Can You Adopt a Cat If You Live Alone?
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
Emmett is a deeply affectionate Great Dane mix who thrives on human companionship, always wanting to be by your side. He is gentle with children, friendly with strangers, and enjoys playful interactions with other dogs. Emmett is housetrained and walks well on leash, but needs a home where someone is usually present due to separation anxiety. He is currently undergoing heartworm treatment and requires continued training for resource guarding.
Special Needs
Requires a home where someone is present most of the time due to separation anxiety; not crate tolerant. Resource guarding around humans with other dogs requires ongoing training. Severely allergic to Doxycycline.
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Golden Retriever / Mixed
Golden Retriever / Mixed
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