More about RICKIE BOBBY

Rickie Bobby is a one-year-old goofball with a name as silly as his personality, but he didn’t start out that way. When he first arrived at HCAS, he was absolutely terrified of everything: people, his kennel, sounds, the floor, and especially doorways. It took hours that turned into days of simply sitting nearby before Ricky Bobby was brave enough to let anyone touch him.Then came the leash. Step by tiny step, inch by inch, he started to trust that good things could happen outside his kennel. First being petted. Then allowing a leash to be clipped on. Then walking a few inches away from his “safe zone” before scurrying back. Each small victory may not seem like much from the outside, but for Ricky Bobby, they were huge milestones in learning that the world isn’t so scary.Now this silly boy actually looks forward to being leashed up and heading outside. He’s started letting several volunteers walk him, and you can almost see his confidence grow with every positive experience. New people and new situations can still be scary, and he may always be a dog who needs time to warm up, but he is learning that life can be fun, safe, and full of joy.Rickie Bobby is looking for a special person who sees how far he has come and is willing to keep cheering him on. He needs someone patient and gentle, who will celebrate the little steps, move at his pace, and help him continue to feel safe and brave. If you have a soft spot for shy, resilient souls and want your very own “look how far he’s come” success story, Ricky Bobby is so worth the time, love, and understanding it will take to help him truly shine.