Charlie

My story

Charlie came to us from the county shelter as an unclaimed stray, and honestly, whoever lost him has no idea what they're missing. He's a shadow, a lap dog, a dedicated sleeping partner, and once he decides you're his person — you are his person, full stop. He just needs a little time to get there. At first Charlie is shy and will let you (and everyone nearby) know he's uncertain with some enthusiastic barking. But give him time to settle and he transforms into one of the sweetest, most devoted companions around. He's house trained on a schedule, great on a leash, ramp trained, rides beautifully in the car, and genuinely loves going places — walks, errands, adventures — he's a willing co-pilot wherever you're headed. He's also food motivated, which makes training a real pleasure. A heads up going in: once Charlie feels at home, he takes his role as house protector pretty seriously — sometimes a little too seriously. We've been working on it with training and he's making real progress, but his new family will need to stay consistent and continue what we've started. It's manageable, and absolutely worth it, but it does mean Charlie does best in a calm, quiet home without a lot of visitors or unpredictable comings and goings. Charlie can do well with or without a dog sibling, as long as introductions are done properly. He's good with older kids and has some separation anxiety, so someone home more often than not is ideal. If you're looking for a loyal, loving companion who'll go wherever you go and love you fiercely for it, Charlie is ready to be your guy.

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