Humphrey

Pet's Name: Humphrey

Dog: Primary Breed: Other, not listed

Primary Breed (if not in list): Hound/Terrier

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): July 15, 2025

Age Category: Young

Where did you get your pet?: Massachusetts

Was this pet ever in a shelter, rescue, or foster program? If yes, please provide details.: Rescue

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): November 2025

Gender: Male

Size (at full-grown): Medium

Approximate adult weight in pounds (number only): 45

Primary Color: Brown

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Kong black chew toys and balls, frozen pupsicles, cuddling, sniff games

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: Sit, down, wait, place, stand, look, leave it

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: Not well. He takes fluoxetine for separation anxiety

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: On walks or in the car he reacts to people, other dogs, bikes, strollers, skateboards. Hates motorcycles. In the yard he reacts to bunnies and squirrels.

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: Yes. Up, breakfast, meds, nap, outside time, puzzle games or training fun time, nap, walk, dinner, couch/snuggle time, bed. Generally speaking.

Medical History and Care:

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Not known

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.):

Additional notes about your dog’s health history:: Had parasites when got him from shelter. Taken care of with antibiotics.

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: Humphrey exhibits anxiety and fear related behaviors. He also is reactive to many stimuli. We do not know what happened in the first four months of his life, but clearly some traumatic experiences. He loves his people, but cannot fully relax without medication. He is afraid of human and animal strangers. He suffers when left alone in his crate although the medication does help calm him. When he is scared he goes into flight or fight and is in another zone. He is never aggressive, just beyond himself with anxiety.

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : We brush him weekly and bathe him monthly. We have his nails clipped professionally because it is stressful.

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: No. He is still young and his chewing has kept his teeth healthy.

Personality:

How is your dog with children?: Best in an adult home for now: Has not been around children, or finds them overwhelming.

How is your dog with other dogs?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

How is your dog with cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: Humphrey is so loving. He wants to please and tries so hard. He loves training and sniff games and showing how smart he is. He would cuddle on the couch all day if allowed. He will walk by you on his way to his water bowl or to get a toy and give your ankle a lick as he passes. He loves his people constantly leans in for hugs.

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: Patience. Humphrey needs people who will love him but also have the stamina to work patiently through his anxiety issues with him. He needs an owner who has worked with anxious and reactive dogs before and knows how to handle the situation when he gets so scared he just barks and barks.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: This is a hard decision for us, but Humphrey deserves more. He needs a family that has the time and patience to work with anxious dogs. Ideally he needs to gain confidence and learn trust. I have health issue which prevent me from giving him the attention he needs.

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Personal Problems

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): Humphrey is strong and reacts with pulling on leash, jumping, and barking, when anxious. Due to health issues I cannot control him when he is in fight or flight mode. He not only needs help finding a better way to react to his fear (although the meds take the edge off the day to day anxiety) he also needs an owner who can control him on leash when he reacts with fear.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

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. Scandura VCA Massachusetts

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Salmon/sweet potato kibble

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

Zip Code: 01532

How did you hear about us?: Rescue/Shelter

Referring Name (person, page, or organization, if applicable): Bay Path Animal Shelter

Service Level: Tailored Placement: Full Support for Behavioral or Medical Needs