Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
SEEKING LOVE & ATTENTION! - 9 years old / 20 lbs. Hi there! I’m Horatio! I’m thankful that Mostly Mutts came for me at animal control & then I got to participate in the prison foster/training program where I learned lots & had a blast. Now I’m ready to find my furever home! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I liked the dogs I met at Mostly Mutts, & I got along with the dogs in my former foster home & those that I met on outings with my former foster mom, so if you have a nice dog, let’s meet / Cats unknown / I met a few kids (10+) at Mostly Mutts and did well, so if you have kids around that age, let’s meet & best no toddlers that I may bump over. • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: I am an affectionate little guy who loves being with my people. My former foster mom said I’m one of the sweetest dogs she’s ever met! I will whine to get your attention for some sought-after loving. I have a submissive nature & will be your best buddy & shadow / My energy level is 6-8 which is pretty high for my age. It may lower a little once I settle into my new home. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m a smart guy who is motivated by food, praise, & attention. As a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program, I know the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘come’, ‘down’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’, & ‘go to your place’ commands. I also have good leash manners, use proper door etiquette, & accept friendly strangers without jumping. I may temporarily forget my leash manners when I’m stressed or worked up, such as at Saturday adoptions, which can be busy & hectic. / Being in the crate or behind a gate stresses me, but I did well loose in the house in my former foster home when my foster mom left (for up to 6 hours). I wasn’t destructive or too loud (she monitored me on an app) as long as I had a stuffed Kong or interactive treat-based toy, & it helped when she left quietly. I can be noisy & whiny at times, though, so an apartment/condo type home is not a good fit for me. At night I slept in a crate in the bedroom with the crate door open / I only had a few accidents in my former foster home, & my potty manners were good as long as I got to go potty every few hours. • LIKES/DISLIKES: I like people more than toys - or anything, for that matter! Probably because they give GREAT belly rubs, which I love. I also love to go on walks, & my daily walks help with my anxiety. A stable routine is very important for me. / I am not crazy about loading into the car, but I’m not too big to pick up, so that’s good. I don’t like to be away from my people, so I would be happiest in a home with a stay/work at home family member. • MEDICAL: I have a Grade 3 heart murmur & am on a good heart medication for life. I’m also on a medication for my generalized separation anxiety; we’re not yet sure how long I’ll need to stay on it. I'm current on vaccinations, micro-chipped & neutered. I’m looking for a great home with lots of stability & a patient family that will cherish me & help me build my confidence! My adoption fee is $299.00, & I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga.
