GATORADE

02/24/26 14:38 MH Meet Gatorade, a 6-year-old neutered male with a gentle heart who’s just waiting for the chance to feel safe and understood.<br/><br/> In his kennel, Gatorade has been observed lying down and trembling, appearing a bit overwhelmed by the shelter environment. Even so, he allows himself to be leashed easily and walks out without issue. He permits full handling and shows no resistance, quietly cooperating every step of the way. His softness and tolerance speak volumes about his kind nature. <br/><br/>Once out in the courtyard, a different side of Gatorade begins to shine through. He approaches his handler and willingly accepts pets, leaning into gentle affection. Away from the noise and stress of the kennel, he seems more present and receptive. When it’s time to return, he goes back into his kennel without difficulty. <br/><br/>Gatorade would truly benefit from spending more time outside of a kennel setting and in a quiet, low-stress home. The shelter environment appears to leave him feeling shut down, and he would do best with a patient, committed adopter or rescue who can give him the time, consistency, and reassurance he needs to decompress and build confidence. With compassion and stability, Gatorade has the potential to blossom into a deeply loyal and loving companion. 02/09/26 What did we do on today’s adventure: I was still getting out of bed<br/> when I was told I’m going out on a trip with my new human friend! I sat <br/>nicely to be harnessed and I didn’t have any problems jumping into my <br/>ride! I was nervous during the car ride as I couldn’t put my head out of the <br/>window but when I arrived at the park, I was so excited to see and smell<br/> the fresh green grass! There were squirrels and birds during my hike and I <br/>got a little excited but my human friend said it’s not nice to chase them so I <br/>left them alone. I tried my best to finish a 5 mile hike but I had a few stops <br/>along the way as I was thirsty and a wee bit tired. There were a few barky <br/>dogs that I encountered along the way that I did not appreciate. I stopped <br/>to look at them but I did not react. I wanted to jump into the lake <br/>whenever I had the opportunity to but I was held back from my human <br/>friend from going too deep in case I didn’t know how to swim. Yikes! <br/>Instead I end up soaking all my four limbs in the water. I love it! At the end of my outing, my human friend and I sat down to enjoy the sun<br/> and grass before we make our way back. I had fun rolling in the grass, <br/>leaned in and gave many kisses to my human friend. I had so much fun on<br/>my first hike and I hope to do it again, hopefully often with my furever <br/>family...<br/> What should potential adopters know about me: Gatorade is the loyal<br/>and loving companion you’ll ever need. He is a house hippo who enjoys <br/>lounging next to you while you watch TV or a water hippo who enjoys a <br/>splash in the pool when he’s outdoors! Gatorade is dependable, strong and <br/>knows a few tricks or two like sit and paw. He is extremely treat motivated. <br/>He can sometimes get nervous meeting other higher energy dogs and <br/>would appreciate patience and understanding from his handler. He is <br/>affectionate and will seek petting when he is comfortable with his handler. <br/>Three words to describe me: Affectionate, strong, curious

02/24/26 14:38 MH Meet Gatorade, a 6-year-old neutered male with a gentle heart who’s just waiting for the chance to feel safe and understood.

In his kennel, Gatorade has been observed lying down and trembling, appearing a bit overwhelmed by the shelter environment. Even so, he allows himself to be leashed easily and walks out without issue. He permits full handling and shows no resistance, quietly cooperating every step of the way. His softness and tolerance speak volumes about his kind nature.

Once out in the courtyard, a different side of Gatorade begins to shine through. He approaches his handler and willingly accepts pets, leaning into gentle affection. Away from the noise and stress of the kennel, he seems more present and receptive. When it’s time to return, he goes back into his kennel without difficulty.

Gatorade would truly benefit from spending more time outside of a kennel setting and in a quiet, low-stress home. The shelter environment appears to leave him feeling shut down, and

02/24/26 14:38 MH Meet Gatorade, a 6-year-old neutered male with a gentle heart who’s just waiting for the chance to feel safe and understood.

In his kennel, Gatorade has been observed lying down and trembling, appearing a bit overwhelmed by the shelter environment. Even so, he allows himself to be leashed easily and walks out without issue. He permits full handling and shows no resistance, quietly cooperating every step of the way. His softness and tolerance speak volumes about his kind nature.

Once out in the courtyard, a different side of Gatorade begins to shine through. He approaches his handler and willingly accepts pets, leaning into gentle affection. Away from the noise and stress of the kennel, he seems more present and receptive. When it’s time to return, he goes back into his kennel without difficulty.

Gatorade would truly benefit from spending more time outside of a kennel setting and in a quiet, low-stress home. The shelter environment appears to leave him feeling shut down, and he would do best with a patient, committed adopter or rescue who can give him the time, consistency, and reassurance he needs to decompress and build confidence. With compassion and stability, Gatorade has the potential to blossom into a deeply loyal and loving companion. 02/09/26 What did we do on today’s adventure: I was still getting out of bed
when I was told I’m going out on a trip wi