GENDER: Male
AGE: 3 years old
SIZE/WEIGHT: Small, 11 lbs
HISTORY: Pulled from large shelter where he was very scared due to noises, wanting to hide, found in homeless camp hiding and never handled as a puppy then ended up in a shelter.
TEMPERAMENT: Very scared due to being homeless, born to homeless mother, never handled as a puppy. Wants to hide. Fearful of being handled, but with loving care, calms down.
PERSONALITY: Good around other dogs and cats. Scared of people since but non aggressive, just scared, uncertain, wants to feel safe. Likes to run into his cozy crate and curl up in living room in warm place. Is coming around, was very nervous in shelter.
SOCIALIZATION SKILLS/NEEDS: Needs someone with patience, time, understanding Simon will take time to come around and trust. With a calm, quiet place, hand fed, cozy warm place where he feels safe and loved, he will come around. Taking out to walk on leash, run when in park when trained, walking on leash.
BEST MATCH: Individual with compassion, understanding, quiet location, good fencing, indoor lifestyle. Someone with good fencing in case runs when scared. Hand feeding.
FAVORITE THINGS: Warm and quiet place. Sleeping in cozy place indoors.