Meet Dylan This handsome hound mix has stolen quite a few hearts at our shelter. He is so gentle and timid, but we feel certain once he knows he’s safe we’ll start to see his personality shine. We pulled Dylan from a high kill shelter. We have no idea what his life was before we got him, we can only observe his reactions and personality to try and discern what may have gone on. Dylan was shut down at the high kill shelter. He plastered himself to the back of the kennel. He was scared to walk and fell to shaking. But that is his past. Dylan is moving forward and is beginning to relax into the world of our no-kill shelter, where he has all the time he needs to decompress and heal. Our team has been showing him love and kindness. He’s feeling safe and in time he’ll lean into this and shine. Dylan loves going into our play yards. He enjoys playing and is eagerly welcoming all the pets and attention he can get. His tail is wagging more and he’s running around with joy. Dylan is dog friendly and he likes to meet up with the other dogs in the yards next to him. Dylan is fine with cats. He seems afraid of them. We have noticed that Dylan does frighten easily. If you clap your hands, run at him or reach over his head, he thinks he’s in trouble and will pancake on the ground. It’s heartbreaking to see this and is most likely a result of his past. But he never lashes out, he goes inward and we’re learning that we just have to move a little slower with him and he’s fine. Dylan is about two years old. He weighs 51 lbs. He has a handsome face, a pretty brown coat, he’s long, lean and athletic. He is very good on a leash. He even seems to be potty-trained. His manners are wonderful. He’s trying so hard to be brave, to fit in. We think Dylan is going to be a wonderful companion to any family with his warmth, charm, and friendliness. He just needs a little TLC, some confidence building, a safe place (with a fenced yard) and consistency. Dylan is a gem and deserves a loving home. He’ll be neutered in March. If interested in welcoming Dylan to your heart and home, please submit an application online at: www.charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org. Please use the downloadable application found on our homepage. Please email our shelter (smithgallhumanesociety@windstream.net) to make sure we received your application. All adopters must complete an approval process which involves a reference check with current/recent vet and a brief home visit if located in the immediate area. We do permit out-of-state adoptions. Adopters MUST come to the shelter to transport their new family member home. We do not ship, nor do we transport them to their new homes. Adoption policies and application procedures are detailed at the shelter website: http://charlessmithgallhumanesociety.org/ under tab All Adoptable Animals.