Meet Thumbs, or as he prefers to be called, Toby. He is a one year old, forty-eight pound, neutered male, husky/ beagle mix. As you can tell from his soulful eyes, he is a sweet, loving dog who gets along well with other dogs, cats and older kids. He loves to run, and fetch and explore, but also loves to snuggle, play with toys, and get belly rubs.
Toby does not have a mean bone in his body. Unfortunately, he has not had the best experiences with people, so strangers and car rides are still challenges, but he is smart and meets challenges well.
He is more comfortable and confident around other dogs, allowing more dominant dogs to have their way while still managing to win them over. He is playful with cats without being rough. He is totally house and crate trained and walks very well on a leash. He takes commands (SIT, PLACE, HIGH-FIVES) well and learns them quickly.
Toby will thrive in a home with another dog, patient/experienced dog owners, older children, and a fenced in yard. He is not overly treat-motivated, which is okay because he wants to please his people. Once you are Toby's “people”, he will be dedicated to you.
If Thumbs sounds like a good match for you please email us at almosthome4dogs@yahoo.com to get an application.
(Local adoptions preferred — Philadelphia and tri-state area [South Jersey and northern Delaware] only.) PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTACTING US! We are NOT a shelter: All of our dogs live in private homes with foster families. Come and meet the Almost Home dogs and their fosters at our Meet & Greet events, where you can learn more about our wonderful dogs from the people who live with them, find out which dogs are on their way and when they’ll arrive, and fill out an application to adopt or foster. We cannot adopt to homes where electric-shock fencing systems or training collars are used. For more information on the dangers of electric-shock collars, please visit banshockcollars.ca/studies.php . We do not have an online adoption application; to request an application, e-mail us at AlmostHome4Dogs@yahoo.com. To speed e-mail processing time, be sure to note the name of the dog you are inquiring about in the Subject line. For Meet & Greet times and locations, visit our home page, where you also will find information on our adoption process and fees. FOSTER FAMILIES ARE LIFESAVERS!! Can you open your heart and home for a few weeks to homeless shelter dog? Remember, by fostering a dog, you save TWO lives — that of your foster dog, and that of the dog who takes his place in the shelter! Come to a Meet & Greet and find out if fostering is for you — there's no reward quite like the feeling that you've saved a life ... or two!
