Meet Barnum.
Anniston, AL · Young · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat)
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Listed since . Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.
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In the shelter’s words
Barnum is a beautiful Shepherd mix with a tender heart and a cautious spirit. Once feral, he learned to survive by relying on his instincts — and now he’s learning what it means to feel safe, loved, and understood. For the right person, Barnum will be an incredibly rewarding companion. But he isn’t for everyone. He’s for his person. Barnum becomes devoted to the person who makes him feel safe: offering gentle affection, leaning in for reassurance, and even rolling over for his favorite thing in the world — belly rubs. His mid-level anxious energy means he startles easily — even squeaky toys are a little too exciting for him right now. Barnum needs someone who understands that progress doesn’t happen overnight — but that small steps forward are victories worth celebrating. He will thrive with someone who will let him set the pace — whether that means giving him a little space or inviting him to cuddle when he needs reassurance. If you’re the patient, gentle, dog-savvy person Barnum has been waiting for, he’s ready to start that journey with you. Est DOB: Oct 2024 * Approx Weight: 45# * Breed unknown - guess based on looks
Outside the kennel
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RescueGroups record ID: 22107539
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Adoption fees are $90.00 for dogs and $80.00 for cats. This helps defray the medical and boarding costs. The adoption fee for dogs includes a full exam, vaccinations (DA2PLP+CV, Bordatella, Rabies) spaying/neutering, heartworm check, deworming, heartworm prevention, flea preventative, and in some cases, a skin scrape. The adoption fee for cats includes a full exam (feleck/FIV tested, FVRCP), spaying/ neutering, rabies, deworming, and flea preventative. If you wish to adopt a pet you will need to fill out an adoption application. You can either pick one up at the shelter or email the shelter to request an application be emailed to you.
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What this home needs
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other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.
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Barnum
Currently listed by the shelter
Dog · Young · German Shepherd Dog / Mixed (medium coat) · Male
Calhoun County Humane Society, Inc. via RescueGroups.org
Anniston, AL
Listed since — listing date, not shelter intake.
RescueGroups record ID: 22107539
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Adoption information:
https://calhouncountyhumane.com/
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goodmorph.com/pets/0a12f582-9e0f-4d88-b4f0-c51bcbae789d