Shadow

🐾 MEET SHADOW 🐾
2-year-old Jack Russell x Staffy mix

Shadow is a gorgeous little character who has been showing us just how much potential he has. ❤️

At only 2 years old, he’s an active, clever boy who absolutely loves his walks and is more than capable of keeping up on longer adventures. He’s been lovely when encountering other dogs and people while out and about, and his recall is coming along beautifully.

Shadow is also one smart cookie! 🧠 He’s mastered the doggy door and has worked out exactly how to roll his treat ball around to make the goodies appear.

In the home, Shadow has been a very good boy. He hasn’t been destructive and has made fantastic progress with his crate training. What started with some reluctance has turned into Shadow happily taking himself into his crate at bedtime.

Most of all, Shadow loves his person. ❤️ He forms a strong bond and absolutely adores being close to the humans he trusts.

We do believe Shadow may have had some difficult experiences before coming into care. Occasionally, if corrected—even with a simple “no”—he can cower as though he expects something frightening to happen. He can also be a little unsure around men initially and may bark when he feels uncertain. He is learning that he is safe and that humans can be kind.

Shadow can experience some mild separation anxiety and may scratch at a gate when his person leaves. He can also still be a little mouthy/nippy at times, something his foster family is actively working on.

What Shadow needs now is a patient, loving home that will continue building his confidence with calm, positive guidance and give him the security he deserves.

Underneath those few uncertainties is a clever, affectionate, adventurous and genuinely lovely little dog who has already come such a long way.

Shadow is ready for someone to show him that home really can mean forever. 🏡❤️

🐾 2 years old
🐾 Jack Russell x Staffy
🐾 Loves walks and adventures
🐾 Good around dogs and people on walks
🐾 Previously lived with cats and showed to be fine with slow, care introductions
🐾 Smart and food motivated
🐾 Crate trained
🐾 Uses a doggy door
🐾 Affectionate and bonds closely with his person
🐾 Looking for a patient, reassuring home