05/27/2024
Everyone, meet: 💚GUNNAR💚 one of our New Kids here at ResQRev!
This sweet, doodle dude was surrendered a couple of weeks ago but has had a harder time settling in than most pups.
He’s sensitive.
And smart.
And smart, sensitive dogs sometimes don’t do well at first. 😔
He stopped eating, had some tummy issues and was pretty depressed.
I get it.
Who likes being broken up with? And being kicked out?
No one.
And while our first instinct would be to lavish him with tons of love and attention, I try to fight that… I just give him some space and a couple extra treats and let him settle in on his own time.
— I’m not an Animal Behaviorist, or have any training besides what I see every day, but I feel like this:
Each time we make a “bond” with an animal, and then we break that bond by rehoming or neglect, ect, it impacts their trust and self confidence.
So when we take in rescues to foster, we try to keep them at arms length. We DON’T want to treat them like this is their home… it’s not. Typically, they don’t sleep in our beds or have them pack around our personal dogs, because we don’t want to damage them emotionally any more than absolutely necessary.
When an especially sensitive pup comes in and is upset, we give him his space, and some time to understand their new situation. Might take a few days or even a couple of weeks but they DO start to feel better and smile again.
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💚GUNNAR💚 is a very sweet, sensitive boy. He’s on the smaller doodle side, about 30 pounds, with gorgeous wiry, wash-n-wear hair. He’s been rehomed twice,in his 3 years, through no fault of his own. So the pressure is on to get this right, and find him a his FOREVER Home.
He’s a quiet boy, doesn’t bark or bother the other dogs. Housebroken, trustworthy, not destructive at all. Loves his bed and blanket, and doesn’t seem to mind cats. Likes to stay by my side instead of playing with the other dogs.
💙 He will make a great Best Friend! 💙
GUNNAR is up to date on vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, heartworm tested negative, and on flea and heartworm prevention.
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If interested in meeting or adopting 💚GUNNAR💚, PM Us, let us know! Or click here for an adoption app: https://form.jotform.com/RescueRevolution/application
If you’d like to donate to his care (and that of the others) I’ll post our Amazon Wish List and donation links in the comments. Any help is always gratefully appreciated!
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