Huck's Story

When Huck’s foster parents asked him what qualities he’s looking for in his forever parents, Huck said they should be loving, devoted, active, smart, patient … and a tad stubborn. They said, “Wow Huck—that’s just like you!”  At 47 pounds and a mix of a couple of breeds of hound, Huck knows what he wants for his forever family.
 
Huck came to stay with this foster mom and dad about two months ago, after being turned back in to ORHS by his original adopters.  Specific details aren’t known but he came to ORHS very fearful, mostly of men but also with small children.  He was friendlier with women but sometimes would spook if they approached him too quickly.  It seems Huck may have been abused by a male in his former home, and perhaps tormented by small children.  He sometimes would cower in fear of getting hit.

Huck bonded very quickly with his foster parents, never showing any aggression.  They took him to Rockin’ Rescue Obedience which seemed to do him a world of good.  When he first began training classes, Huck was fearful of all the people and curious of the other dogs.  By the time he finished the classes he allowed other adults to walk him and ran and played with all the other eight or nine dogs.  He even whined when they pulled into the parking lot because he was so happy to be going to class!  The trainer suggested Huck would be great at agility training—his intelligence, speed and natural athleticism would make him a great candidate and would give him confidence. 
 
Huck is now doing so much better with new people—if strangers allow Huck to approach them instead of them approaching him first, he is less fearful.  Aside from the fear issues, which are subsiding rapidly, his foster parents say he is the most loving dog they have ever “owned” in their 50 years of marriage.  They say he is very smart, figures things out quickly and loves to play chase.  When he wants to play, he will get his favorite toy and drop it at their feet.  He is extremely fast and loves to run.  He is completely house broken and lets you know when he needs something. 

The ideal home for Huck would be with folks who have a lot of love and patience, are active outdoors, and have a large fenced or very remote area.  Huck would love to spend his 2nd birthday in August with his new family.  Just look at that face—he’s waiting for you.  Contact ORHS to give Huck the family he deserves. 

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