Entered: 8/12/2023
Status: Adopted
Age: 3
Color: Liver/White
Weight: 48 lbs.
Gender: Altered Male
Location: York, SC
Health: UTD, HW-, overall good health
Temperament: Good with adults, probably would be fine with elementary age children and older, good with other dogs, unknown with cats
Original: “The foster home has a resident caged rabbit and, when given the chance, Hunter will go and watch ‘rabbit TV.’ ”
Hunter came to be a MAESSR boy by the way of owner relinquishment. The Virginia owners had purchased him from a breeder as a puppy with the intention of eventually breeding him with their two female Springers. After fathering a few litters of puppies, he was neutered but he kept visiting the neighbors because the owners did not have a fenced yard. Those visits frequently ended in a fight with the neighbors’ dog. Not wanting to upset the neighbors, the owners decided that MAESSR should find Hunter a new home.
Hunter’s foster home has 3 resident Springer– 2 males, 12 and almost 2 and one female, 3. All are living in harmony with an occasional grumble from Hunter or the very active 2-year-old Springer. There has been no actual fighting– just the exchange of a few words. The foster home has a resident caged rabbit and, when given the chance, Hunter will go and watch “rabbit TV.” But what Springer would NOT be interested in a rabbit in a cage?
Hunter enjoys being petted and meets new people with ease. “Pet me,” “rub my belly” and “you missed a spot” are his thoughts when greeting new faces. He has full run of the house with the resident Springers with access to the toy box, upstairs and down stairs. Hunter has not gotten on the furniture which his foster mom finds amazing as the resident Springers are couch potatoes.
Hunter eats in his crate and “load up” means get in your crate. Hunter quickly complies and waits for his “good boy” cookie. Hunter is completely housetrained, does not chew, dig, or counter-surf. The trash can is tucked away so his foster parents are not sure if he would dumpster dive. Hunter knows “sit” and “down,” rides well in the car, and walks with a little pulling on a leash. He is food motivated so continued training should be easy. He was a perfect gentleman at the vet and was loved by all. He has not been to the groomer but given his demeanor at the vet, one would assume he would be fine.
Just recently, Hunter has started playing with the crazy young resident Springer much to the delight of both. Hunter will walk around with toys in his mouth, but his favorite is his blanket. Hunter has enjoyed the fenced yard at his foster parents’ house and would really like his furever home to have a fenced yard.
His foster mom believes Hunter would be fine as an only dog or with other dogs. Although he has not been tested with small children, he would be fine with elementary aged children and older.
Hunter will be a great companion dog. This sweet, loving blanket-boy is ready to endear himself into the hearts of some lucky family!