Kishmish is about 7 months old. He is an Indian Pariah Dog-- a street dog from India, essentially a mix. He has the appearance one might expect from a cross between a german shepherd and a whippet and will likely grow to be a little larger than the average whippet's size. He's great with other dogs, gentle with cats, and a wonderful companion and best friend once he opens up. You can click this link to apply for his adoption, or continue to read about him below.
I know tumblr isn’t exactly an adoption site, but as just a regular pet owner and not a rescue center of any kind this is the only resource I have. Please, please share this to spread news of his situation.
Kishmish has been in my foster care for about a week. He warmed up to me in under 24 hours and we became fast friends. He’s playful and cuddly all in one, and he can handle some independence but always wants to know how you are and what you’re up to. He’s interested in and wants to play with our four cats, but has always been gentle with all of them. He’s great with other dogs and warmed up to our dog, Neera, almost instantly, and they love to play together (see below.) I’ve been working with him frequently and he is a pro at leash walking. He likes to chase balls but isn’t the best at bringing them back, and more than anything loves to run around a fenced in yard and play with friends-- be they human or canine.
Kishmish is fully vaccinated and microchipped. He isn’t fixed yet as he is too young. He is essentially fully potty trained, has had no accidents inside the house, and always alerts his caretakers if he needs to go outside.
Kishmish was born in India along with 3 of his surviving siblings, Henwen and Zippy. All three of them were taken under the wing of a dog charity organization, Each One Feed One. All three puppies battled and survived an outbreak of parvo thanks to the help and efforts of Each One Feed One, and were finally strong enough to be brought to the United States to find homes. Henwen and Zippy have both found their happy forever homes and Kishmish, the last to be brought over, is eagerly awaiting his.
Kishmish has been through a lot, and as such he is in need of someone who is full of compassion and patience and willing to put the time in to making him feel loved and at home. Please share this post, and if you live near Cleveland, Ohio or know someone that does and is looking for a dog, please feel free to apply for his adoption! Kishmish is very dear to a lot of people who’ve helped him get this far, and we’re all rooting for him to get the best life and the best love.
Kishmish is likely moving to Seattle, Washington within the week to be with the adoption agency that has taken on his case. If you live near that area as well or know someone that does, please feel free to apply.
Please allow the video below along with my little ode to Kishmish to tempt you into helping this little guy find the love he deserves. Just one reblog could make a world of difference!
“It hasn't been that long so most people probably don't know, but I spent the last week with a dog.
My "first dog", though he was never mine, so it was a new experience for me. When I first got word he was coming, I promised myself I'd help out as much as was needed to make him feel as safe and at home as possible. The song in this video came on the radio on my way home from work the night he was supposed to come in, and it just reaffirmed how much I wanted to help him get what he needed and have his best life.
I got my wish when circumstances lead to him needing to have his own space in the house. I volunteered my space, so my space became our space. Kishmish and I's space.
Maybe some part of me humored the idea that I would end up being his endgame, that this would be his forever home if we bonded enough. We did, but it had to be cut short. Despite how attached I grew to him in the short week he was here, I'm very sad to say that due to unforeseen circumstances that we haven't been able to remedy despite our best efforts, he won't be able to stay very long, and I can no longer humor the idea of him staying forever.
I'm going to miss him, and that day dream, but all I really want is for someone to love this dog as much as he deserves. Someone compassionate and patient that is going to see how wonderful he is just as I did in the short week I knew him, and how so many who've helped him on his journey have as well. I know someone out there can give him an even better life than I could have, and I know many people are going to see what I see in him!
I've known a lot of good boys in my life (lots of good girls, too!), though I've never felt this close to one in such a short amount of time. I'm going to miss him, so I made this to remember him by.
Until things are sorted, I'm going to continue to give him all the love he needs until someone else can be that for him for the rest of his life like he deserves.
On the off chance anyone in the market for a very good dog reads this, consider Kishmish.“
