BARRY

Meet Barry: Tiny Goblin-in-Recovery; Fun-Sized Security Breach Barry arrived at the Pueblo shelter as a stray after a Good Samaritan found him on a dirt road feeling pretty rough (GI issues, fever, the works). The good news: he’s medically cleared and feeling great. The important news: the shelter environment was very hard on Barry. In the shelter, Barry experienced high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress. When overwhelmed, he escalated quickly and attempted to bite staff multiple times. This is important for any potential family to know: when Barry feels unsafe or trapped, he will use his teeth to communicate. He needs people who respect his boundaries and understand fear-based behavior. Now for the plot twist. Once Barry landed in a patient, loving foster home, he transformed almost instantly—going from a tart, rotting cranberry to a deliciously sweet strawberry (this is a scientifically observed phenomenon). With time, space, and predictable routines, Barry’s true personality emerged. Barry LOVES, LOVES, LOVES kids, enjoys cuddling, snuggling, and being held (we remain unconvinced his legs truly work), and thrives in a home where he knows what’s coming next. He currently lives peacefully with large and small dogs, cats, and a preschooler, and particularly enjoys spooning with the other small dog like a tiny, fuzzy backpack. He’s silly, spunky, and loves to play—especially with tiny toys that are appropriately sized for his compact body. He does need help with housetraining, can climb baby gates, and will absolutely escape a yard if he discovers a rat-sized hole. Barry believes rules are ‘suggestions’. When he’s not trying to look as cute as can be, Barry strongly resembles Spike from Gremlins; purely aesthetic, no behavioral warranty implied and rest assured: no midnight feeding restrictions apply—just patience, kindness, and a sense of humor. Barry is looking for an experienced, patient adopter who understands fear-based behavior and is willing to keep life calm, safe, and predictable. In the right environment, Barry proves that when fear is removed, love has plenty of room to show up Please contact her foster parents, Allison and Joshua, at waldvogel0724@gmail.com to inquire about Oreo or set up a visit. Be sure to give Allison and Joshua 24 hours to respond.

Meet Barry: Tiny Goblin-in-Recovery; Fun-Sized Security Breach Barry arrived at the Pueblo shelter as a stray after a Good Samaritan found him on a dirt road feeling pretty rough (GI issues, fever, the works). The good news: he’s medically cleared and feeling great. The important news: the shelter environment was very hard on Barry. In the shelter, Barry experienced high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress. When overwhelmed, he escalated quickly and attempted to bite staff multiple times. This is important for any potential family to know: when Barry feels unsafe or trapped, he will use his teeth to communicate. He needs people who respect his boundaries and understand fear-based behavior. Now for the plot twist. Once Barry landed in a patient, loving foster home, he transformed almost instantly—going from a tart, rotting cranberry to a deliciously sweet strawberry (this is a scientifically observed phenomenon). With time, space, and predictable routines, Barry’s true personality emerged. Barry LOVES, LOVES, LOVES kids,

Meet Barry: Tiny Goblin-in-Recovery; Fun-Sized Security Breach Barry arrived at the Pueblo shelter as a stray after a Good Samaritan found him on a dirt road feeling pretty rough (GI issues, fever, the works). The good news: he’s medically cleared and feeling great. The important news: the shelter environment was very hard on Barry. In the shelter, Barry experienced high levels of fear, anxiety, and stress. When overwhelmed, he escalated quickly and attempted to bite staff multiple times. This is important for any potential family to know: when Barry feels unsafe or trapped, he will use his teeth to communicate. He needs people who respect his boundaries and understand fear-based behavior. Now for the plot twist. Once Barry landed in a patient, loving foster home, he transformed almost instantly—going from a tart, rotting cranberry to a deliciously sweet strawberry (this is a scientifically observed phenomenon). With time, space, and predictable routines, Barry’s true personality emerged. Barry LOVES, LOVES, LOVES kids, enjoys cuddling, snuggling, and being held (we remain unconvinced his legs truly work), and thrives in a home where he knows what’s coming next. He currently lives peacefully with large and small dogs, cats, and a preschooler, and particularly enjoys spooning with the other small dog like a tiny, fuzzy backpack. He’s silly, spunky, and loves to play—especially with tiny toys that are appropriate