Thea

Thea is affectionate and social but struggles significantly with impulse control and arousal, particularly during walks and transitions. She has a documented bite history related to over-stimulation and should only be handled by experienced professionals using management protocols such as double-leashing. Despite her challenges, she seeks human connection and has shown moments of stability during structured training sessions. Thea urgently needs a rescue partner equipped for intensive behavior work.<br/><br/>Thea is currently off-site in a board and train program with the goal to reahabilitate her and get her into a rescue organization with an experienced foster supported by her trainer. Reach out to the shelter if you are a rescue organization a willing to help Thea on her journey to a happy new beginning. DGioia@HamiltonNJ.com<br/><br/>To complete adoption questionnaire: https://hamiltonmcnj.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication<br/>To see other available animals: https://www.hamiltonnj.com/173/Pets-Available-for-Adoption<br/><br/>Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot offer any guarantees on the age, health, temperament, personality or mental disposition of any pet. Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot and does not represent, warrant, promise, or guarantee how the adopted pet will interact or react to the new home environment.<br/><br/>Updated 8/17/2026

Thea is affectionate and social but struggles significantly with impulse control and arousal, particularly during walks and transitions. She has a documented bite history related to over-stimulation and should only be handled by experienced professionals using management protocols such as double-leashing. Despite her challenges, she seeks human connection and has shown moments of stability during structured training sessions. Thea urgently needs a rescue partner equipped for intensive behavior work.

Thea is currently off-site in a board and train program with the goal to reahabilitate her and get her into a rescue organization with an experienced foster supported by her trainer. Reach out to the shelter if you are a rescue organization a willing to help Thea on her journey to a happy new beginning. DGioia@HamiltonNJ.com

To complete adoption questionnaire: https://hamiltonmcnj.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication
To see other available animals: https://www.hamiltonnj.com/173/Pets-Available-for-Adoption

Thea is affectionate and social but struggles significantly with impulse control and arousal, particularly during walks and transitions. She has a documented bite history related to over-stimulation and should only be handled by experienced professionals using management protocols such as double-leashing. Despite her challenges, she seeks human connection and has shown moments of stability during structured training sessions. Thea urgently needs a rescue partner equipped for intensive behavior work.

Thea is currently off-site in a board and train program with the goal to reahabilitate her and get her into a rescue organization with an experienced foster supported by her trainer. Reach out to the shelter if you are a rescue organization a willing to help Thea on her journey to a happy new beginning. DGioia@HamiltonNJ.com

To complete adoption questionnaire: https://hamiltonmcnj.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication
To see other available animals: https://www.hamiltonnj.com/173/Pets-Available-for-Adoption

Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot offer any guarantees on the age, health, temperament, personality or mental disposition of any pet. Hamilton Township Animal Shelter cannot and does not represent, warrant, promise, or guarantee how the adopted pet will interact or react to the new home environment.

Updated 8/17/2026