River

My story

River is a wonderful, loyal, and sweet guy! Thanks to his dedicated foster's love and patience, his confidence has grown immensely, and he still has room to grow. River approaches new situations with tentative interest. River is two-years old and 75 pounds of soft, fluffy love. He and his foster have been working on walking on leash as River prefers to run around the yard. For this reason, River's forever home must have a fenced-in yard, and it will be important to continue the leash training and exposure to new situations. This is the best way to build River's confidence and to teach him that the wide world is a fun place to explore!  River can be anxious around new people and in new environments but once warmed up, he loves people (including children) and other dogs. In fact, River must have another dog in the house as he follows the lead of his current foster brother and has learned so much from him! River's daily medication helps calm him down, and this is something that his forever person will need to continue for River's benefit and comfort. River is a masterpiece in the making! He needs a forever person or family who will be willing to love him and help him continue to blossom. PAW places animals in the DC, MD, northern VA, and southern PA area only. ##1836418##

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