My Name Is *MARSH!
Meet Marsh. A gentle soul who just needs the right setting to shine.
Marsh is really struggling in the shelter. The noise, the kennels, the constant stress make him shut down — but once he’s out, he becomes a completely different dog.
On a short field trip, Marsh relaxed, explored, and showed who he truly is.
He rides great in the car, calmly settling in for the drive (and even sneaking in a nap). He walks beautifully on leash and wasn’t reactive to dogs, people, or busy surroundings — even at a noisy park full of kids and distractions. He handled it all with quiet confidence.
Marsh is sensitive and thoughtful. Raised voices worry him, and he seeks reassurance when he thinks he’s done something wrong. He’d do best in a calm, gentle home where he can feel safe and understood, especially at first.
He’s shy when meeting new people, but slow introductions go a long way. Once he trusts you, Marsh is pure affection — belly rubs, booty scratches, and leaning his big head into your hand for face rubs are his love language.
He’s surprisingly spry, hops right into the car, and enjoys long walks, though he’s more of a steady walking buddy than a hardcore adventurer.
Marsh is likely house trained - he avoids pottying in his kennel. He's part of the training program for doggies at the shelter, and he goes to playgroup with other shelter dogs. He prefers calm and dainty dogs.
Marsh has so much to offer, but the shelter makes it hard for him to show it. He desperately needs a foster or adopter willing to take a chance on a sensitive, loving dog who just needs peace and patience.
My Special Considerations
Marsh is not adapting well to the shelter environment and exhibiting signs of fear and kennel distress. Marsh is starting to become stressed in the kennel. Marsh is now becoming anxious in his kennel. He is starting to wall rebound, jumping on the wall and pushing off over and over again. His focus is hard to break. He is fecal tracking and spreading feces on the walls of his kennel. He loves treats and can break his focus with treats but not for long. Marsh is jumping high and could potentially fall and cause injury. Marsh does come to our every day playgroup and prefers his softer friends. He walks like a dream, treat motivated, sits so well and knows shake. He is a sweet boy who needs out of the shelter to be able to decompress. This animal would benefit from a quieter place to adjust and become more comfortable with social and environmental changes. This animal needs placement by 1/9 by 3pm
My Current Location
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