Rumi has separation anxiety and needs a home where someone is around most of the time or where he has another friendly dog to keep him company.

He’s not destructive — just deeply sensitive and longing for reassurance. A quiet home won’t be the right fit for this boy; Rumi does best in an environment with gentle bustle — where there's movement, energy, and companionship. His perfect match is a person or family who can help him learn that being alone is safe and temporary.

With his even temperament, kind eyes, and loving nature, Rumi is one of those rare dogs who makes every moment feel warmer just by being there. To learn more about adopting Rumi, reach out today — this beautiful boy is ready to bond, blossom, and bring joy to your every day!

Pet's Name: Rumi
Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed
Primary Breed (if not in list): Hound Mix
Birthdate, estimate is okay: 09/2024
Age Category: Young
Where did you get your pet?: Hall County Animal Shelter
Adoption Day, when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.: 03/20/2025
Gender: Male
Size (at full grown): Medium
Weight (in pounds) at full-grown size.: 25
Primary Color: Tan (Mostly)
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: LOVES to chase a ball, sniff around some grass, play with other dogs at a dog park, take a nice cuddly nap
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: No
What commands does your dog know?: Sit, come, down, and his name
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?: No sign of any aggression at all - loves other dogs and humans. Never seen him with cats though.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: He has separation anxiety and, though can be crated for the whole night with no issues, when left alone he cries and never seems to calm.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: Being alone
Is there a particular routine that works best for your dog in terms of feeding, walking, and sleep?: He likes to sleep in at least until 10, food left out throughout the day. Playtime in the afternoon to tire the energy spark around 2:30 and then playtime later in the evening.
Medical History and Care:
Vaccinations up to date
Spayed or Neutered
House/Litter-Trained
Microchipped
Special Diet
Special Needs
Never Vetted
Unknown
Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: None
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : A bath as needed, brushing just to get loose hairs every couple weeks but not often
Does your dog have any dental care routines (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)? : None
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?: Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.
How is your dog with cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: He’s the sweetest, mild-mannered dog. Loves to be with you.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: They either have another dog in the home or will have the time and resources to help with the separation anxiety. He can’t be with a working couple that needs to be away for 5-8 hours a day right now.
Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: He’s truly one of the best dogs I’ve been around. Very even temperament, inquisitive, loving and a great house pet. He just needs more time and training to be the best dog he can be!
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Schedule, No Time
Rehoming reason details (if necessary): As mentioned above, our primary reason is we don’t have the ability to train him in accordance to the separation anxiety. He is not destructive but gets highly distressed when left alone. He will eventually calm down but takes a bit to recover once reunited.
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 weeks
Who is your veterinarian?: N/A
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: He likes to eat when you eat or just have his food around all day to eat when he wants. Doesn’t seem to follow a schedule. He’s been interested in lamb kibble!
Do you have pet insurance for your pet? : No
Would you consider a long distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State: Gainesville, GA
Zip Code: 30501
How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter
Service Level: No-Cost Option: Basic Listing Service
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