moses

Meet Moses! This little man is sweet, low-key, and absolutely hilarious.

Moses arrived to us after being left chained to the porch of an empty home in frigid temperatures. His humans simply packed up and left him to die in the freezing cold, icy rain and snow. Somehow he survived long enough for a good samaritan to unchain him and bring him to a shelter, where he made his way to us and never looked back!

If you were to ask Moses what kind of dog he is, he would not hesitate to tell you that he is a country man, through and through. The idea of being “walked” on a leash is something he finds not just confusing but vaguely offensive, like a personal slight against his independence. He does not stroll or heel. He moves freely, ideally across a yard large enough to support his daily schedule of wandering, sniffing, and self-directed frolicking. A fenced yard isn’t a perk for Moses ~ it’s a requirement if you want to stay in his good graces.

Inside the house, he operates as a full-time presence. He follows you from room to room as if he’s been assigned to oversee your activities, occasionally offering a soft, conversational whine when he feels something is being handled incorrectly ~ namely, if meals are late or the door to outside has not been opened in a timely manner. He loves snuggling with his people and gets along with every dog and cat he meets with remarkable ease.

What you do need to know {what cannot be overstated} is that Moses has an exceptional talent for placing himself directly under your feet at all times. He appears silently, adjusts constantly, and seems wholly unaware that human balance is a fragile and temporary thing. Because of this, he would do best with someone steady on their feet.

And then there are the moments where he simply…defies explanation. Like climbing into an open drawer, arranging himself neatly inside, and going to sleep as if this were a completely standard life choice. Who are we to question him? He’s doing well with pottying outside, with a few indoor marking incidents that we’re working through as he settles in.

It’s hard to reconcile all of this ~ the personality, the humor, the absolute presence of him ~ with the fact that he was found tied to a porch and left behind. There’s too much here. Too much life, too much character, too much Moses.

All Moses wants from life is to be loved and play outside. In return, he promises endless entertainment and snuggles.

Apply today to meet this absolute legend. You won't regret it!

Moses is approximately 13 years old and 20 lbs.

Fostered in Richmond, VA
Please apply at MirisHaven.org