Hunter

Hunter is a stunning 3 year old white and liver male German Shorthaired Pointer. We met Hunter for the first time on his freedom ride, and discover that beneath his calm personality is a sweet, affectionate young dog who simply needs exercise, training, and a chance.

Hunter, like so many young German Shorthaired Pointers, is a gentle soul brimming with intelligence and untapped promise. What he craves is simple: the steady rhythm of daily exercise, the comfort of routine, and someone willing to invest their heart and time.

This is the quiet heartbreak behind so many shelter stories—dogs like Hunter, not broken, just brimming with energy and longing for attention. Too often, their only fault is needing more than their first families could give.

Shelters are filled with remarkable dogs, each waiting for a chance—purebred or mixed, young or wise with years. The right companion might be closer than you ever imagined.

Hunter hasn’t mastered fetch yet. He is still figuring out if he really wants to chase a ball. But he is treat-motivated, willing to learn, and did wonderfully getting exercise alongside a bike. He rides well in the car, enjoys riding along on errands, and after a day of activity, all he wants is to curl up beside you and soak up affection.

If you can provide Hunter with the exercise, patience, and love he needs, he may just become the best companion you have ever had.

The Basics
Gender: Male
Age: 3
Dogs: Good with well mannered, socialized dogs
Good with Cats: Unknown
Kids: Unknown

The Good Stuff:

Hunter has a sweet disposition, and loves people

Gets along well with other dogs

Treat motivated making training easy

Rides great and enjoys riding in the car making him a great companion to accompany you on errands

Very social and would be great at dog friendly establishments

The Challenges:

It is unknown if Hunter is house trained - we presume he is not, so he will need to be house trained in a new environment so he can learn the routine

Hunter will need an active family with experience with the breed, who understands the amount of daily exercise, stimulation, structure and training Hunter will need.

What our volunteers are saying about Hunter:

Sweet boy

Likes to be close to you

Very little to no interest in fetching

Walked up ramp when led with a treat

If you are an active individual or family looking for a young and amazing dog to love, and can dedicate the time, training, exercise and space for Hunter, please apply here.