Otter

West Jefferson OH 43162

Otter may start off a bit reserved. She'll need time to warm up to a new person but show her a little patience and you'll see a playful pup emerge. Once she feels secure, her sweet personality shines through in tail wags and joyful games of tug. She's your typical happy, bouncy pup once she gets to know you and enjoys cuddles and will always be happy to see you at the end of the day! She is the absolute sweetest pup but new environments make her nervous, so she thrives with slow introductions and predictable routines. She’s currently decompressing and rebuilding confidence with the help of patient humans who understand her pace. While Otter has shown some resource guarding behaviors around food we believe this may have stemmed from being in a high stress situation rather than an ongoing pattern. We’re actively evaluating her comfort level with other dogs and will update her status as we learn more. For now, we’re seeking a calm, dog-free home where she can continue to feel safe and supported as she blossoms into her best self. Approximate Birth Date – 06/13/2024 Size – Medium (37lbs) Likes – Cuddles with her humans, belly rubs, TREATS... and a good game of tug! House training – Otter keeps her kennel clean overnight, which tells us she’s either fully house trained or very close. With a little patience and time to adjust to a new routine, she’ll figure things out quickly! Our adoption fees vary, Shelter Dogs are $180, Prison Dogs are $250, Puppies are $300, and Popular Pure-Breeds are $400. The price includes: a Home Again Microchip, set of shots, de-worming, heartworm testing (if old enough), spay or neuter, and a 1 year rabies shot (if old enough). All dogs adopted must leave with a county license at an additional cost of $21, this fee is cash only. Adoption fees can be done using credit card or cash. If you are interested in this dog, please call the shelter at 614-879-8368 or fill out an online application at www.hsmcohio.org