McNugget is a loving one-year-old hound mix ready for his forever home! Found as a severely emaciated and sick stray, he's now healthy, fully vetted, and eager to snuggle with his new best friend. He's young, active, and curious, and would benefit from an experienced owner to continue training, help him learn and respect boundaries, and provide structure. With proper introductions, he loves other dogs and would thrive with a friendly, energetic companion. He's especially affectionate with kids and would make a wonderful family dog or a loyal work-from-home buddy. Oh, and he's also a big fan of water – give him a splash zone and he's a happy boy! McNugget is house trained, crate trained, and non-destructive, but his classic hound howl makes apartment living less ideal. He has a big, joyful personality and a smile that will make you laugh. This boy deserves a family who sees him for everything he is—and everything he's overcome.
Ideal Home
McNugget would thrive in a home with an experienced owner who can help him learn boundaries and provide structure. He loves other dogs and would do well with a friendly, energetic companion. He's affectionate with kids and would make a wonderful family dog. He also enjoys water. Apartment living is less ideal due to his hound howl. A home with minimal stairs is best. He prefers the comfort of his home and familiar people and can be nervous in large social settings.
Ongoing Health
McNugget has some hip weakness that is not recommended to be addressed surgically at this time. While he can still play and run, he is not suited for long hikes and may develop stiffness or early arthritis. A family committed to monitoring his mobility and giving him the extra care he may need as he ages is a must.
Training & Support
McNugget would benefit from continued training to help him learn and respect boundaries. He is house trained and crate trained.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- All of our adoptable rescues have a clean bill of health (unless otherwise stated), are spayed/neutered, vaccinated (age-appropriately), tested (HW for dogs over 6 months of age), current on flea and heartworm prevention and microchipped. This is all included in their adoption fee that goes in as a donation to help us cover their medical costs and continue to help other animals in need.
Transporation
McNugget is located at our shelter in St. Louis, MO and transport can be arranged within a 3-hour radius.
