Adoptable

Perry

German Shepherd Dog Mix

About Perry

Spring has a way of reminding us that new beginnings are always possible. The snow melts, the days get longer, and everything starts to grow again. Perry is ready for his own fresh start, too. When Perry first arrived, he was extremely malnourished and clearly hadn’t had the easiest road. But you would never guess it from the way he greets the world today. Perry loves with his whole entire heart, and he’s more than ready to share that joy with a family of his own. This boy is an enthusiast about life. People? He loves them. In fact, when you give him attention he sometimes can’t contain his happiness and does little joyful leaps just to celebrate being noticed. Perry is also a big fan of snack time and play time—especially when the two come together. Give him a Kong filled with peanut butter and he’ll happily work on getting every last bit out… and when the peanut butter is gone? The Kong instantly becomes a fetch toy, because Perry believes toys should have more than one purpose. He’s got the practical stuff down, too: Crates like a champ Solidly housetrained Loves being involved in whatever his people are doing Also settles quietly in his crate when you need him to Perry is a very active guy who would thrive with people who enjoy getting outside. Walks, jogs, adventures, or a good romp in a yard would all make him very happy. A fenced yard would be ideal so he can burn off some energy, too. He will likely do very well with other playful dogs, especially ones who enjoy romping and burning off energy together. Because of his rough start, Perry still shows a bit of barrier reactivity (like barking when separated by fences or gates). The good news is that it has already been improving steadily, and with continued structure and guidance it should keep getting better. It’s simply something his future family should be aware of as he continues to build confidence. The other wonderful thing about Perry? He’s a total sponge for learning. He’s eager to figure things out and loves engaging with his people, which makes him a great candidate for continued training and fun activities. He likely won’t get much bigger, though he may still fill out a bit as he continues to recover and thrive. Spring is all about second chances, fresh starts, and watching something wonderful grow. Perry is ready to grow into the life he’s always deserved — all he needs now is the family who will help his new beginning bloom. 🌱🐾 *Perry came to Homeward Bound due to extraordinary circumstances. He was living in unsanitary conditions and lacked appropriate socialization and health care. He's still learning how to express excitement appropriately, so he can be a bit jumpy and mouthy at times. He’ll need plenty of physical activity, mental stimulation, and ongoing training to help him grow into a well-mannered best friend. Please do the application at www.homewardboundrescue.com/preadopt