11/29/11 edit: Harvey has been adopted!
After looking at this wonderful face, exactly how can you tell me you are not in love?
I spent just a half-hour running around West Fargo with Harvey, however I began to persuade myself I needed a second foster dog.
Of course, I understand better. however you might foster him! Or much better yet, embrace him! Harvey is up for adoption with 4 Luv of dog Rescue in Fargo.
There’s just something about Harvey’s character that reminded me of a younger version of my dog Ace. Harvey was so excited to see me that he wished to get whatever in his mouth – my hands, the leash, my sleeves, my watch. This might be a bit overwhelming to a new dog owner. however don’t worry, as soon as we got outside, Harvey’s true character kicked in.
Outside, Harvey was extremely calm as well as laid back for such a young dog. He paid interest to me as well as tried to make eye get in touch with whenever he could. He responded well when I asked him to sit or to lie down.
I see a great deal of prospective for this dog. He is extremely excited to learn, as well as he has a sweet, eager-to-please, sensitive personality.
Harvey was just as material to lie in the dirt as well as chew on sticks than he was to go running. So we were in no hurry. The prong collar he used was unnecessary. He did not pull on the leash once.
I picture Harvey is a wise dog with a great deal of pent-up mental as well as emotional energy – hence his eagerness to bite the leash when he very first saw me. however he does not have the crazy physical energy a great deal of young retriever-types have. After a great game of tug or a great wrestling match with one more dog, he would most likely be prepared for a nap.
We came across two cats during our run, as well as Harvey was extremely curious. I am guessing he would like to chase a cat, however a great swipe in the deal with would most likely teach him never to try that again. Or much better yet, he would respond well to a consistent owner setting some rules. I likewise hear he likes to hang out with kids.
Like most big, black mutts, Harvey is dubbed a “lab mix.” He might be a lab mix, or just about any type of mix – German shepherd, Chesapeake, Newfoundland. I can tell you one thing – he’s going to be one huge pup when he’s full grown. as well as very lovable.
If you are thinking about fostering or adopting Harvey, the very first step is to fill out a foster house application or a pre-adoption application with 4 Luv of dog Rescue. This can be completed online. The adoption charge for Harvey is $100 plus a $50 deposit to be refunded when proof of neutering is provided.
The rescue adopts dogs out to people beyond North Dakota as well as Minnesota, so don’t let the distance thing deter you. Harvey has been waiting on a foster house for rather some time, so let’s get this boy into a home!
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