Red
- Adult
- Male
- Medium
- Terrier
Red
Current Location
Rapid City, SD
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Red's Compatibility
This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.
This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.
This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
Adoption Fee
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Red's Story
Hi, I'm Red, a 58-pound Terrier mix with a heart that's worth taking the time to discover. I'll be honest-meeting new people can be scary for me. I need slow introductions, lots of patience, and plenty of tasty treats to help me realize you're a friend. The best way to win me over is to sit on the floor, let me come to you at my own pace, and never rush me. Because trust doesn't happen overnight, I'll need multiple visits before going home, and everyone who lives in the household will need to meet me along the way. Fast movements, loud noises, or having my boundaries pushed can make me feel overwhelmed, causing me to cower, run away, or become nervous. I'll do best in a calm, predictable home with older family members, so I'm looking for a home with children ages 16 and up who understand that building trust takes time. <br/><br/>Once you earn my trust, though, you'll get to meet the real me-and I promise I'm worth the wait. I transform into the sweetest, silliest boy who can't get enough love! I'll jump up to greet you with happy kisses, roll onto my back for belly rubs, and bounce around with playful energy that will make you smile. I would love an active family that enjoys hiking, relaxing in the sunshine, or taking peaceful walks through the park with me by their side. Deep down, I'm just a big baby who's been missing the consistency and security every dog deserves. What I need most isn't perfection-it's a patient family willing to love me for who I am, celebrate every little milestone, and show me that home is a place where I can finally feel safe, cherished, and loved for the rest of my life.<br/><br/>My adoption fee has been sponsored!<br/><br/>All Pennington County residents must also pay an additional $8 licensing fee at time of adoption.
Hi, I'm Red, a 58-pound Terrier mix with a heart that's worth taking the time to discover. I'll be honest-meeting new people can be scary for me. I need slow introductions, lots of patience, and plenty of tasty treats to help me realize you're a friend. The best way to win me over is to sit on the floor, let me come to you at my own pace, and never rush me. Because trust doesn't happen overnight, I'll need multiple visits before going home, and everyone who lives in the household will need to meet me along the way. Fast movements, loud noises, or having my boundaries pushed can make me feel overwhelmed, causing me to cower, run away, or become nervous. I'll do best in a calm, predictable home with older family members, so I'm looking for a home with children ages 16 and up who understand that building trust takes time.
Once you earn my trust, though, you'll get to meet the real me-and I promise I'm worth the wait. I transform into the sweetest, silliest boy who can't get enough love! I'll jump up to greet you with
Hi, I'm Red, a 58-pound Terrier mix with a heart that's worth taking the time to discover. I'll be honest-meeting new people can be scary for me. I need slow introductions, lots of patience, and plenty of tasty treats to help me realize you're a friend. The best way to win me over is to sit on the floor, let me come to you at my own pace, and never rush me. Because trust doesn't happen overnight, I'll need multiple visits before going home, and everyone who lives in the household will need to meet me along the way. Fast movements, loud noises, or having my boundaries pushed can make me feel overwhelmed, causing me to cower, run away, or become nervous. I'll do best in a calm, predictable home with older family members, so I'm looking for a home with children ages 16 and up who understand that building trust takes time.
Once you earn my trust, though, you'll get to meet the real me-and I promise I'm worth the wait. I transform into the sweetest, silliest boy who can't get enough love! I'll jump up to greet you with happy kisses, roll onto my back for belly rubs, and bounce around with playful energy that will make you smile. I would love an active family that enjoys hiking, relaxing in the sunshine, or taking peaceful walks through the park with me by their side. Deep down, I'm just a big baby who's been missing the consistency and security every dog deserves. What I need most isn't perfection-it's a patient
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How To Adopt
Red is from Humane Society of The Black Hills
[Rapid City, SD]
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