Meet Kip.

Ocala, FL · 5 years 6 months · Black Mouth Cur / Mixed (medium coat)

Listed since Oct 13, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 13, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Kip came to the shelter as a stray on 4/23 after being found running in traffic by a concerned citizen. He was initially anxious in the shelter environment but has since begun to show his affectionate, social nature when given the chance to decompress.Kip is highly food motivated and knows basic cues including sit, paw, and down. Volunteers describe him as easy to leash, gentle when taking treats, and very people-oriented. In foster and outing settings, he has done well—riding nicely in the car, greeting people politely, and remaining calm around other dogs in public spaces. At an adoption event, despite initial discomfort with crating, he settled in well, accepted handling from adults and children, and spent time relaxing and napping at the event.In the shelter playgroup, Kip has shown a range of social skills—he can offer appropriate greetings and tolerate some play, but can also become overstimulated and overly assertive. He was recently involved in an altercation with another dog after tipping on them, resulting in injuries requiring veterinary care. This indicates he will need careful supervision and structured introductions with other dogs moving forward.While Kip has many wonderful qualities, he does best in calm, structured environments and is struggling to fully thrive in the shelter.

RescueGroups record ID: 22846954

What this home needs

• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · children · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:29 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:29 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

Shelter staff and authorized volunteers: add a dated observation

This shared profile remains available for up to 90 days after it leaves the source roster, unless removal is requested sooner. Adoptions and applications are handled by the shelter.