Rex

Rex is another one of the dogs who came to us from the heartbreaking neglect situation involving multiple dogs being kept outside in cages. They had little to no food, were covered in fleas and ticks, and were drinking from mud puddles. A game warden discovered the dogs and reached out to us for help.<br/><br/>When it comes to people, Rex loves everyone he meets! He is friendly, affectionate, and more than happy to soak up the attention. Considering how little positive human interaction these dogs likely received before coming to us, we love seeing how willing Rex is to trust people.<br/><br/>Rex does have a harder time with other dogs. He can be defensive and reactive toward them, although we are already seeing improvement. These dogs came from a situation where they had to compete with one another for food and other basic resources. That kind of environment can teach a dog that he needs to protect himself, and those behaviors don't disappear overnight.<br/><br/>Now Rex is learning that things are different. There is always another meal coming, he has his own safe space, and he doesn't have to compete for the things he needs. We are continuing to work with him around other dogs and are encouraged by the progress he is making. For now, Rex would likely do best as the only dog in his new home, or with an experienced adopter who understands that any introductions to another dog would need to be done slowly and carefully.<br/><br/>We aren't exactly sure what breed Rex and the rest of the group are. Because of their history of originally coming from North Carolina, our best guess is that they may be Mountain Cur mixes.<br/><br/>Rex's past taught him that he had to look out for himself, but we're working on teaching him that he doesn't have to anymore. With people, his loving personality already shines through. Now he just needs someone willing to give him the safe, stable home he never had.

Rex is another one of the dogs who came to us from the heartbreaking neglect situation involving multiple dogs being kept outside in cages. They had little to no food, were covered in fleas and ticks, and were drinking from mud puddles. A game warden discovered the dogs and reached out to us for help.

When it comes to people, Rex loves everyone he meets! He is friendly, affectionate, and more than happy to soak up the attention. Considering how little positive human interaction these dogs likely received before coming to us, we love seeing how willing Rex is to trust people.

Rex does have a harder time with other dogs. He can be defensive and reactive toward them, although we are already seeing improvement. These dogs came from a situation where they had to compete with one another for food and other basic resources. That kind of environment can teach a dog that he needs to protect himself, and those behaviors don't disappear overnight.

Now Rex is learning that things are different. There is always

Rex is another one of the dogs who came to us from the heartbreaking neglect situation involving multiple dogs being kept outside in cages. They had little to no food, were covered in fleas and ticks, and were drinking from mud puddles. A game warden discovered the dogs and reached out to us for help.

When it comes to people, Rex loves everyone he meets! He is friendly, affectionate, and more than happy to soak up the attention. Considering how little positive human interaction these dogs likely received before coming to us, we love seeing how willing Rex is to trust people.

Rex does have a harder time with other dogs. He can be defensive and reactive toward them, although we are already seeing improvement. These dogs came from a situation where they had to compete with one another for food and other basic resources. That kind of environment can teach a dog that he needs to protect himself, and those behaviors don't disappear overnight.

Now Rex is learning that things are different. There is always another meal coming, he has his own safe space, and he doesn't have to compete for the things he needs. We are continuing to work with him around other dogs and are encouraged by the progress he is making. For now, Rex would likely do best as the only dog in his new home, or with an experienced adopter who understands that any introductions to another dog would need to be done slowly and carefull