Chucky

My story

MARR covers Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. Chucky is being fostered in WI currently. However, transportation is available for adoptions within our coverage area. Chucky is really a laid-back, big lug. This 5-year-old boy is very loving, sweet, and calm. All he wants to do is lie on a cool floor by your feet and sleep. He can be playful when coaxed and seems to prefer large dogs over small dogs. Chucky may be a mellow dog, but he still has a strong prey drive. He has chased his Foster’s cat and will go after rabbits. Chucky will be starting training soon to help him with manners. He used to live tied to a tree and doesn’t yet know indoor and polite manners. He is still trying to figure out that grass is the best place for doing his business…sometimes the deck is more fun! He isn’t aggressive but can react to new things that he’s never experienced before, some of that being things that move.. such as skateboards, bicycles, etc. He does amazing with his Foster’s 3- and 5-year-old children and their 2-year-old, female dog who is as tall as him but half his weight. He is so calm with her, even when she seems to annoy him. He allows the children to kiss his face and pet him whenever; however, he will sometimes mouth the 5-year old’s arm when he’s not the one deciding when playtime has come to an end. Chucky does well with redirecting with the leash. He will sit, but only when he wants to. He is a bull in a china shop and has no manners. He is not very treat motivated and will play with a ball for a couple minutes but loses interest. His Foster has been able to take things from his mouth and from his kennel. You can hand feed Chucky, and he takes treats gently. This Good Boy does show some separation anxiety, but he’s shown improvement when his crate is covered. His Foster tries to rough house with him and he’ll just flop onto his back, throw paws, and gently mouth. Chucky’s favorite thing is to be near his humans, ultimately, he just wants love. He is going to be a great dog for the right family.

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