Meet Adoptable Charlie!
Charlie is a 7-8 year old, male, 60lb, mixed breed. Charlie was rescued by us after being a roaming dog in a community for years. He spent a lot of time living outside and being on his own. When we first rescued him he was covered in skin infections on the underside of his body, and was admitted to the emergency vet for a few days for treatments, before being released into a medical foster where he still is being cared for today. Charlie definitely had a rough life so far, but he is a very sweet and gentle boy that loves his people and the warm and comfy indoor lifestyle.
It has been such a fun time seeing Charlie learn how to be a dog and all his quirks.
He has come so far from the dog he was in January. He is a big love bug, confirmed by anyone who sees him, who just always wants a friend around. He is happy meeting new people, as long as it’s a slow walk up but in seconds, Charlie will be in their space. He likes kids and adults alike! He loves to lay a head in your lap, sit on the couch with you or give you a boop with his nose. He rarely licks, but every now and then will give you a quick kiss. He is a dog with such a puppy spirit. He loves to play and also behave like a bunny! His back-legs are spring boards, and when playing fetch and tug of war, he is leaping and hopping around. Considering his time without a family, he walks really well on a leash. He doesn’t tend to pull, loves sniffing the grass and flowers. He likes to walk close by you or in between two people. He follows along well, and the most he’ll do is swerve in front of you and cut you off for a moment! Charlie is a great in between, as he will happily walk along the beach for hours with you, or be your running partner, but is also content to sleep off the night shift with me and cuddle up to watch TV during the day. Charlie’s great when walking around other animals. He is a frequent visitor of Beacon Hill Park and walks calmly near the ducks and peacocks, without chasing or pulling at the leash. He has seen bunnies on his walk as well and been unbothered. He just wants to play with other dogs, and has not yet been around other cats, but according to other behaviour could do well with them. Charlie is nearly a perfect dog and is hoping for a family that will continue to help him learn to love life, feel safe, and be a dog.
He will need working on separation anxiety, since he does not like being left along for long periods of time. He prefers to have a companion around, and so far we have only seen how he reacts when there are no humans around. We have not seen what might happen if Charlie has a dog or cat around to keep him company. He is such a smart dog though and can learn tricks quite quickly. He aims to please and always gives a big smile and tail wag when you’re excited with him. Charlie is also pretty quiet, and rarely barks. He doesn’t react to other barking while walking or when passing the house, continuing to sleep through any ruckus. He is not scared off by loud noises and will watch curiously while you blend a smoothie. He also sits very well for some patio dinners, and will sit quietly beside or lay down on a blanket by the table. He’s a dog that we have been able to bring everywhere with us, from walking downtown, hiking along the beach, and chilling in the park! Charlie is also great in the car, hopping in readily and will usually lay down quickly and take a nap. If not, he loves to stick his head out the window and watch the world go by.
His fur is slowly returning on his stomach, and he’s got some cute peach fuzz going on. He has come so far in a couple months and deserves all the love! He has melted all of our hearts here at WAVES, and is an immediate favorite. You can’t help but smile when you see him!
If you’re interested in fostering to adopt Charlie please apply at raincoastdogrescue.com