Gene Autrey

My story

🐾 Meet Gene! 🐾 Gene is a sweet and gentle soul who’s a bit shy and timid in new situations. It usually takes him a few days to warm up to his primary caregiver, but once he does, he becomes a loyal and loving companion who enjoys belly rubs and will happily follow his person around the house. Gene can be a little nervous around men, especially when they approach or are at a distance, and he may react with guarded barking, even after he’s settled into a home. For instance, despite being with his current foster family for two weeks, he still barks at the male partner. (The same happened with previous foster) However, Gene tends to relax when men are sitting or lying down, and he’s much calmer in those situations. His cautious nature just means he needs a bit of patience and understanding. When it comes to food, Gene can be a bit picky. He prefers his kibble with a bit of wet food mixed in, and he absolutely loves cheese as a treat! He’s okay around other dogs but he’s more of an observer and doesn’t really engage in play. ----- Thank you for your interest in adopting a dog from Little Dog Rescue. Our dogs come from a variety of sources and backgrounds. They are all in need of adopters that have patience, an understanding of where these dogs have come from, and that there will be an adjustment time when they transition into their forever home. This can include learning basic commands, walking on leash and potty training. Some dogs will pick up on your routine and expectations faster than others. Potty accidents will happen. We find that positive reinforcement, consistency, and routine from the adopter achieves the best results. We are a small, all volunteers team and give 100% of our efforts towards doing right by these pups. We are often juggling many responsibilities at the same time and do our very best to process inquiries and applications in a timely manner. We do prioritize inquiries that have a submitted application on file through the Little Dog Rescue website. We do our best to accurately assign breed designations, however we are unable to guarantee 100% accuracy. Sometimes we only have the dogs appearance to go on. Our adoption fees are thoughtfully considered. The adoption fee is not a purchase price for the dog. It is a fee that is designed to support the overall work of our rescue. Highly desirable dogs and puppies are intentionally listed with a higher adoption fee. This is done to help offset the enormous medical expenses we incur when taking in older pups and special needs medical dogs whose adoption fees do not come close to covering their expenses. In addition, the vast majority of our dogs are brought in from out of state and incur transport fees along with their medical and acquisition costs. We ask that you take all of these things into consideration, and we look forward to finding a great match for your family.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Gene Autrey , please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.