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Age: Approximately11 months old
Weight: 30 pounds
Dog friendly: Yes
Cat friendly: Yes
Kid friendly: Older, considerate kids only
Potty trained: Working on it
Crate trained: Working on it 

** No shared walls **

Kingston Boy George has come a long way with the help of his foster brothers.  George is a 1 year old cocker spaniel who will probably grow up to be around 30-35 pounds.. He is a typical happy cocker spaniel and wants nothing more than to hang out with you or other dogs. If someone else is being pet, you can bet he's right there looking for a pet as well. He struggles a bit with "stranger danger" but once he has a bit of time to approach on his own terms, he typically warms up to everyone. He is a pretty vocal boy at sounds and sights, so you shouldn't have shared walls as his primary home.  He still struggles with being in a kennel, but he's slowly getting better at it (with the help of being next to his foster brother's kennels and a kong with frozen treats inside to sweeten the deal.)  He is working on his potty training. He is really great about going outside and doing his business (once he gets over the excitement of all the things in the yard), but he's not so good at telling anyone when he needs to go out. And he needs to go out IMMEDIATELY when he wakes up in the morning but he goes through the night no problem.  We've been trying to get him to ring the bells on the back door and he's just starting to get it. He knows "sit: and is working on "down". He really wants to jump up to greet you, but we're working on "off" to stop that behavior. He is still working with puppy teeth so he chews on things. We've gone through quite a few toys, a dog bed, and a few pillows, but he is also pretty good at giving up the thing he's chewing on as long as you approach calmly or he thinks it is a game and tries to play keep away.  There is evidence that he must have gotten in trouble in his earlier life because he sometimes cowers if you raise your voice or seem to be aggressive toward him (running at him quickly to get him to stop doing something for example.).

He has met a couple of cats and they are really scary - but he also is curious about them. Right now, he keeps his distance and barks at them, but he would most likely do well with a confident resident cat with patience (from both the cat and the humans). He likes kids but he doesn't understand that their toys aren't his toys. He gets along great with other dogs. His older foster brother and he play a lot and he will stop when the resident dog is done playing and says he's done. He has had a few moments of possessiveness over things and food, but as he's gotten comfortable at his foster home he's getting less worried about those things. He does eat FAST so he would benefit from using a slow feeder so he doesn't get an upset stomach. We've started working on grooming and he's starting to get the hang of it, but he doesn't want to sit still for very long yet.  Cocker Spaniels do require regular haircuts and grooming to keep their hair manageable.

Adoption Fee: $695

INTERESTED IN MEETING ME?

If you’d like to arrange a private meeting or begin the adoption process, please fill out an adoption application by visiting    https://www.healingheartsrescue.org/adopt  

**Note on breed and age determination: 

Breed and age are often determined on appearance, our own knowledge, veterinarian advice, and/or information from the sending shelters or previous owners.  Most of our adoptable dogs were previously stray dogs with little history, we can’t be 100% sure of a dog’s breed mix, and unless there is a specific date of birth listed, we can’t be 100% sure of a dog’s age. Additionally, our assessments of a dog's interactions with other dogs, cats, or children are based on OUR experiences. Your experience may differ.

ADOPTION FEE INCLUDES:

• Wellness check
• Spay/neuter (puppies adopted with required spay/neuter certificate)
• Age appropriate vaccines - rabies and distemper combo 
• Heartworm test if over 7 months of age
• Fecal test and/or deworming for parasites
• Microchip ​

~ Healing Hearts rescue will also provide dental procedures, bloodwork, surgeries, and/or any other additional vet work as needed while dogs are in our care.

​~ Adoption fees are non-negotiable and fees are listed on the dog's profile

~ Adoption fees can be paid the following ways with the required sales tax added:

• Credit Card via Zeffy
• Cash

WANT TO HELP SAVE MORE DOGS?  

Healing Hearts Rescue is a nonprofit, foster-based rescue  located in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota  that  is 100% funded through adoption fees and donations .  We are excited for you to join us on this mission to save the lives of dogs in need.   We believe every dog deserves to be loved as true members of a family and are committed to fulfilling that dream one dog at a time! Sign up to foster, volunteer or donate on our website