C.J.

Meet CJ - The Loyal Heart Who Just Needs Time to Trust <br/><br/>CJ is a 2-year-old, 22-pound bundle of potential who's waiting for the right person to show him that the world can be kind. <br/><br/>This sweet boy came from a background where people weren't always gentle, and it left him feeling unsure. He can be fearful with new people and protective of his person and home, until he learns he's safe. But once you earn his trust, you'll discover something truly special: a deeply loyal companion who just wants to be by your side. <br/><br/> CJ Needs a Home With:<br/> A calm, patient, dog-savvy adopter (no young kids).<br/> Someone experienced with shy, fearful, or protective dogs.<br/> A safe, structured environment where he can decompress.<br/> Routine, reassurance, and understanding.<br/> A fully fenced-in yard (required).<br/><br/>CJ does wonderfully in a crate, gets along with other dogs, and once he bonds, he becomes the sweetest little shadow, devoted and loving.<br/><br/>If you have the heart, patience, and experience to help a dog heal, CJ will repay you with unwavering devotion for life. <br/><br/>** CJ's Adjustment & Handling Disclaimer **<br/><br/>CJ truly shines once he feels safe and bonded with his person. When he has that trust, he is a joy to be with, he loves walks, is calm in the car, and is non-reactive to dogs and cats while out and about. He simply enjoys being near his human.<br/><br/>Because trust is important to CJ, he does best when given time to settle in and build a relationship. With a patient, understanding family, he opens up beautifully.<br/><br/>CJ does not require an adult-only home, but we do recommend a home with respectful, older children (10+) who can give him the space and consistency he needs to feel secure. **<br/><br/> Fostered in Bloomfield Hills, MI<br/><br/> Apply to Adopt:<br/>https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HPH/Dog<br/><br/>#AdoptCJ #RescueDog #SecondChances #FearfulToFearless #AdoptDontShop #HappyPawsHaven

Meet CJ - The Loyal Heart Who Just Needs Time to Trust

CJ is a 2-year-old, 22-pound bundle of potential who's waiting for the right person to show him that the world can be kind.

This sweet boy came from a background where people weren't always gentle, and it left him feeling unsure. He can be fearful with new people and protective of his person and home, until he learns he's safe. But once you earn his trust, you'll discover something truly special: a deeply loyal companion who just wants to be by your side.

CJ Needs a Home With:
A calm, patient, dog-savvy adopter (no young kids).
Someone experienced with shy, fearful, or protective dogs.
A safe, structured environment where he can decompress.
Routine, reassurance, and understanding.
A fully fenced-in yard (required).

CJ does wonderfully in a crate, gets along with other dogs, and once he bonds, he becomes the sweetest little shadow, devoted and loving.

If you have the heart, patience, and experience

Meet CJ - The Loyal Heart Who Just Needs Time to Trust

CJ is a 2-year-old, 22-pound bundle of potential who's waiting for the right person to show him that the world can be kind.

This sweet boy came from a background where people weren't always gentle, and it left him feeling unsure. He can be fearful with new people and protective of his person and home, until he learns he's safe. But once you earn his trust, you'll discover something truly special: a deeply loyal companion who just wants to be by your side.

CJ Needs a Home With:
A calm, patient, dog-savvy adopter (no young kids).
Someone experienced with shy, fearful, or protective dogs.
A safe, structured environment where he can decompress.
Routine, reassurance, and understanding.
A fully fenced-in yard (required).

CJ does wonderfully in a crate, gets along with other dogs, and once he bonds, he becomes the sweetest little shadow, devoted and loving.

If you have the heart, patience, and experience to help a dog heal, CJ will repay you with unwavering devotion for life.

** CJ's Adjustment & Handling Disclaimer **

CJ truly shines once he feels safe and bonded with his person. When he has that trust, he is a joy to be with, he loves walks, is calm in the car, and is non-reactive to dogs and cats while out and about. He simply enjoys being near his human.

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