Huckleberry (20250826-01)

My story

Foster Insights/Backstory: Huckleberrys journey began early, when he and his siblings were pulled from a local shelter at just six weeks old. They were part of a large litter, split up so they could all be saved, and his early months were spent growing up in foster care surrounded by siblings, playtime, and safety. When their original foster could no longer manage such a busy household, Huckleberry came to his current fosterand quietly stole everyones heart.Huckleberry is the shy one of the bunch, but dont let that fool you. Beneath that gentle, slightly reserved exterior is a sweet, affectionate boy with a fun, sassy streak. Hes not wild or over-the-top at alljust the perfect balance of calm and playful. He loves romping around the yard with his sister, plays harder with her than with Marmaduke, and then happily settles in for downtime. Hes also a world-class communicator and will absolutely talk to you if youre moving too slowly when its mealtime, making sure you know hes patiently waiting but not that patiently.Huckleberry is loving, polite, and deeply connected to his people and canine companions. Hes friendly with new folks, a little shy at first, but warms up beautifully with kindness and consistency. Having another dog around helps him feel confident and brings out his joyful side. Hes a very good boy who just needs a home with space to run, a dog friend to share life with, and a family who appreciates a gentle soul with a touch of sass and a whole lot of heart. Spayed/Neutered: YesNeck (for collar): 18"Chest circumference (for harness): 32" Height (from top of head): 31"Length (from nose to base of tail): 40" Crate Size recommended: 48"Good With Adults: YesGood With Kids: Yes, older children as he gets excited and playful.Good With other Dogs: Yes, slow introductionsGood With Cats: UnknownHouse Trained: Yes, he does well in the house but he is kennelled due to being in a home with several other fostersCrate Trained: YesEnergy Level: Medium, he is very sweet. He loves to run and play with his siblingsCan be handled/touched: YesBarker: Not a lotFlight Risk: No, he is used to having a big fenced yard to play in. Definitely needs a secure fenced yard.Food Aggressive: No, he eats in his kennel aloneCurrent Food: Diamond beef mixed with Dog Chow and a little can food.How Much and Often: 4 Cups a day 1 time a day due to my scheduleWalks on Leash: He walks pretty well on leash, but hasnt had a lot of experience on leashRides well in car: He rides in a crate in the car and does wellDestructive: NoNeeds Home with Yard: Yes, he needs a fenced yard as he is used to having a big yard to run and play in and is not 100% on leash yetNeeds a home with another dog: yes, he is used to having his siblings to play with. He is very friendly to new people but is a little shy to start with. He would benefit from another dog in the home for confidence.Can live in Apartment: No Please visit our website niagaradogrescue.com to learn more about this amazing pet and to see other available dogs.

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