Socks

Meet Socks <br/><br/>Socks is a 1-year-old, 50-ish lbs, Lab/Shepherd mix who is learning that maybe—just maybe—people can be pretty great.<br/><br/>When Socks first arrived, he was terrified. He flinched at touch, avoided eye contact, kept his tail tucked, cowered, and tried to disappear into the smallest hiding spot he could find. He was skinny, shut down, and landed on the euthanasia list at a high-volume shelter simply because his fear made it so hard for him to cope.<br/><br/>We couldn’t let that be the end of his story.<br/><br/>Fast forward, and Socks is discovering just how good life can be. He’s incredibly sweet, gentle, smart, and polite. He loves other dogs and really benefits from their confidence and guidance. He keeps his crate clean, appreciates his blankies and meals, and absolutely lights up when you tell him he’s a good boy. <br/><br/>Most importantly, Socks is learning to trust. He now takes treats from human hands, enjoys being touched, and is even starting to seek out affection. Watching him come out of his shell has been pretty darn amazing.<br/><br/>Socks isn’t a social butterfly—yet. He needs a patient family willing to give him time, routine, predictability, and a calm environment while he continues to realize that the world isn’t such a scary place. In return, you’ll get a very special boy who is ready to discover just how much love he has to give.<br/><br/>An established, confident dog in the home is preferred because Socks truly thrives with canine guidance.<br/><br/>Socks has already survived the worst. Now he deserves the very best. <br/><br/>Socks is being fostered in Fort Collins, Colorado.<br/><br/>*We require all adopters to come to Colorado to adopt. *We do not transport dogs.*<br/><br/>You can view this wonderful dog at https://www.milehighcanine.org/post/dogs/socks/. <br/><br/>You can apply for our wonderful dogs at https://www.milehighcanine.org/adopt/adoption-application/.

Meet Socks

Socks is a 1-year-old, 50-ish lbs, Lab/Shepherd mix who is learning that maybe—just maybe—people can be pretty great.

When Socks first arrived, he was terrified. He flinched at touch, avoided eye contact, kept his tail tucked, cowered, and tried to disappear into the smallest hiding spot he could find. He was skinny, shut down, and landed on the euthanasia list at a high-volume shelter simply because his fear made it so hard for him to cope.

We couldn’t let that be the end of his story.

Fast forward, and Socks is discovering just how good life can be. He’s incredibly sweet, gentle, smart, and polite. He loves other dogs and really benefits from their confidence and guidance. He keeps his crate clean, appreciates his blankies and meals, and absolutely lights up when you tell him he’s a good boy.

Most importantly, Socks is learning to trust. He now takes treats from human hands, enjoys being touched, and is even starting to seek out affection. Watching him come out of h

Meet Socks

Socks is a 1-year-old, 50-ish lbs, Lab/Shepherd mix who is learning that maybe—just maybe—people can be pretty great.

When Socks first arrived, he was terrified. He flinched at touch, avoided eye contact, kept his tail tucked, cowered, and tried to disappear into the smallest hiding spot he could find. He was skinny, shut down, and landed on the euthanasia list at a high-volume shelter simply because his fear made it so hard for him to cope.

We couldn’t let that be the end of his story.

Fast forward, and Socks is discovering just how good life can be. He’s incredibly sweet, gentle, smart, and polite. He loves other dogs and really benefits from their confidence and guidance. He keeps his crate clean, appreciates his blankies and meals, and absolutely lights up when you tell him he’s a good boy.

Most importantly, Socks is learning to trust. He now takes treats from human hands, enjoys being touched, and is even starting to seek out affection. Watching him come out of his shell has been pretty darn amazing.

Socks isn’t a social butterfly—yet. He needs a patient family willing to give him time, routine, predictability, and a calm environment while he continues to realize that the world isn’t such a scary place. In return, you’ll get a very special boy who is ready to discover just how much love he has to give.

An established, confident dog in th