fluffernutter

Hi, I`m Fluffernutter!I`m a five-month-old Boxer puppy with an absolutely ridiculous name, an adorable face, and enough energy to power a small city! First of all, let`s discuss my name.Fluffernutter. FLUFFERNUTTER?! I`m a Boxer, not a sandwich!Although I suppose I`m pretty sweet.Now, before you fall completely in love with my handsome face, there`s something important you should know. I`m a LOT of puppy. And I mean A LOT.I was purchased by someone who, just a few weeks later, joined the Army and surrendered me because they could no longer keep me. So here I am, still a baby, already looking for my second chance. And while I`m certainly adorable, I`m going to need a very special kind of family.You see, I`ve got a big personality, a whole lot of excitement, and some manners that are still very much under construction. We`re working on my leash skills, and I`m slowly making progress!But sometimes I get SO excited that my brain apparently packs its bags and leaves the building.I start jumping around, grabbing at my leash, and generally behaving like a tiny tornado with teeth. And here`s where things get serious. When I`m in that overexcited state, I can bite whatever gets in my way, including a person`s arm. I`m not trying to be mean, but my bites can absolutely break skin. I also have some resource guarding around my food bowl. If someone approaches while I`m eating, I may growl, and I could bite if they continue coming closer.So let`s be clear: I need an experienced, adult-only home with no children.I need someone who understands puppy behavior, takes these issues seriously, and can work with a qualified, positive-reinforcement trainer to help me learn safer ways to handle excitement and feel secure around my food. No rough handling, no punishment, and definitely no trying to prove who`s boss. What I need is patience, structure, consistency, and someone willing to put in the work. Because underneath all this chaotic puppy energy is a young dog who still has so much to learn! I`m Fluffernutter. I`m adorable. I`m enthusiastic. I`m a work in progress.And I`m looking for someone who sees more than a cute puppy and is truly prepared for the responsibility of raising me.Come to the shelter, meet me, and apply to adopt me today!I`m not a ready-made perfect gentleman, but with the right experienced person guiding me, I`m ready to start working toward becoming one.And yes, you may call me Fluff for short.Fluffernutter is neutered, dewormed, microchipped and is up to date with vaccines. His adoption fee is $500.00, plus $8.50 for the dog license if you are a resident of NYC. Fluffernutter will also get one free exam with one of our participating veterinarians within 30 days of his adoption.If you`d like to meet him please visit, we`re conveniently located in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn near the F train (Ft Hamilton Pkwy) and the B16 bus. We`re open daily for adoptions from 11am to 5:30pm.Fluffernutter can`t wait to meet you!Sean Casey Animal Rescue153 E. 3 St.between Ft Hamilton Pkwy & Caton AveBrooklyn, NY 11218adoptions@nyanimalrescue.orgNYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Registration No. RR160