Riggs

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      MEET RIGGS! ​Look at this handsome young man! Riggs has had quite the adventurous last few months. After being found abandoned at a church in Tennessee, he spent six months in a shelter waiting for his forever home. Time was running out, but SSRR stepped in and gave Riggs a new lease on life! ​Over the last month with his foster family, Riggs has grown tremendously. While he is initially timid around strangers, he has shown that his true personality is an absolute sweetie-pie and total goofball. Once he trusts you, he loves to snuggle and give "hugs" by burying his head right in your armpit!  ​The Breakdown on Riggs ​Riggs is a stunning, smart, and incredibly loving pup who is ready to find his ultimate pack. Here is what makes him so special: ​Behavior & Training: He walks gently on a leash, responds beautifully to his name, has great recall, and already knows Sit, Stay, and Down. ​House Manners: He is fully house-trained and sleeps soundly in his crate throughout the night. Bonus: He shows absolutely no signs of resource guarding! ​Dog Friendly: He is super dog-friendly! His current foster family has a 1-year-old intact male dog, and the two love to chase, play, and settle down in front of the fan together after a hot day. Riggs is also working hard on developing his "off-switch" during play, showing massive improvement this month. ​A Real Head-Turner: Riggs is a truly STUNNING dog. With his gorgeous chestnut eyes, long legs, and sleek black-and-tan coat, he gets showered in compliments everywhere he goes. He has quite literally stopped traffic before!  ​What Riggs is Looking For ​Riggs would thrive in a home that can meet him where he is regarding his initial timidity around strangers. His foster family believes this can easily be addressed with continued decompression time and training—especially since Riggs has a fantastic attitude and a strong desire to learn! ​Foster Insider Tip: Riggs is actually much less reactive when he is off-leash (like in a park or yard). Because of this, we think he would absolutely thrive in a home with a fenced-in yard to zoom around in (his current foster home doesn't have one, but he'd love it!).   ​3 Fun Facts About Riggs (We Told You He Was Special!) ​He’s a Certified Water Baby: This guy LOVES water. Like, could-spend-his-whole-day-chilling-in-the-pool loves water. When the kiddie pool comes out, Riggs goes right in! (Check out his pool photos!) ​The Pet Rock Enthusiast: Riggs likes to pick up rocks and carry them in his mouth during his walks. His foster family is working on breaking this habit, but it’s a pretty hilarious little quirk to witness.  ​The Cartoon Tongue: Riggs has the funniest tongue! It’s almost always out. Even when he closes his mouth, it pokes out the side like a cartoon character. He is equal parts adorable and hilarious.  ​From Shelter to Couch ​Riggs' foster family has been amazed by his transformation since being rescued by SSRR. This resilient boy has spent a third of his life sitting in a shelter, but he deserves to spend the rest of his life being spoiled by a forever family. ​Could you be the one to give Riggs the happily ever after he deserves? ​Apply today to adopt Riggs and make him a permanent part of your pack!