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Hemingway, the longest-term resident at CVHS, is still anxiously waiting for his forever home. This lovable guy, affectionately known as "Hemi" around the shelter, is a three-and-a-half-year-old bulldog mix. He desperately needs the right human to love and care for him in a home where he can feel safe!

Hemi originally came to CVHS in February of 2017. He was extremely thin, nervous, and covered in wounds. His previous owner starved him and had him attacked by another dog to make him seem like a stray. Hemi had been betrayed in a heartbreaking way by the human he trusted the most.

As you can imagine, Hemi was quite traumatized by his experiences, and displayed some behavioral issues as a result. Hemi was fearful and defensive around other animals because of his experiences of being forcibly attacked. He didn't trust humans anymore, and quickly became overwhelmed in public. We needed to find Hemi a home, but with his behaviors and living requirements, we knew it wasn't going to be easy.

Hemi seemingly found his perfect match in May 2017, just three months after coming into shelter care for the first time. His new home and adoptive family accommodated his needs for a low-traffic, relaxed environment. We were thrilled Hemi had found a place where he could feel safe and loved.

Fast-forward nearly two years, and Hemi is back at CVHS. He was returned to us in October, when his owners moved to a new home in an area that no longer suited Hemi's needs. Hemi becomes anxious and nervous in high-stress environments, and his owners feared that their more lively neighborhood would be detrimental to his well-being.

We're still looking for Hemi's forever home.

Hemi acts like a tough guy when meeting new people, as his troubled past makes him wary of strangers. Once he warms up to you, he just melts into a big baby! Hemi loves playtime, and you can find him tossing his toys around the room, even when there's no one to play with! He may be an active guy, but Hemi enjoys his downtime, too. He loves snuggling up for naptime, and will nuzzle right onto your lap if you let him!

A true ham, Hemi adores being the center of attention. He's incredibly photogenic, and will patiently hold a pose for you, as long as there are treats involved! Hemi's more than just a pretty face--he's a smart cookie, too! He has mastered not only his basic manners, but lots of tricks, too! Some of his favorite activities include playing search-and-find brain games, going for walks, and playing fetch!

Because of previous negative interactions, Hemingway needs to go to a home without any other dogs or cats, and with family members aged 14+. Low-traffic environments are ideal for Hemi, as he can get overwhelmed and anxious in hectic situations.

Hemingway has spent a combined total of over 230 days in shelter care. With almost no interest from potential adopters, he is very anxious to find his true forever home.

Can you or someone you know help Hemi get out of the shelter for good and into a loving home? Come meet him at Cocheco Valley Humane Society at 262 County Farm Road in Dover, NH! For more information on adopting a pet, visit cvhsonline.org.

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