Meet Gus!
Gus is a sweet, loving boy who adores his people and forms strong bonds with those he trusts. After spending much of his early life in an outdoor kennel, the world can still feel a little big and scary at times. Because of this, Gus can be nervous around new experiences, people, and places, but he is making incredible progress every day. With the help of a trainer, consistency, and lots of love, Gus has shown amazing growth. He's beginning to learn that new places can be safe and that not everything unfamiliar is something to fear. While anxiety can sometimes hold him back from fully enjoying new adventures, his confidence continues to grow with patient guidance.
At home, Gus loves chewing on his toys and does a great job sticking to his own things. He rarely shows interest in children's toys and is happiest when he has plenty of appropriate chew toys available. He is also working on house training and has already proven he can go days without any accidents. When meeting new people, Gus may bark because he's unsure and trying to process the situation. However, he does best when people stay calm and don't reinforce his worries. Given time and patience, he settles in and shows his affectionate, loyal personality. Gus is looking for a family that understands that confidence takes time to build. In return, you'll get a devoted companion who loves deeply and is eager to continue learning that the world is a safe place. With patience, consistency, and love, Gus has all the makings of an absolutely wonderful dog.
Ideal Home
Gus would thrive in a home that understands that building confidence takes time.
Ongoing Health
Gus's adoption fee includes examination by our trusted veterinary team, spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, comprehensive deworming, heartworm test, and microchip.
Training & Support
Gus is working on house training and has shown he can go days without accidents. When meeting new people, Gus may bark due to uncertainty, but he calms down when people remain calm. He loves to chew and is good about sticking to his own toys.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- For Good Rescue is a 100% volunteer nonprofit organization. We will make every effort to contact suitable applicants within 72 hours. Please be patient with us, the dogs need our time too!
- Adoption fees range from $395 to $495 based on the age and health of each individual animal. Puppies are $495, adults are $450 and seniors or some special needs are $395.
Transporation
Gus is located at For Good Rescue. Please contact us through Wags for more information on transportation options.
