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Alvis

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Shepherd

About Alvis

Berea, KY

Breed

ShepherdMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Bicolor

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes

Alvis’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Alvis's Story

Alvis survived the same unimaginable hoarding conditions as the rest — a house packed with dogs, buried in filth, and devoid of human affection — yet he was one of the very first to walk up to the employees on his own. In a world that taught him nothing but fear, that simple step was huge. His willingness to approach, despite everything he endured, speaks to the quiet, gentle soul he has always been.<br/><br/>His disposition is heartbreakingly sweet — timid, soft, and careful, as if he’s constantly checking to make sure kindness is real this time. He spent his life shut away, only let out for a moment each day to potty and eat, never walked, never held, never shown love. But Alvis still tries. Still hopes. Still reaches out first. He is the kind of dog who will form a bond that means everything once he realizes he’s finally safe.

Alvis survived the same unimaginable hoarding conditions as the rest — a house packed with dogs, buried in filth, and devoid of human affection — yet he was one of the very first to walk up to the employees on his own. In a world that taught him nothing but fear, that simple step was huge. His willingness to approach, despite everything he endured, speaks to the quiet, gentle soul he has always been.

His disposition is heartbreakingly sweet — timid, soft, and careful, as if he’s constantly checking to make sure kindness is real this time. He spent his life shut away, only let out for a moment each day to potty and eat, never walked, never held, never shown love. But Alvis still tries. Still hopes. Still reaches out first. He is the kind of dog who will form a bond that means everything once he realizes he’s finally safe.

Alvis survived the same unimaginable hoarding conditions as the rest — a house packed with dogs, buried in filth, and devoid of human affection — yet he was one of the very first to walk up to the employees on his own. In a world that taught him nothing but fear, that simple step was huge. His willingness to approach, despite everything he endured, speaks to the quiet, gentle soul he has always been.

His disposition is heartbreakingly sweet — timid, soft, and careful, as if he’s constantly checking to make sure kindness is real this time. He spent his life shut away, only let out for a moment each day to potty and eat, never walked, never held, never shown love. But Alvis still tries. Still hopes. Still reaches out first. He is the kind of dog who will form a bond that means everything once he realizes he’s finally safe.

Alvis is from Madison County Animal Shelter

[Berea, KY]

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