Meet Moose.

San José, CA · 2 years 9 months · Shepherd / Akita / Mixed (short coat)

Listed since Mar 30, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 14, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Meet Moose — a true champion of second chances. ❤️ Moose is a gentle, soulful boy you simply can’t take your eyes off. He’s curious, playful, and also very much a man of leisure. He loves his toys, is a dedicated sniffer on walks, an observant gentleman in the yard, and truly enjoys his uninterrupted downtime. And if there’s one word that captures Moose perfectly, it’s Zen. He has the most amazing calm, peaceful spirit. Moose had a rough start in life. He was found as a stray on the streets of San Jose with an old injury to one of his back legs that appeared painful and uncomfortable. Thankfully, his life took a wonderful turn. An orthopedic surgeon confirmed that the fracture was old and had already healed. With daily joint supplements, good care, and lots of TLC, Moose is now zooming around the yard and showing absolutely no signs of pain. When Moose first came into our care, he was shy around new people, especially men. But this amazing boy has learned to trust—and watching his confidence grow has been incredibly rewarding. Today, he welcomes people with a much more open heart and is more playful and joyful than ever. His beautiful skin and healthy coat are also a wonderful reflection of how far he has come. Moose is wonderful with dogs and would do great with both small and large canine companions. He has also been comfortable around children and would do best with calm, gentle kids who are respectful of pets. Moose passed his cat test with flying colors and is safe and comfortable around dog-savvy cats. Of course, like many dogs, if a cat suddenly takes off running, Moose may be tempted to give chase—it’s simply his playful, curious dog nature. With appropriate introductions and supervision, however, he has shown that he can happily coexist with cats. He recently met alpacas, too, and was an absolute gentleman! Moose has been learning new and useful cues and skills so he can reach his full doggie potential and become the superstar he was always meant to be. His ideal home is one that will continue building his confidence and skills through positive reinforcement and force-free training. At around 2 years old, neutered, fully vaccinated, and 73 pounds of pure joy, Moose is ready for the next chapter of his life—a forever home where he can continue to blossom, play, explore, and simply be the wonderful, peaceful soul that he is. Moose is proof that with a little love, patience, and a second chance, a dog can truly bloom. ❤️ If you’d like to meet this special boy, please help us learn more about you and your household by filling out our online application: www.tinyurl.com/AdoptMeNow

RescueGroups record ID: 22363971

What this home needs

• Other dogs

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Cats

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Feed checkbox: Yes”

  Not a verified observation — ask staff about the context. A positive shelter report may support search results; it remains unverified and needs confirmation.

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• Still to ask the shelter

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

Roster last seen: Nov 2, 2026, 6:08 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 2, 2026, 6:08 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.