Blue is a 7 year old, 53 lb. neutered male in East Greenwich, RI
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Blue is a loving, energetic, and loyal dog. He loves hiking, playing in the snow, running on the beach, and snuggling on the couch. Blue has received formal training and knows many commands, is eager to learn, and is treat motivated.
He is neutered, up to date on all vaccines, is house trained, doesn’t mind his crate, and is not destructive. He does not enjoy vet visits and requires medication. He is healthy and has not had medical issues – he had treatment for a tick-borne illness (anaplasmosis in 2022 ) and has a chicken allergy too.
He is anxious at baseline, and especially during fireworks. He barks at the mailman, delivery trucks, and when people knock on the door or ring the doorbell but can be redirected with proper commands. He is tolerant of adult visitors but takes a moment to warm up to people and does best when he is able to initiate the interaction.
Blue will thrive in a home that is child and other pet free, with a couple or individual who is looking for a loving companion. Beyond the physical activity, he responds very well to mental stimulation.
We love Blue incredibly much and this is one of the most difficult decisions we have ever had to make but we know it is the right one for both Blue and our family. We now have a 10-month old son who is crawling and starting to walk which is making Blue uneasy and more anxious than usual. We were optimistic that we could make it work to have both our son and Blue but we have had one incident with the two of them that is leading us to confirm this very difficult decision.
Blue has had two incidents of biting that we want to be fully transparent about.
The first occurred when my uncle entered our home unannounced. Blue, not recognizing him as a familiar person, reacted protectively and nipped him on the hand. The bite drew a small amount of blood but did not require medical attention.
In hindsight, this appeared to be a fear/alert response to a perceived intruder.
The second incident involved our 10-month-old, who has recently started crawling. While outside together, our baby moved quickly toward Blue's toy, and Blue snapped and made contact with his face. The wounds were superficial — small cuts with no deep puncture wounds — and did not require medical care. We believe Blue was startled by the fast, unpredictable movement and reacted in the moment.
Based on both incidents, Blue appears to be triggered by: unexpected entry by unfamiliar people, and fast or erratic movement near him or his belongings. In the right environment and in safe predictable spaces he is affectionate and gentle.
We are disclosing this fully because we want Blue to be placed in the right home — one without young children or infants, with patient adopters who understand his triggers and can set him up for success. We genuinely believe he can thrive with the right environment and boundaries.
We would love to do a zoom call or meet and greet as applicable with any potential adopters so we can meet you and you are able to meet Blue to help ensure a future home would be a great fit for both parties. We are determined to find Blue a suitable home that we are confident he can have just a good of a life if not better and willing to put in a great amount of time, money, and effort to make that work including transporting him to his new home or anything else that can help make a smooth transition possible. We do not require an adoption fee or donation.