Copper

My story

Copper is a gentle, soulful hound with a heart as big as his classic bellow. At 8 years old, he still enjoys daily walks and outdoor adventures where he can follow his nose — just like a true hound should. Calm and affectionate, Copper was previously trained as an emotional support dog and knows a variety of impressive commands, including "heel," "play dead," and "pressure" (he'll lay across you to help soothe anxiety). He's house-trained (he’ll give a polite bark when he needs to go out) and doesn't need to be crated — he's a respectful roommate. While Copper adjusted slowly to his foster home, he enjoys lounging in quiet corners until he warms up. When he is comfortable, he loves to snuggle at night, taking up half the bed.Copper prefers a calm environment and would do best as the only dog or with another calm companion. He’s good with older kids and has lived with cats, though he’s a bit nervous around them at first.Copper is food-motivated and loves training treats, so you might want to watch your countertops! He absolutely loves sniffy walks and loves to smell everything along the way. A fenced yard would be ideal if he is outside on his own because he will follow his nose or chase after a squirrel, bunny, or bird. Otherwise, he has a low to medium energy level. Copper is looking for humans who will give him time to adjust and let his affectionate, silly personality shine. If you love hounds and their quirks, you’ll fall for Copper’s charm in no time!If you are interested in Copper, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $250. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.

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