Meet Stewart, a 2–4-year-old neutered pup who came to us from Craven Shelter scared, stressed, and badly matted after being surrendered. He needed time to decompress and initially struggled with a fear of being handled, but in just a couple of weeks he has made remarkable progress and continues to gain confidence. Stewart is crate trained, house trained, food motivated, and does great with other dogs (and would be fine with cats). He enjoys walks once he’s comfortable and would do best in a patient, understanding home with a fully fenced yard where he can warm up at his own pace. Stewart wants love and connection—he’s just learning how to accept it on his terms, and he is absolutely worth the time and care it takes to earn his trust. At this time, with his lack of confidence with new people, we do not recommend him to a home with young children.