Alfie

Meet the adorable Alfie! This guy has been failed by humans, not once but twice. He's been adopted out to two different families, both who returned him to us because he had "too much energy" for their households. We're hoping third time is the charm for this guy. He is thriving in his foster home thanks to having a playmate, fun toys, a fenced backyard, and, perhaps most of all, a family who pays attention to him! Alfie is a 1-year-old Husky/Cattle Dog mix, so if you're familiar with these breeds, you know they need enrichment, entertainment and exercise! That said, Alfie would do best with a fenced yard and a more active adopter -- this means playing in the yard and going on walks/hikes -- he just wouldn't do well with a total couch potato. That said, he does have an off switch and knows the importance of naps and a good night's sleep! He already knows several commands but could use some help on his manners, as he seems to lack spacial awareness -- he'll stand on your toes, bump into you, or step on you in bed. That said, his foster mom describes him as a sweet, goofy boy. Alfie can be a bit of a rough player with other dogs, but he would enjoy a dog sibling that matches his play style. He is fine with cats. He loves toys of all kinds. He would do best in a home with older kids. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/ and email [email protected]. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for 1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only hold it for one hour per month of age (i.e. a 4-month-old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break). 2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise. 3.) Socialization. The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home. 4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well-adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded ten-fold, for years to come. Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy. Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time-consuming and can be expensive. All dogs require supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well-socialized dog is more than worth the effort to get them there.