Delta has been with the rescue for 2.5 years. He and his brother were taken from a situation of neglect at an early age. Delta was missing much of his fur and was afraid of almost everything. The world was a scary place for him and people were not to be trusted. His foster mom took both him and his brother in and began working with Delta's fear and lack of trust. His brother, the confident of the two, got adopted quickly. Now, two plus years later, Delta still waits for his forever family to come along. It has been a long wait but not one without love.

During that 2.5 years, Delta's foster mom has been doing her best to help build his confidence and, of course, getting to know him. Today, he is still slow to develop a trust with new people, and forcing new people on him can be scary for him. He has to take his time.

He is a very smart boy and energetic. He is well behaved on a leash, but there was a time when getting the leash on him was more of a game to Delta. Whether it was his initial fear turned into a game or a game from the start, he loved to play catch me if you can. Today, with his trusted person, he associates his leash and collar with a playdate, sometimes a vet visit, which he isn't a fan of, but he is learning to trust there too. His foster mom takes random visits to the vet with him just to have him sit for a few minutes and meet the staff and then go home, no poking or prodding, just a nice visit. He doesn't mind the visits, but he still isn't comfortable with being examined. Yes, trust for him does take a while.

Delta will sit instantly for a treat, but sometimes can take a moment to decide whether he wants to listen if there isn't a treat involved. He loves to let his foster mom know when there is someone around the yard who doesn't belong, whether it's a person or a dog walking by. Just a quick bark until she lets him know all is okay, and then his job is done. Delta sleeps through the night but will wake up to check out sounds and let his foster mom know if something is going on that needs checking out. He rides well loose in the back seat of the bar, occasionally leaning over his driver's shoulder if something outside gets his attention.

Delta's wait for his forever home has been long, and as much as his foster loves him, she knows he needs more than she can provide. Delta feels safe in his home, with his other dogs, but he needs a home with someone who can slowly expand his world. We know there is someone out there who would love to show Delta the world in Delta's time, someone who can help him make friends in his own time. He loves loves other dogs and needs a home with another dog, preferably a female. He loves the girls. He loves to play with his canine friends.

If you have a quiet home, another dog who can be his playmate and support dog, and you have the patience to give Delta the time he needs to learn to trust you, you may just be his forever person. Because of his insecurities, Delta does need an adult only home.

If you are interested in meeting this dog, please fill out our online application first. Contact us via email at info@coastalK9gsr.org. The minimum adoption donation ranges from $350 to $500. This amount only partially covers the cost of veterinary care, boarding fees, and other miscellaneous expenses involved in the temporary care and adoption of our dogs and is tax deductible. Prior to placement, all dogs will be spayed or neutered, receive current vaccinations, and are usually microchipped. If not, arrangements will be made on an individual basis. Special consideration may be given to those willing to adopt older dogs or dogs with physical problems.