Finny Hound Mix Cincinnati, OH

Finny is a beautiful mostly snow white male pup with very expressive colorful ears, a black patch on side of head, and small barely visible spots over his body. He is estimated to be between 12 and 18 months old. He still has the puppy playfulness. He was picked up as a stray in Franklin County Indiana on June 29th early December. HART rescued him on August 5th. He is in good health and is ready for his new forever home.

Finny has the sweetest disposition and is a very loving pup, even though he is shy at first. He loves people, always excited to see you when you come into the room. He is good with children he knows but shy with unfamiliar children. It takes a few minutes for him to be comfortable with new people and takes a few visits to be completely comfortable. He has been around several youngsters from 3 through 10 years old. I haven't tested him with cats, but suspect it would take him awhile to get use to them. He is good with other dogs. He gets along great with the 39 pound foster beagle mix (chase each other and wrestles). He is playful with other dogs after getting accustomed to them. He loves sitting on your lap while on the couch, or at least partially, as he generally just lays his head on your lap. He gives very small licks. It is obvious that he lived in a household before, as he has pretty good manners for a 15 month old pup. He will go into a crate when bribed with a treat and generally quiet, but is robustly house broken and doesn't need a crate. He has never had an accident in the house, even though I let he out in the family room through the night and when I go out.

Finny is still young and likes to chew on sticks and toys when in the yard basking in the sun or when not playing with the other dogs. He has never chewed on furniture. In the house he is content to lay on his pillow or couch. He is generally a very quit pup, only barking when playing hard or running with a barking dog on the other side of the fence. He barks when he sees a stranger until he gets to know them. He is a pretty laid back pup, does well in the car, and sleeps through the night without a sound. He will sleeps with you but I found it better to have him sleep on doggie bed as he'll wake me up occasionally. He does not bark to wake you up in the morning even when he hears you are up.

Finny would need to get accustomed to the area before he'd go on walks (he wants to go back to the house). A fenced yard would be best for Finny since he doesn't take easily to walks. He is fine going out in the rain or snow. He'd do well with another dog in the house but would have to tolerate him wanting to play.

Finny is a medium sized dog, weighs 44 pounds at 15 months so he is as big as he is going to get. We'd guess he is a hound mix from his personality but it is impossible to tell. Finny is a gentle dog and will be a great family dogs. If you are interested in this loving puppy and would want a meeting with Finny, please fill out an online adoption application which can be found on our website at www.rescueahart.org.

All HART dogs are spayed/neutered, microchipped and up to date on all vaccines, including bordatella and rabies. They are heartworm tested and on preventative for heartworm, fleas, and ticks. If you are interested in any of our pets, you must complete an online dog adoption application at www.rescueAhart.org . The application will put you in touch with this wonderful dog's foster family so you can schedule a meeting. Thanks! www.rescueAhart.org