Hades

Meet Hades, a large, lovable lug who's equal parts silly wrestler and professional snuggler If intimidating looks scare you off—don't let them. Underneath is a goofy boy who just wants to love and be loved.<br/><br/>The Good Stuff<br/><br/>Crate trained & potty trained<br/><br/>Low–medium energy: enjoys walks and playtime, but is very happy being a couch potato<br/><br/>Loves wrestling, snuggling, shredding stuffies, and gnawing on a good Nylabone<br/><br/>No resource guarding with food or toys<br/><br/>Personality & Handling<br/><br/>Affectionate and playful with people he trusts<br/><br/>Sensitive to fearful energy and direct eye contact<br/><br/>Warms up faster to women but does learn to love men too<br/><br/>No kids — he needs a calm, adult-only environment<br/><br/>Does not like his bottom handled and may growl during things like anal gland checks or hygiene care (management and consent-based handling are important)<br/><br/>Other Animals<br/><br/>Must be the only dog — he does not do well with other dogs<br/><br/>Has lived with a cat successfully, but has developed some crate reactivity toward the cat recently, so careful management is needed<br/><br/>Challenges He's Working Through<br/><br/>Meeting new people<br/><br/>Reactivity/overstimulation<br/><br/>Hades would thrive with a dog-savvy foster or adopter who can provide calm leadership, structure, and patience—and ideally someone open to continuing behavior support. He is incredibly loving once he feels safe and understood.<br/><br/>If you're willing to look past his tough exterior and help him continue growing, Hades will reward you with devotion, laughs, and the best snuggles around.<br/><br/>Foster or adopt Hades — message us to help this big softie get the home he deserves!

Meet Hades, a large, lovable lug who's equal parts silly wrestler and professional snuggler If intimidating looks scare you off—don't let them. Underneath is a goofy boy who just wants to love and be loved.

The Good Stuff

Crate trained & potty trained

Low–medium energy: enjoys walks and playtime, but is very happy being a couch potato

Loves wrestling, snuggling, shredding stuffies, and gnawing on a good Nylabone

No resource guarding with food or toys

Personality & Handling

Affectionate and playful with people he trusts

Sensitive to fearful energy and direct eye contact

Warms up faster to women but does learn to love men too

No kids — he needs a calm, adult-only environment

Does not like his bottom handled and may growl during things like anal gland checks or hygiene care (management and consent-based handling are important)

Other Animals

Must be the only dog — he does not do well with other dogs

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Meet Hades, a large, lovable lug who's equal parts silly wrestler and professional snuggler If intimidating looks scare you off—don't let them. Underneath is a goofy boy who just wants to love and be loved.

The Good Stuff

Crate trained & potty trained

Low–medium energy: enjoys walks and playtime, but is very happy being a couch potato

Loves wrestling, snuggling, shredding stuffies, and gnawing on a good Nylabone

No resource guarding with food or toys

Personality & Handling

Affectionate and playful with people he trusts

Sensitive to fearful energy and direct eye contact

Warms up faster to women but does learn to love men too

No kids — he needs a calm, adult-only environment

Does not like his bottom handled and may growl during things like anal gland checks or hygiene care (management and consent-based handling are important)

Other Animals

Must be the only dog — he does not do well with other dogs

Has lived with a cat successfully, but has developed some crate reactivity toward the cat recently, so careful management is needed

Challenges He's Working Through

Meeting new people

Reactivity/overstimulation

Hades would thrive with a dog-savvy foster or adopter who can provide calm leadership, structure, and patience—and ideally someone open to continuing behavior