Meet Norman, an elegant German Shorthaired Pointer mix with the manners of a gentleman and the soul of an explorer!
At around 3 years old and 45 lbs, Norman is a handsome, intelligent fellow with a quiet dignity and a wonderfully curious nature.
His story began rather sadly. One day, a car pulled up to a farm gate, its occupants let out an emaciated dog, shut the doors, and drove away. Norman stayed behind, waiting for them to return. Instead, the farmer came out and chased him away, threatening to shoot him or call animal control. Lost and confused, Norman wandered around the village until local residents contacted Irina, a 100 Tails volunteer, asking her to take him in before something terrible happened.
By then, Norman was thin as a rail and may have been starving for weeks. Yet it was immediately obvious that he had once been a beloved house pet. He knew all the household rules, was polite with children and other animals, and knew exactly how to ask to go outside. His one great fear was being left home alone.
Today, Norman lives in a foster apartment, where his separation anxiety disappears in the company of another dog. We believe he would make an excellent second dog for a family with an existing canine companion.
Norman is a serious, thoughtful, and exceptionally intelligent dog. He grasps rules quickly, adapts to his humans, and appreciates a calm, predictable routine. At home, he's composed and well-mannered; outdoors, his inner explorer takes over!
Like most German Shorthaired Pointers, he has a keen nose, athletic build, and an endless appetite for adventure. Trails, forests, streams, and mountain paths are his idea of a perfect day. He walks beautifully on leash, rides calmly in the car, and would make a wonderful hiking and camping companion. Tall men may initially make him a little apprehensive, so patient introductions are appreciated.
Vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered, Norman is ready for his next chapter.
We're looking for an active family who will give him plenty of companionship, preferably with another dog at home, and share with him all the outdoor adventures British Columbia has to offer.
After being abandoned at a farm gate, Norman deserves something rather simple: a home where nobody drives away without him.
Could you be the person who finally makes him feel safe and wanted?
Born: 2023
Size: 19 kg / 45 lbs
Neutered
Vaccinated
Microchipped