Timothy

My story

Timothy is a 5-year-old, 37lb terrier mix who's a bit like Shrek... like an onion... with lots of layers. As he begins to relax in his foster home and to know that he is safe, his foster mom is seeing more and more of Timothy's layers and depth.He came to her very wary and suspicious, but soon it became clear that he desperately wanted to trust her and trust that he was safe. As he continues to decompress, his foster mom continues to see more sides to him. Lately she describes him as bursting with energy and curiosity! He even surprised her one day by running circles around the house and even getting another of her dogs to join in the fun.Timothy tends to be nervous around new people at first, but he warms up with time, treats and patience. Once comfortable with you, he loves to receive your pets and affection.Timothy is great on a leash and well-behaved in relaxed public settings, though so far he doesn't enjoy lots of chaos and he is not the type to want to say hi to every dog and human while out and about. He'd rather observe and stay close to His Person. He needs His Person to advocate for him and educate people on how to let him approach them, and how not to put pressure on him to interact, which makes him uncomfortable.Timothy has done well with respectful kids in his neighborhood that are as young as age 6. He has done well with dogs of all sizes when introduced properly. He has a good amount of prey drive as is typical with his breed, so if a cat were to run, he would likely want to give chase, but if a cat stands its ground, they would likely quickly learn to ignore each other or even be friends.Timothy is looking for a family that can help him continue to learn and grow. He needs someone who is willing to give him time to decompress. He also needs boundaries and clear rules/expectations. Please let us know if you are interested in learning more about this sweet, handsome dog!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Timothy, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.