Gender: Male
Color: Red
Birthday: September 18, 2022
Sire: Gable Sour Cream
Dam: Wobble Baby
Cats: Safe
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Carl came to AFG from Prison Greyhounds after 30 races. He was previously staying at a veterinary clinic being used as the resident blood donor dog, but didn’t do well in that environment.
Prison Greyhounds reached out for a home that could help Carl destress and learn how to be a dog again. After a week at the kennel, Carl went into foster and has been wonderful in a foster home. He loves to play with the other dogs, plays with toys, and has ignored the cats in the house. He has climbed onto the couch to be with his people and loves laying on a nice bed (or deck in the sunshine). He has been more confident than expected, going out on his own and coming to people for attention.
Carl has been tested with some of his previous triggers, like exam gloves and nail trims, and even had his blood drawn and didn’t have any issues with it. However, he did get injured and ended up needing stitches. He can be fine in veterinary situations but it definitely triggers him and he reacts with fear aggression. For smaller procedures, like nail trims and a heartworm test, he has been fine. But he seems to be particularly frightened of procedures where he has to be sedated/anesthetized and might regress after those. Typically just letting him be and giving him time and space seems to work best and then he goes back to his normal, friendly, affectionate self.
He’s been a wonderful, friendly boy who wants nothing more than to lean on you and get attention. He also loves to play and is a great best friend for all of the animals. Do you have the right house for this sweet caramel carl?
