Too Sensitive for Shelter Life — PJ’s Just Looking for Peace

PJ the Anxious Foster Dog
Credit: Leashes of Love Rescue, Inc.

Here's What You Need To Know:

  • Pending Adoption? no
  • Pet's Size: medium
  • Pet's Gender: male
  • Pet good with dogs? no
  • Pet good with cats? no
  • Pet good with kids? no

Organization:

  • Name: leashes of love rescue, inc.
  • Address: P.O. Box 1509, Lake Forest, CA, 92609
  • Site: https://lolr.org/

PJ might be your spirit animal if your favorite place to be is home, new situations make you nervous, you are furiously loyal to your people but not a fan of the general public, and pooping in a public restroom is a no-go. He is a 3 ½ year old male super-mutt, is neutered, and is up to date on vaccinations.

🏡 Best Home for PJ:
✅ A consistent person who is home most of the time.
✅ A home with a yard.
✅ A home without too many new people coming & going.
✅ A home where PJ is the only dog or where the current dog is well-adjusted & confident.

✨ Why You’ll Love PJ:
✔ Athletic & Playful – Loves fetch, tug, and puzzle toys!
✔ Food Motivated – Knows sit, down, stay, find and both paws for a good treat.
✔ Super Cute – Asks for belly rubs, gets excited to see his people, lets you know when he’s ready to snuggle under a blanket & makes adorable noises getting comfy.
✔ Housetrained – Needs only 3 potty breaks per day.
✔ Respectful – patiently waits to be invited inside after a walk & for his food to be dished up, doesn’t beg for your food, lays in a bed at the edge of the kitchen so he’s not underfoot while we’re cooking.

🚨Concerns about PJ:
Scared of new people and dogs – introductions must be very slow and controlled.
Overly protective of his people – he will snap/bite if he feels his person is threatened so can’t be put in that potential situation.
Reactive to other dogs, some people, and 2-wheeled items (motorcycle, bicycle, scooter) on leash
Escape artist – will get on furniture to jump over a gate or railing & knows how to open doors with a lever handle or push button screen door.

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