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Harlan, 8 years old, is a sweet, smaller IG who is a little rough around the edges. Harlan came to us via an Oregon shelter last summer after he was found wandering the streets for a long period of time. Like many IGs, he loves to go to iggy play dates and to play with his foster sisters. Harlan isn’t fond of big dogs, bur rather dogs his own size. Harlan enjoys outings and walks and loves snuggling in bed at night. His foster mom says he’s quite the entertainer and will walk on his hind legs. He also knows how to shake hands.
Harlan’s foster mom describes him as a “diamond in the rough” and has seen many positive changes since he came into rescue. Harlan is not quick to trust. When he first came to rescue, he was afraid of men, but now allows his foster dad to pick him up and will sleep with him. He lets his foster mom put her face close to his—something that he was afraid of when he first came to rescue.
Harlan will not do well with kids because they are too unpredictable and he will try to nip when he’s scared. Harlan does have occasional seizures, but is not on medication for them. He eats soft food as he lost many of his upper teeth to a dental. He hadn’t had good vet care and was probably mistreated before he came to rescue. He eats a higher calorie diet to keep his weight up.
When Harlan doesn’t feel safe, he barks a lot, but quiets down when offered the chance to go into his crate (his “safe place”) when this happens. He is also a champion “marker” so his foster mom keeps him in a belly band. Potty habits are still a work in progress. His marking behavior is undoubtedly due to his fear and anxiety from things that happened in the past.
Harlan follows his foster mom around the house and loves to sleep on her feet. He’s made significant strides and his “forever” home will need to be kind and patient and understand that he’s not quite the typical easy going IG.
His foster mom says, “He is a very special guy who has come along way. I see him change all the time as time goes on and he realizes no one is going to hurt him again”.
Harlan is being fostered in the Maple Valley, Washington area. Washington/Oregon residents who want to begin the process to adopt an IGCA Rescue dog, please email us at igrfadopt@gmail.com to learn about the IGCA adoption process and receive an application, which may also be downloaded here: Download IGRF Rescue Application . We are always willing to consider placing a dog out of state, but applicants are asked to apply to and work with us through their local IGCA Rep.
Harlan’s foster mom describes him as a “diamond in the rough” and has seen many positive changes since he came into rescue. Harlan is not quick to trust. When he first came to rescue, he was afraid of men, but now allows his foster dad to pick him up and will sleep with him. He lets his foster mom put her face close to his—something that he was afraid of when he first came to rescue.
Harlan will not do well with kids because they are too unpredictable and he will try to nip when he’s scared. Harlan does have occasional seizures, but is not on medication for them. He eats soft food as he lost many of his upper teeth to a dental. He hadn’t had good vet care and was probably mistreated before he came to rescue. He eats a higher calorie diet to keep his weight up.
When Harlan doesn’t feel safe, he barks a lot, but quiets down when offered the chance to go into his crate (his “safe place”) when this happens. He is also a champion “marker” so his foster mom keeps him in a belly band. Potty habits are still a work in progress. His marking behavior is undoubtedly due to his fear and anxiety from things that happened in the past.
Harlan follows his foster mom around the house and loves to sleep on her feet. He’s made significant strides and his “forever” home will need to be kind and patient and understand that he’s not quite the typical easy going IG.
His foster mom says, “He is a very special guy who has come along way. I see him change all the time as time goes on and he realizes no one is going to hurt him again”.
Harlan is being fostered in the Maple Valley, Washington area. Washington/Oregon residents who want to begin the process to adopt an IGCA Rescue dog, please email us at igrfadopt@gmail.com to learn about the IGCA adoption process and receive an application, which may also be downloaded here: Download IGRF Rescue Application . We are always willing to consider placing a dog out of state, but applicants are asked to apply to and work with us through their local IGCA Rep.
Dogs available for adoption are also listed on petfinder.com.