Jack the shepherd mix is a ‘gentle soul.’ He’s looking for a loving home
Some dogs are not cut out for self-promotion and Jack is one of them.
Jack’s a low-key, middle-aged guy whose physique is not flashy. He’s decidedly lower to the ground than you’d expect and would benefit from losing a few pounds.
The approximately 8-year-old shepherd mix has a subtle way of expressing himself — his ears.
Depending on various factors, he can have his ears flopped forward or pointed straight up, or have one up while the other is down.
Around the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter, Jack maintains an unassuming persona. He walks well on a leash and is serious about taking care of business.
Jack’s self-effacing manner does little to improve his prospects for finding a home.
Yet Jack is a gem for those whose hearts are drawn to underdogs.
Jack is one of those dogs who especially feels the stress of kennel life. To address this, he seems to find comfort by being preoccupied with all the shelter smells.
With a little patience, you can help him remember the good things about his previous life.
You’ll discover Jack appreciates being petted and may even roll over for a belly rub. You’ll also find he likes balls and enjoys a leisurely game of fetch.
We’ve also discovered Jack is easy to bathe and appears to enjoy being toweled off.
Jack is a gentle soul.
If you appreciate the beauty of wallflowers, Jack is waiting for you.
How to adopt a pet
For more information about Jack (ID No. 291227), call the volunteer line at the San Luis Obispo County Animal Services shelter at 805-781-4400 or visit slocounty.ca.gov/aserv. The shelter is located at 865 Oklahoma Ave. off Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo.
The full-price adoption fee is $81 for cats and $115 for dogs, plus a $28 county license fee for dogs, if the adopters are San Luis Obispo County residents.
The adoption fee includes a new collar, a spay or neuter operation, basic vaccinations, a microchip and eligibility for a free veterinary check within San Luis Obispo County. Cats also are tested for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus, and adopters receive a carrier.