Griffin

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Meet Griffin (AKA "Finn") Age: 8 Months | Breed: Rottweiler | Gender: Male Health: Up-to-date on all age-appropriate vetting and heartworm negative! His Story Griffin’s journey started in a rough place. Found abandoned in a garage in Charlotte, it took hours for shelter staff to safely rescue him. For a young, under-socialized pup, the loud shelter environment was terrifying. Thankfully, his foster family stepped in to "spring" him from the shelter and give him the safe space he so desperately needed. After just two days of quiet decompression, Finn decided he was ready for love—and he has been working hard to be the best boy ever since. The Good Stuff Despite a rocky start, Griffin is making incredible strides every single day. Here is what his foster family loves about him: A Devoted Companion: Finn bonds incredibly fast. He doesn't just want a person; he needs a person to call his own. Great Listener & Quiet: He makes incredible eye contact when he is being praised. He is also a very quiet boy—his foster has only heard him bark once! Dog Friendly: While he can be socially awkward, he has successfully made three canine friends in his foster home! He just needs structured, properly managed meet-and-greets to ensure everything goes smoothly. Toy & Treat Lover: While he isn't super food-motivated, he absolutely loves toys. (And his absolute favorite treat? Whipped cream!) Spa Day Fan: Believe it or not, this big boy loves baths! House Manners & Training Successes Finn is proving to be a quick learner and is settling beautifully into home life: Crate Trained: Finn now officially loves his crate and views it as his safe space. He has been completely accident-free in his crate for several days! House Training: He has just about mastered house training! As long as you keep up a consistent schedule, he is golden. He also doesn't lift his leg or mark inside. Building Confidence: He is still a bit insecure. Loud noises and fast movements can startle him, and if he thinks he is in trouble, his instinct is to run and hide. He needs a calm, force-free environment where he can continue to learn that he is safe. Boundaries are Key: Because he bonds so quickly, Finn has the potential to become possessive of his chosen human. His adopter will need to understand how to set healthy boundaries to prevent resource-guarding behaviors. The Ideal Home Griffin is a diamond in the rough who is going to make a fiercely loyal companion for the right person. His perfect match looks like: An experienced dog owner who understands working breeds and insecure behaviors. A slow, patient, and calm household without a lot of chaotic noise or foot traffic. People over Property: Finn is not a dog you can leave outside in a yard or a run; being left alone outside causes him to panic. Having acres of land doesn't matter to this boy—he wants to be inside, right next to his human. Foster Mom’s Note: "Finn really just wants a person to love. Acres of land don't mean anything to him—he needs a connection, not just a yard. With a patient handler who can guide his insecurity, he is going to be an absolutely incredible, devoted partner." Ready to Adopt? If you have the experience and the heart to show Griffin what a safe, loving forever home feels like, apply to meet him today at  https://www.arrfnc.com/info/adoption