IT'S BEEN ONE YEAR today since Galileo came in as a stray dog, unclaimed by his people. He was later adopted for a number of months, but they didn't spend any time with him, failed to give training, physical boundaries (he wandered) and when they failed to provide exercise they blamed it all on Galileo and brought him back to the shelter. He waited a long time and then was (yay, finally!!) adopted again. But this time it only lasted a few days, not given time to settle (dogs can be pretty wound up when they first go to a home) and an apartment just wasn't a good fit anyway)
He's deserves more structure and a better chance!!
PLEASE GIVE YOUR NEWLY ADOPTED SHELTER DOG TIME TO CALM DOWN AND SETTLE IN.
''GALILEO" IS Available for adoption at Multnomah County Animal Services!
MCAS hours/ Location
returned 4/21/25adopted 4/18/25Date found: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Currently at the shelter
How did we get this animal: Adoption Return
still intact UPDATE 6/27/24 ADOPTED
Date found: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Location found: Stark St / S Troutdale Road, Troutdale
How did we get this animal: Stray
Adoption cost: $160(except during adoption specials)
License fee: $27.00 (Multnomah County residents only)
Animal ID#317252 neutered male 2 yr 11 mths 86 lbs
recommend no cats
Galileo 🐶 is a young American Shelter dog and a longer-term resident
eagerly awaiting his forever family. While initially timid and sometimes
hesitant in new situations, Galileo has blossomed into a silly, playful
pup 🤪 who loves to engage with people. He knows "sit," "shake," and
"down," and is highly treat-motivated, making training a breeze.
He walks well on leash, though he can be a bit of a puller, especially
when excited! He is easily redirected with treats and verbal cues.
Galileo enjoys exploring and sniffing on walks 🐾 and has shown
improvement in his confidence and comfort levels.
It is important to note that Galileo does have some prey drive and can
have escaping tendencies, so a securely fenced yard/ home would be ideal
for this big boy 🏡. He also has some handling sensitivities and will
do best with an adopter(s) who understands and respects his boundaries
when he communicates them.
Galileo is affectionate and energetic boy and is sure to bring lots of
love and laughter to his forever home ❤️
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"Galileo" by Simran Gleason
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Galileo...my photos taken of Galileo more than 7 months ago before I left MCAS. Sad to see he is still looking for a home
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At
heart, Galileo is a sensitive and loving dog. He has been at the
shelter for a long time. He was originally a stray back in May 2024,
adopted in June, then surrendered in December 2024 because he kept
wandering from the home, (duh, get a fence). He was given no exercise,
and was too active for that home.
But
now, he is used to the overly loud kennels and chaos of the shelter
again. Sadly, the kennels is what he now knows - it is a structured
routine, of getting fed, seeing people walk by and staring at him,
getting out of his kennel maybe 20 minutes of the 24 hr day, and
spending alot of time repeatedly getting stressed and reacting to dogs
being walked past his kennel.
IF
he gets out into a new home... going to a new place will be a big
change for Galileo and he will really need to be given time to settle,
establish trust bond with you before introducing alot of new stimuli.
GALILEO is reminiscent of MATLOCK
adopted 12/1/23- also 82 lbs
