Flipper is a six month outdated hound combine. He and his brother have been rescued from the mountains the place they’d been probably deserted and dwelling as strays for a minimum of a month.
They’d been surviving on scraps from the bins and regardless of the locals have been leaving out for them, but it surely took some time earlier than anybody might really catch them.
Lastly, the boys have been delivered to the shelter. They arrived as nervous wrecks and wouldn’t come close to anybody for per week.
Slowly, slowly, with a whole lot of treats concerned, we managed to realize their belief and quick ahead a couple of weeks, they’re miles higher than earlier than.
Flipper is unquestionably the shyer of the 2, though he’s nonetheless made vital progress since he arrived.
Initially you couldn’t get anyplace close to him, whereas now he follows the lead of the opposite pups and can come for a brief pet, take treats and is comfy hanging out close to you.
The uncertainty and worry that was so apparent in his unhappy little eyes when he first got here to us has now disappeared, and he’s a lot happier.
Flipper is now prepared to search out his ceaselessly dwelling. He’s searching for a peaceful dwelling with a affected person household who can provide him the time and understanding he wants to regulate.
Little doubt he’ll discover the adjustment somewhat troublesome to start with, however with loads of reassurance we’re certain that he’ll begin to perceive that he’s secure, and he’s dwelling.
He would thrive with a relaxed dwelling environment, primarily based semi-rurally, and with entry to a backyard.
Primarily based on how nicely he has responded to different canine, we’re undoubtedly searching for a house with a resident pup for Flipper to make pals with.
A sociable, playful character that may be affected person and delicate with him can be good. We now have little doubt that after his confidence has elevated, there might be a lot extra to find out about his character.
In spite of everything, he’s only a child and he’s simply searching for somebody who can educate him that he’s cherished, needed and safe.
Flipper is nothing however a sweetheart, nonetheless a house with younger, noisy kids would simply be an excessive amount of for him in the mean time. An grownup solely dwelling, or a household with youngsters can be preferable for him.
Predictability, routine and persistence might be key in serving to him discover his toes. We sense there’s a foolish aspect to Flipper that we’re but to see, so we’re fairly envious that his new household will get to encourage that aspect out of him as he settles in!
The shelter atmosphere, attempt as we would, can solely provide a lot, so canine that want greater than we are able to present will make far more progress in a house than with us. We’d love to search out Flipper a house to verify he doesn’t lose all of his puppy-hood to the confines of a kennel.
How massive? Medium as grownup
How outdated? Pet (beneath one 12 months)
Male or feminine? Male
Dwelling with youngsters? I can stay with kids (10+)
Dwelling with canine? I can stay with different canine
Resident canine required? Sure
Dwelling with cats? I’ve not been examined with cats
The place can I stay? I’d like a semi-rural dwelling with a backyard
The place am I from? Cyprus
