Diesel

Meet Diesel! He is 4 years old and one of the most unique dogs in our rescue. Diesel had a rough start in life by growing up in deplorable conditions, and due to his past traumas, he didn’t learn how to be a dog and became extremely fearful of humans. Currently being our longest resident in the rescue (over a 2 1/2 years), his foster parents have observed he loves big and small dogs but still fearful of humans. Diesel will need a family who can be very patient, because he has a variety of traits that do not allow him to be treated like a regular dog. Below are a few examples: • Diesel needs a completely enclosed privacy fence (6 ft.), since he will look to escape. • He can’t be crated due to past trauma and will need a spot in the home that he can call his own. • Diesel has been minimally destructive such as chewing on shoes left on the floor, remotes, etc. when he gets bored, so his foster family gives him lots of toys to keep him busy as well as letting him run around in the backyard before leaving the home. • Diesel does not enjoy being outside besides using the restroom and will quickly dart back inside once you open the door. He will bark and bark until you allow him to come back inside, and he is most at ease when he is laying on his kuranda bed (safe area.) Even with all of his fearful traits, Diesel will allow anyone to pet / love on him with zero signs of aggression. Diesel has learned to play with his dog siblings and mimics their ways such as looking out the front window, barking at strangers passing the house, chewing on a dental stick, etc. Diesel is a very sweet dog and deserves a loving home who will accept his special needs and be patient with him. Applicants will need to travel to Mount Washington, KY to meet Diesel. He is neutered, UTD on vaccinations, heartworm negative and fecal negative.