Meet Dr. Pepper, a stray Southern gentleman who traveled from Louisiana for a fresh start.
While big transitions can feel overwhelming for him, he has been steadily blossoming in his foster home. Dr. Pepper is learning how to be a dog entirely at his own comfortable pace. He is a sensitive, quiet boy who processes new environments at his own pace, he is steadily blossoming in his foster home where he enjoys couch lounging, playing with resident dogs, and taking treats from his foster dad.
Dr. Pepper requires a home with a confident, friendly resident dog to show him the ropes, as he relies heavily on canine companionship for reassurance and confidence. Due to a strong prey drive around small animals outside, we recommend a cat-free home.
Dr. Pepper needs a quiet, low-traffic household with teens or older and patient adopters who understand he moves slowly and may not be comfortable with physical touch right away. Building trust with him is a hands-off, slow-burn process. Daily fluoxetine helps ease his anxiety and will need to be continued. Since he startles easily and has minimal leash-walking experience, a secure fenced-in yard is strongly recommended so he feels safe exploring.
If you have a quiet household with teens or older and a friendly resident dog, watching this sweet boy's trust and confidence bloom will be endlessly rewarding.
Dr. Pepper is neutered, microchipped, up to date on core vaccinations (bordetella, distemper, rabies), dewormed, and current on flea/tick preventative.
If you are interested in adopting Dr. Pepper, reach out to us at 920-733-1717 or adopt@foxvalleypets.org. You can also call to make an appointment or feel free to take a peek during our open hours!
