Hickory

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Meet Hickory, a strikingly handsome boy with a tender heart, a gentle soul, and a quietly hilarious personality that shines once he feels safe.

Hickory’s past is largely unknown, but from the moment his foster mom saw his photo, she knew he deserved a chance to feel secure and loved.

While he may take a little time to build trust, it’s well worth the wait.
Hickory is fully house-trained and crate-trained, and once he settles in, his sweet, affectionate nature comes through in the most pleasing ways.
He walks beautifully on leash, enjoys calm car rides, and is happiest when curled up on the couch or romping around with his foster dog siblings—having other dogs around truly helps him thrive.
He also loves to belly dance to tunes:
https://youtube.com/shorts/NIJlR-Z0IUI

Now known to us, Hickory will require a home with another dog (or dogs) and his primary caregiver must be female.
Hickory can live with men and older children (12+), as long as everyone is willing to follow his cues and allow him to move at his own pace—he just simply feels most comfortable bonding with women.

This special boy is looking for a patient family who will understand & advocate for him, respect his boundaries and appreciate him exactly as he is.
If you are willing to give him the time, space, and love he needs, you will be rewarded. Hickory will be a deeply loyal, loving companion—and a truly special addition to the right home.

Check him out doing ok with his foster dad:
https://youtube.com/shorts/rPuVLFyixmg?feature=share


Name: Hickory
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years  (estimated)
Weight: 43.0
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Positive on recent testing. Is in the midst if treatment and doing well PAWS covers all costs of treatment. You just supply the TLC.
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Older
Good with Dogs: Yes, MUST have another dog in household.
Good with Cats: Unknown

Adoption Fee: $550.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently: New England 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue; our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south & New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.