Shadow

5/30/2025

Shadow has had a good week this week! His personality is really starting to come out!  We did some training to keep him fresh after getting his level three basic obedience certificate. Shadow is so amazing at what he does and decided he’d rather be funny during training, than focused.  I was going through some of his training steps, working on “lay down” and every time I said it, Shadow would lay down, then immediately roll over on his back! He’d be looking at me, wagging his tail, waiting on a belly rub so I had to give in. And then  he kept doing it! Shadow thought it was funny and he clearly wanted to play, but I wanted to train! I do have to admit it was funny, but I couldn’t let him know that!

5/16/2025

Shadow has made a new friend and his name is Sherman! Sherman came into the HOPE program last Friday and from the moment Shadow saw Sherman, he just knew that Sherman was going to be his friend! Almost immediately they both played together on leash and they did great. Well, there is another one of Shadow‘s friends and during yard time they will run the fence, smiling and kissing each other! When Booker is out in the yard and Shadow is in the other Shadow will bark until Booker comes over to run with him. If Booker doesn’t come over right away, Shadow will cry until he does then both of them are as happy as ever running back-and-forth.

5/9/2025

Shadow is such a great dog, he loves to be around other dogs and people too. Shadow wants to play with just about every dog he sees it doesn’t matter what kind of dog it is, to him every dog is a friend. Shadow just wants to play and make friends all day every day. People here just love his energy and they are amazed at how friendly he is

Shadow is looking for that place in someone that he can call his person in a house that he can call his home we were all really surprised to learn that he didn’t receive a single application from his debut at denim diamonds and dogs last month.

5/2/2025

Shadow is such a chill and laid-back dog he gets along with everyone and every dog. Whoever ends up adopting him is getting the best boy ever! And I don’t think Shadow will ever be a problem for his future family, even with the free training that HOPE provides!

Shadow loves playing tug, going for walks, getting attention and just being around people and dogs. The one thing that I think is funny and that you must know about Shadow is that he LOVES laying on top of his crate! He loves it so much that I made a bed for him up there. He just likes to get up there and chill out. He can also see what’s going on outside of the cell from that vantage point too.

4/25/2025

Shadow is one of the most happy dogs I have ever met!  He just wants to go say hi to every single person (and dog) here.  Shadow just loves sharing his love and he just seems to always put a smile on every face he sees.  He's so loving and playful and I think its something really special to have a dog that has so much love to give that it NEVER runs out. 

Shadow will do good with a family of any kind, I'm sure he will fit right in like a missing puzzle piece!

4/18/2025

Shadow is a great dog with good humor, very playful and laid back when it is time to chill out. Shadow has made a lot of friends here – the staff that have seen him think he is a very sweet dog. When they approach him he will sit until I tell him to go say Hi, then he will go up to them, show love to them, and if they got treats he will kiss them. When they are done I will give him praise and say GOOD BOY. Shadow will do great with a family with yard space so he can run. Whoever gets Shadow will say to themselves, “This was a great pick!” He is very friendly. All he is looking for is love. Shadow is doing good around other dogs and still working on his level 3 training.

4/11/2025

For the past 2 weeks Shadow has been training for his level 3 training test, which is more intense than a level 1 or 2. It is when your dog can follow his or her commands with distraction, off leash, and still can perform with no problem. I believe Shadow can do it. Other than that Shadow has been a great dog doing good with other dogs and loving the people here. They love giving him loving and treats – something he loves the most.

3/28/2025

Hello everybody! Shadow is doing good. He is a special boy. Shadow brings joy to the guys in here – they love him just like he loves them. Shadow is very friendly, he will kiss everyone who shows him love. Shadow plays with other dogs and he don’t engage with hot headed dogs. Shadow will walk away from them. Other than that Shadow is very smart! When I be talking to him he will tilt his head like he’s understanding what I am saying. When Shadow finds his forever home I know he will do good and spread his love throughout their home. He’s still improving on his commands.

3/21/2025

Hello everybody! Ever since Shadow has been here in the program he has been doing good. Shadow LOVES people – everyone he met he just has to give them a kiss. Shadow loves the attention, most of all Shadow is very dog friendly and he loves the female dogs, LOL. Shadow touched me the other day. I was watching a show called “Long Lost Family.” There was an episode that was very touching. Shadow was laying on my bed. The episode had hit me, I felt the joy of this woman being reunited with her son who was put up for adoption. A tear had rolled down my face. Shadow thought I was crying, he put his head on my lap then looked at me like he was saying “are you ok?”

He’s also learning his commands and getting better at them!

3/14/2025

Good morning everybody. On March 8, 2025 I received Shadow. Shadow is a pit with a lot of energy and a BIG heart which is full of LOVE. Since Shadow came into the Program he’s been full of joy, greeting everybody with open arms, spreading his love everywhere. He’s not shy and he is eager to learn. I know he’s a gray pit but sometimes I think he might be a gray mountain goat because he loves to be on top of his crate, just laying there waiting on me to come back LOL. He also learned his commands in rapid time!

3/7/2025

Shadow joined the HOPE Program today!  So far he seems like a chill older guy who just wants to be loved and aims to please!  He has the confidence of a guy who has overcome a lot in his life so far, and our goal with him is continue his journey from a dog with severe skin issues to a well-mannered gentleman who just wants a family of his own.  Stay tuned!