Navy is the sweetest dog I’ve ever met. We’ve been together for 5 years and they have been some of the best of my life. Things have changed for us in those 5 years and for his best interest I’ve have to make the painful decision to try to find a more suitable life for him. He has always been used to my 12 hour shifts, but there was always someone else available to help care for him. I’ve tried very hard to make it work just he & I for a couple of years and we’ve made it, but my job is now an hour away keeping me away for even longer. I no longer have a yard for him to run around and play in. He has adapted well to the changes, but it breaks my heart for him. I love him so much that I can’t stand to see him be lonely or not have what he deserves. This has been a painful decision to make and it has taken me months to fully accept that this is the right thing to do. I just want to do it right and ensure he does to a person, family, or home that will love him as much as I do while being able to give him a life I can’t give in at this current moment.
Pet's Name:
Navy
Dog: Primary Breed:
Australian Shepherd Dog
Birthdate (an estimate is okay):
3/26/2020
Age Category:
Adult
Where did you get your pet?:
A farm
Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.):
5/21/2020
Gender:
Male
Size (at full-grown):
Medium
Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size):
65
Primary Color:
Calico/Multi/Tricolor
What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?:
Navy loves to chew on bones/kongs and to run outside! If you give him a squeaky toy, he will play with it but he will not squeak it.
Has your dog received any formal obedience training?:
No
What commands does your dog know?:
Sit, lay, down, up, no bark.
How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?:
Navy does very well when left alone. He does not require being in a crate, as he never has accidents inside and does not chew/tear things up.
Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?:
Navy does not like to be left, but he doesn’t panic and settles very quickly. He is very alert to noises so he may bark if he hears a door close outside or if someone knocks on the door, but only if his people are home and he knows it isn’t them returning. I have been told by neighbors that he is very quite when he is home alone. He is usually easily redirected. He also does not like car rides. If he sees other cars or people walking he gets very curious and whines or even barks because he can’t get to them.
Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?:
Navy has always been used to my healthcare work hours/switching between day shift and night shift. He settles into any routine. I always take him out as soon as I walk in, he will walk you back to the door when he is finished outside. He then gets food and water and then settles. This process is obviously repeated throughout the day. If he needs to go outside he will whine to alert someone and sit by the back door.
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?:
He has never had any health issues other than a random case of influenza once which was treated by the vet and he has never had any issues since.
Has your dog ever been diagnosed with or treated for any of the following? (Please check all that apply, even if your dog has fully recovered. This helps us provide the best support for future families.):
Allergies (environmental or food-related)
Anaplasmosis (tick-borne)
Anxiety Issues
Arthritis or Joint Pain
Canine Distemper
Chronic Ear Infections
Dental Disease
Ehrlichiosis (tick-borne)
Heartworm
Influenza
Kennel Cough
Leptospirosis
Lipomas, Cysts, or Other Lumps/Bumps
Lyme Disease
Parvovirus
Seizures
Skin Conditions
Vaccine Reactions
Other
Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.:
Navy wouldn’t even consider biting anyone or anything.
How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? :
I bathe him once a month and typically groom him at home. I set up a lick mat to distract him. He doesn’t love to be groomed, but he typically lets me do it.
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?:
Very friendly: Loves being around cats and plays nicely with them.
What's the most endearing thing about your dog?:
Navy is truly the sweetest dog I’ve ever met. I have always felt very lucky about that. He doesn’t know a stranger whether that be a human or another pet. He once whined at the door so I thought he needed to go outside. As it turned out, there was an opossum outside and he knew. He immediately dragged me too it, wagging his tail and tried to become its friend. It played dead and when I got him away from it and back to the house it popped up and looked at me like that was crazy. I also thought it was crazy. Navy loved it.
What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?:
I truly just want Navy to be able to have the yard that he deserves. He deserves more freedom than I can offer him at this time. I also want him to have more stability as far as presence goes. A family that will be able to be home with him more often than I am. He has nothing but love to offer and I don’t want him to feel lonely.
Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?:
Schedule, No Time
Details about rehoming reason (if needed):
Navy has always been used to me working long hours, however there was always another person there to take him out, feed him, play with him, etc. That changed and I made it work just us two while I was in school and working full time. I have now graduated and my job is an hour away. So he spends most of his time alone. He is house trained and has never had an accident while I’ve been away, but that doesn’t make it fair to him to be alone for such long periods of time. I also no longer have a yard for him to be able to run and be free. I love him dearly and truly just want what is best for him. I am self aware enough to know that sometimes love isn’t enough justify things. He deserves all the love in the world, but also a more comfortable life and I don’t know that I will be in a position to offer him more comfort anytime soon. This hasn’t been an easy decision, but I do think it’s the right one for him.
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?:
Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes
Who is your veterinarian?:
Dr. Sheehan
What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?:
Purina One Real Turkey and Venison
Do you currently have pet insurance?:
No
Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:
Yes
No
Maybe
City, State:
Xenia, Ohio
Zip Code:
45385
How did you hear about us?:
Google Search
Service Level:
Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)