Alfie

08/11/2026: Sweet Alfie is still here. He’s still a staff favorite. He’s still waiting for someone who won’t expect him to be perfect on day one, someone who is patient and willing to understand him.<br/><br/>Alfie has spent nearly a year and a half at the shelter, and he’s about to celebrate his second birthday. Most dogs spend their puppyhood learning what it means to be loved in a home. Alfie spent his growing up in a kennel.<br/><br/>The shelter is all he’s ever really known. Because of that, Alfie missed out on so many of the experiences puppies should have. He hasn’t had the opportunity to meet lots of new people, explore neighborhoods, greet visitors at the front door, or learn that strangers can become family.<br/><br/>So yes—meeting new people can be scary for him. But once you’re part of Alfie’s circle, you’ll understand why every staff member adores him. He’s goofy, affectionate, loves going for car rides, and his whole face lights up when he sees the people he trusts.<br/><br/>He’ll likely need multiple meet-and-greets before he feels comfortable, and that’s okay. We know asking someone to be patient isn’t easy—but after waiting this long, we think Alfie deserves someone who won’t give up on him just because trust takes time.<br/><br/>Alfie would do best in a home without cats. He can be selective with other dogs, and we think dogs his size or larger would be the best fit. Because he wasn’t able to experience normal puppy socialization, we’d also recommend a home with older children.<br/><br/>https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1_wqmmckbuDDnMRqdjKqMDkfYlPVxpHhD

08/11/2026: Sweet Alfie is still here. He’s still a staff favorite. He’s still waiting for someone who won’t expect him to be perfect on day one, someone who is patient and willing to understand him.

Alfie has spent nearly a year and a half at the shelter, and he’s about to celebrate his second birthday. Most dogs spend their puppyhood learning what it means to be loved in a home. Alfie spent his growing up in a kennel.

The shelter is all he’s ever really known. Because of that, Alfie missed out on so many of the experiences puppies should have. He hasn’t had the opportunity to meet lots of new people, explore neighborhoods, greet visitors at the front door, or learn that strangers can become family.

So yes—meeting new people can be scary for him. But once you’re part of Alfie’s circle, you’ll understand why every staff member adores him. He’s goofy, affectionate, loves going for car rides, and his whole face lights up when he sees the people he trusts.

He’ll likely need multiple meet-and-

08/11/2026: Sweet Alfie is still here. He’s still a staff favorite. He’s still waiting for someone who won’t expect him to be perfect on day one, someone who is patient and willing to understand him.

Alfie has spent nearly a year and a half at the shelter, and he’s about to celebrate his second birthday. Most dogs spend their puppyhood learning what it means to be loved in a home. Alfie spent his growing up in a kennel.

The shelter is all he’s ever really known. Because of that, Alfie missed out on so many of the experiences puppies should have. He hasn’t had the opportunity to meet lots of new people, explore neighborhoods, greet visitors at the front door, or learn that strangers can become family.

So yes—meeting new people can be scary for him. But once you’re part of Alfie’s circle, you’ll understand why every staff member adores him. He’s goofy, affectionate, loves going for car rides, and his whole face lights up when he sees the people he trusts.

He’ll likely need multiple meet-and-greets before he feels comfortable, and that’s okay. We know asking someone to be patient isn’t easy—but after waiting this long, we think Alfie deserves someone who won’t give up on him just because trust takes time.

Alfie would do best in a home without cats. He can be selective with other dogs, and we think dogs his size or larger would be the best fit. Because he wasn’t able to experi