Sugar

Meet SUGAR Sugar is a neutered male Boxer mix, weighing around 52lbs.   The shelter estimates his birthday to be November 21, 2022 Sugar (and his sister Vanilla) found himself in the shelter on the dreaded euthanasia list, due to lack of space. We couldn’t let that happen, so our foster picked them up and has been taking care of them since then. Sugar is house trained and crate trained and has not been destructive inside or outside of the home.   If he gets bored he will sometimes try to dig in the backyard, so keeping him physically and mentally engaged is very beneficial to his well being. Sugar would be a wonderful companion to a family who love to go for walks, explore new things or enjoy the outdoors. Sugar sleeps quietly on a doggie bed in his crate at night and has no issues with car rides. He loves to accompany his humans wherever they go. Sugar is generally dog friendly but very strongly prefers other female dogs. He does not lcare for other male dogs as he wants to be the only King in his castle. Sugar is cat friendly and how we know this is a funny story. When he had just come to the foster’s home, unbeknownst to the foster, her cat got in his crate while he was outside playing and going potty. Once he came back inside, he went straight into his crate as he has been taught. A while later the foster couldn’t find her kitty anywhere and when she opened the door to Sugar’s crate, there sat Sugar, perfectly behaved with her little kitty sitting next to him. Sugar seemed to say “Mom I don’t think that kitty belongs in here but I didn’t hurt her at all!” Sugar is an active guy who needs a fenced yard. He has been working with a trainer on his basic doggie commands like sit, come, stay, heel for leash walking, off for not jumping on his humans, and nice or gentle for taking treats.   He would be a great partner for long walks or possibly hiking if the weather is not too hot. He is not yet off leash trained.   His ideal family could be a couple or family with older children (8+ years since his exuberant nature might accidentally knock over a smaller child) or single person as long as he gets plenty of exercise.  He can be an only dog or have a female buddy.   Sugar loves to run and play chase in the yard.   He is up to date on all shots including rabies and is heartworm negative and on monthly prevention against fleas/ticks/ heartworms. He is also microchipped. His shelter paperwork labels him as a Pittie but his behavior and super cute underbite make us believe that he is more likely a Boxer mix.  He acts and looks more like a male boxer.   Sugar is a handsome active guy with a lovable underbite and an endearing personality. He loves his butt scratches and belly rubs!   His best forever home would include him in their daily adventures so Sugar does not get bored!   Sugar is currently being fostered in Texas but available to transport to approved adopter in the Midwest, Northeast and Canada. Adoption fee includes vaccinations, Spay/Neuter, microchip, deworming, heartworm test. You can find my form "AJC Rescue & Transport Adoption Application" at: https://form.jotform.com/230167351175149