Pup is ‘done with the chaos of his youth’ at shelter. He needs a snuggle buddy
A senior dog at an Indiana shelter is more than ready to leave the the over-excitement of kennel life behind him and retire to a cozy home.
Introducing Anthony, a pit bull terrier who mixes his moods in a perfectly puppy-like way. He doesn’t even know he’s a senior — until it’s nap time.
“Anthony is 7 years old and 100 percent done with the chaos of his youth. He’s not trying to ‘find himself.’ He’s not interested in CrossFit or festivals. He has no desire to eat things that aren’t food or sprint laps for no reason at 2 a.m.,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in a Sept. 7 Facebook post.
He’s like five dogs in one, his pet profile says. One minute he’s curled up in your lap, next he’s zooming to and fro, then he’s playing fast and loose with a toy. But he’s an all around gentleman who is universally loved by shelter staff.
“Anthony wants a soft bed, a quiet home, and someone who appreciates the fine art of doing absolutely nothing. He’ll trot around the yard once, sniff a few things, and then it’s back inside to nap and pretend to be watching your favorite show. (He’s really just resting his eyes,)” the shelter says.
Home musts:
- Drama free
- Treats
- Folks that understand his “sensitive side”
- Toys
- Plenty of blankets to curl up under
- Cat free
For more information, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published September 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM with the headline "Pup is ‘done with the chaos of his youth’ at shelter. He needs a snuggle buddy."