Easygoing Ohio dog challenges you to a game of tug
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Dalton, a dog up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center, is an easygoing fellow who loves a game of tug with a friend.
The shelter's behavior coordinator, Brandy Trott, noted the 5-year-old pit bull mix has been at the shelter for a couple of weeks, and she's not quite sure how he's been there so long.
"We had a lot of adoptions this past week, and he's kind of a gem that didn't get picked," Trott said.
Dalton is a "medium-energy" dog, according to Trott. He's had time to let his puppy energy out and has more of an easygoing attitude now. However, that's not to say that he doesn't know how to have fun.
"Loves to play tug, sometimes fetch," Trott said. "He knows sit so far. He might know a couple of things that he's hiding in his back pocket, but he definitely knows sit and he's very eager to do it for a treat."
The behavior coordinator also said Dalton gets along with other dogs, but might be best with one that matches his energy level rather than a rowdy pup.
The shelter reported on April 16 that it had more than 300 dogs in its care. However, as of Tuesday staff said they had helped 186 dogs find homes. Until April 30, a discount setting all dogs over six months old to $18 remains in effect.
Dalton is available for meet-and-greets at the Franklin County Dog Shelter, located at 4340 Tamarack Blvd. in Columbus. Below are some additional dogs up for adoption as well:
Gilligan
- Tan and white terrier and pit bull mix
- Young male between 6 months and 2 years old
- Microchipped, neutered and up to date on shots
Behr
- Brown terrier and pit bull mix
- Young male between 6 months and 2 years old
- Neutered and up to date on shots
Willy
- Brindle terrier and pit bull mix
- Adult male between 2 and 5 years old
- Microchipped, neutered and up to date on shots