Riley - A hound who deserves a home!

Riley is a 2-3 year old Springer/Hound mix who desperately needs a foster home!

Riley came to Pet Haven about a year ago. An animal control had found the young dog roaming the streets of New Brighton. Despite his happy personality and striking coloring, no one claimed him as their own.

Riley was adopted out to a wonderful family, but was returned to us early this year because he has separation anxiety. Separation anxiety manifests when a dog is anxious or frightened when left alone. It is a tough thing for us humans to get a handle on and every dog with separation anxiety symptoms behaves a little differently. Some dogs destroy their kennel or a room they are left in; some will injure themselves by trying to chew through a wire crate or flinging themselves at walls and windows.

Currently enjoying his stay at All Seasons Canine Country Club, the staff loves him and have been taking very good care of him, but what Riley needs to get over his separation anxiety is to live in a home that understands him and is willing to work a little to help him transition into the happy, fun-loving guy that he is.

Riley is taking a medication that is helping to lessen his anxieties, but we haven't had a chance to see how well it is working, because at his country club, there are always several other dogs around, even at night. Riley has his own room, but he knows that the other dogs are there -- his hound's sense of smell keeps him aware of who is around him.

When he’s around people, he’s calm and is a little lover. He LOVES car rides, and will greet you happily when he sees you. He knows how to sit, and a few other tricks.
He's great with kids -- he enjoys their playful energy, so like his own.

Riley truly aims to please. He would do best with a family with at least one other dogs and where he will never be left alone for long.

If you are willing to work with a very deserving boy, please contact us at pethavendogs@yahoo.com. We promise this sweet boy will steal your heart in a matter of minutes!

Thanks to Jen for writing this blog post after transporting sweet Riley to our adoption event last Saturday.