Smokey is the kind of dog who wants to be part of everything you are doing. He is affectionate, people-focused, and happiest when he is close to his humans. From the moment he arrived, he showed himself to be a sweet, social guy who enjoys attention and reassurance. Even during handling and medical care, he tolerated everything well and immediately went right back to asking for affection afterward. He has an eager, happy energy about him that makes it easy to picture him following his favorite person from room to room just to stay nearby. Like many sensitive dogs, Smokey can feel overwhelmed in the shelter environment, especially around other dogs and when left alone for long periods. Outside of that stress, though, he has shown a gentle and loving personality. He appears to bond quickly with people and would likely thrive in a home where he can settle into a routine and feel secure again. Smokey is still young, full of heart, and ready to give someone a very loyal best friend. For the adopter willing to help him build confidence and decompress, there is a really wonderful dog waiting underneath all that shelter stress. All adoptions include support from our adoption team to ensure a smooth transition from the shelter to your home. Adopted pets are vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered before leaving the shelter's care. To view our current available animals, please visit: [https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet](https://indy.gov/activity/adopt-a-pet) .