baxter

Meet Baxter, the floppy‑eared goofball your heart has been waiting for ❤️

This handsome ham wandered into animal control in CT as a stray, happily trotting around like he owned the place. Even after arriving with a UTI that required surgery, Baxter never let his spirit dim. He’s fully healed, feeling fantastic, and more than ready to start the next chapter of his life—with a family who adores him.

Baxter is the definition of a happy soul.
- Loving? Absolutely.
- Playful? You bet.
- Good with dogs? Yep!
- Great with older kids? 100%.
- Falls in love with every human he meets? Without question.

And those ears… those glorious, expressive, can’t‑help‑but-smile ears. One look and you’ll understand why everyone who meets him melts.

This boy is eager to learn and would thrive in puppy training—he wants nothing more than to make his people proud. He dreams of long walks, yard zoomies, sunshine days, and being part of every family adventure. Baxter is a certified “hoot and holler,” guaranteed to bring daily laughter, joy, and that warm fuzzy feeling only a truly good dog can give.

He’s a happy, goofy, lovable ham head who’s ready to be someone’s forever companion.

Don’t miss out on Baxter—apply now and let this sweet boy wiggle his way into your life forever. ❤️

If interested in Baxter, please apply online: ADOPTION APPLICATION or email us at Info.FetchingHeartsRescue@gmail.com.

Unless otherwise indicated, all dogs adopted through Fetching Hearts have received the following before being available for adoption:

Thorough veterinary examination.
All routine annual vaccinations, including
Rabies, DHLPP
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Heartworm Test
Fecal Test, Deworming
Microchip
Flea and Tick Prevention
Heartworm Prevention.
Spay/Neuter
All dogs are quarantined for two weeks outside of the shelter (puppies four weeks) to ensure they don't break with disease.

VETTING NOTE: Fetching Hearts Rescue completely vets our dogs thoroughly to the best of our knowledge based on communication with our Southern Vets. If anything is brought to our attention, we treat the dog. After adopting the dog, you will be responsible for following up with all vetting going forward.

HEARTWORM NOTE: Dogs who were treated for Heartworm can test positive up to 4-6 months after last treatment. All dogs are immediately put on Heartguard/Ivermectin following the treatment to kill the Heartworm larvae. All dogs should be re-tested after 5-6 months from the last Heartworm treatment.
Personality traits
Affectionate, Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Loyal, Loves, Smart