




Sherlock
- Adult
- Male
- Large
- Coonhound
- Bluetick Coonhound
About Sherlock
West Hartford, CT
Breed
Physical Traits
Behavior
Health
Sherlock's Compatibility
This pet has good compatibility with kids.
This pet has good compatibility with dogs.
This pet has bad compatibility with cats.
This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.
Adoption Fee
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Sherlock's Story
Age: 5 Years<br/>Weight: 90lbs.<br/>Good with dogs: Yes<br/>Good with cats: No<br/>Good with kids: Yes - Older<br/>Energy Level: Med<br/><br/>Available for Adoption: 7/25/2026- Applications need to be approved before a meet and greet will be set up for any Fetching Hearts Rescue dogs.<br/><br/>Meet Sherlock Holmes, the worlds first canine detective—sniffing out clues, belly rubs, and snack crumbs wherever they may hide. <br/><br/>At 5 years old and a glorious 90 pounds, Sherlock is a gentle giant with the emotional range of a Shakespearean actor and the comedic timing of a toddler wearing a cowboy hat. He may look like hes solving the mystery of the missing tennis ball, but really hes just wondering when youre going to sit down so he can lean all his love onto you.<br/><br/>Sherlocks Personality:<br/><br/>Gentle Giant Energy — He's big, he's sweet, and he's convinced he's lapdog sized.<br/><br/>Playtime Enthusiast — Toys? Fetch? Fenced Yard? Adventures? He's your guy.<br/><br/>Kid approved Sweetheart — Sherlock LOVES kids and has the patience of a saint with sticky fingers and giggly chaos.<br/><br/>Affection Detective — His greatest mystery to solve? How to get even closer to his favorite humans.<br/><br/>A Goofy & Loving Bio Sherlock is the kind of dog who trots around like he's on an important case—ears perked, tail wagging, nose twitching—only to discover the culprit was his own toy the whole time. He's a lovable doofus with a heart so big it practically needs its own zip code.<br/><br/>Hell happily chase a ball, investigate a squeaky toy, or follow you around like hes gathering evidence for The Case of Why My Human Left the Room. And when the adventure ends, he melts into a puddle of cuddles, ready to soak up every ounce of affection youve got.<br/><br/>Sherlock is searching for a family who wants a loyal best friend, a playful buddy, and a big ol sweetheart who will adore their kids, protect their snacks, and bring joy to every day.<br/><br/>If you're ready for a goofy, gentle, kid loving companion with detective-level devotion, Sherlock is ready to solve the biggest mystery of all: Who will be his forever family? Apply now for this goofy boy!!!<br/><br/>If interested in Sherlock, please apply online: ADOPTION APPLICATION or email us at: Info.FetchingHeartsRescue@gmail.com.<br/><br/>Unless otherwise indicated, all dogs adopted through Fetching Hearts have received the following before being available for adoption:<br/><br/>Thorough veterinary examination.<br/>All routine annual vaccinations, including<br/>Rabies, DHLPP<br/>Bordetella (Kennel Cough)<br/>Heartworm Test<br/>Fecal Test, Deworming<br/>Microchip<br/>Flea and Tick Prevention<br/>Heartworm Prevention.<br/>Spay/Neuter<br/>All dogs are quarantined for two weeks outside of the shelter (puppies four weeks) to ensure they don't break with disease.<br/><br/>VETTING NOTE: Fetching Hearts Rescue completely vets our dogs thoroughly to the best of our knowledge based on communication with our Southern Vets. If anything is brought to our attention, we treat the dog. After adopting the dog, you will be responsible for following up with all vetting going forward.<br/><br/>HEARTWORM NOTE: Dogs who were treated for Heartworm can test positive up to 4-6 months after last treatment. All dogs are immediately put on Heartguard/Ivermectin following the treatment to kill the Heartworm larvae. All dogs should be re-tested after 5-6 months from the last Heartworm treatment.
Age: 5 Years
Weight: 90lbs.
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Good with kids: Yes - Older
Energy Level: Med
Available for Adoption: 7/25/2026- Applications need to be approved before a meet and greet will be set up for any Fetching Hearts Rescue dogs.
Meet Sherlock Holmes, the worlds first canine detective—sniffing out clues, belly rubs, and snack crumbs wherever they may hide.
At 5 years old and a glorious 90 pounds, Sherlock is a gentle giant with the emotional range of a Shakespearean actor and the comedic timing of a toddler wearing a cowboy hat. He may look like hes solving the mystery of the missing tennis ball, but really hes just wondering when youre going to sit down so he can lean all his love onto you.
Sherlocks Personality:
Gentle Giant Energy — He's big, he's sweet, and he's convinced he's lapdog sized.
Playtime Enthusiast — Toys? Fetch? Fenced Yard? Adventures? He's your guy.
Kid approved Sweetheart — Sherlock LOVES kids an
Age: 5 Years
Weight: 90lbs.
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: No
Good with kids: Yes - Older
Energy Level: Med
Available for Adoption: 7/25/2026- Applications need to be approved before a meet and greet will be set up for any Fetching Hearts Rescue dogs.
Meet Sherlock Holmes, the worlds first canine detective—sniffing out clues, belly rubs, and snack crumbs wherever they may hide.
At 5 years old and a glorious 90 pounds, Sherlock is a gentle giant with the emotional range of a Shakespearean actor and the comedic timing of a toddler wearing a cowboy hat. He may look like hes solving the mystery of the missing tennis ball, but really hes just wondering when youre going to sit down so he can lean all his love onto you.
Sherlocks Personality:
Gentle Giant Energy — He's big, he's sweet, and he's convinced he's lapdog sized.
Playtime Enthusiast — Toys? Fetch? Fenced Yard? Adventures? He's your guy.
Kid approved Sweetheart — Sherlock LOVES kids and has the patience of a saint with sticky fingers and giggly chaos.
Affection Detective — His greatest mystery to solve? How to get even closer to his favorite humans.
A Goofy & Loving Bio Sherlock is the kind of dog who trots around like he's on an important case—ears perked, tail wagging, nose twitching—only to discover the culprit was his own toy the whole time. He's a lovable
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