Age: 2   Sex: Female  Breed: Pitt Mix  Weight: 55lbs    Restrictions: Must Meet Dogs. No Cats. No Kids. 

Hydrangea is a high energy girl who is overwhelmed by the busy shelter environment. She’d much prefer a quiet yard where she can run off that energy with a game of fetch (or two.. or three..) We have noted reactivity towards both people (particularly men) and dogs in the shelter environment and would need a foster with experience in handling both. A quieter environment for her to sniff and explore would be great for helping her decompress and let us see who she is in a home! Hydrangea will need a foster home without small children under 12 due to her nervous and high energy nature. Older, dog-savvy children may be appropriate after proper introduction. Hydrangea was avoidant and not interested in playing during her dog test at the shelter but has been able to buddy walk with other dogs. If she goes home with another dog, foster should have the ability to separate during the first week to allow for decompression prior to integration. Due to her high prey drive seen in shelter (chasing rabbits) she would likely do best in a home without cats.

How to Foster Hydrangea:

New fosters can take the first step by learning about fostering and signing up to become a new foster. Veteran foster parents can email fosters@hshv.org to schedule a pickup appointment.