SPECIAL NEEDS - PLEASE READ MY FULL PROFILE BEFORE YOU INQUIRE ABOUT ME!! Hi, my name is King. I'm a terrier mix male born on January 20th, 2023. I'll only be adopted to a home in Hanover County, Richmond-metro Area, or counties adjacent to Hanover. SPECIAL NEEDS - PLEASE READ MY FULL PROFILE BEFORE YOU INQUIRE ABOUT ME!! I was an owner surrender, and wasn't in the best shape when I came to Hanover Humane. In addition to the fact that I look like a love child between Chewbacca and an Ewok... my friends here think that its likely that I spent much of my time in a crate and didn't get much activity. I was very skinny and my leg muscles were not well developed when I first came to Hanover Humane. I had to be carefully lowered to the floor and not allowed to jump down at first because I didn't have enough muscle strength in my legs to catch myself - but I've got great muscle tone and good weight on me now, and I look like I'm supposed to look. At 9 pounds, I'm just a little guy, but don't let that fool you. My BIG personality is...how do you say...kind of on the SPICY side(I'm a jerk if I don't know you). Once I get to know you and trust you I'm your best bud for life and will go anywhere you go and absolutely worship you. BUT... before I get to that point with you, you need to be aware that I will guard my toys, treats, and food from you or anyone else I don't know well, and I will be snippy getting my harness and collars on and off until I know you and I trust you. I had never had a leash and collar on before, so that's all new to me and I'm learning, and my friends at Hanover Humane say I'm getting much better. I walk well on leash and I love to ride in the car. I've gotten along well overall with the dogs I've met so far, as long as they stay away from my food, special toys, and treats...otherwise, they'll get some serious stink-eye and view of my pearly-whites(although I am getting better every day and I'm starting to share my toys and play with other dogs). I will NOT be adopted to a home with small children. Just a word of warning - I dislike going to the vet, and I usually have to be muzzled for my doctors visits. A patient, understanding, terrier-savvy owner willing to give me time to acclimate will in turn get a wonderful, attentive, loyal companion that will follow you to the ends of the earth. I'm already that way with some of the staff here that have been caring for me and socializing me for the past few months. I'm neutered, up to date on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccines. I've tested negative for heartworms and I'm on heartworm preventative, and I am microchipped. If you want to meet me, email info@hanoverhumanesociety.org and request a no-obligation application. After we review it, if your home is a good fit for me, you'll be contacted to schedule an appointment to visit with me.(and I probably won't like you...at first)