Pushik's Adventures in Russia, Latvia, and the US!
After starting life on the streets of Sochi, Russia, Pushik is coming to the US and looking for his forever home!
In May 2021, two-month-old Pushik was found near a bus stop in Sochi. He looked lost and very scared. We think he was born to a family pet who had not been spayed, and then he was abandoned on the streets.
Sochi Dogs took Pushik to their shelter, where he bonded with Platon, the young son of the shelter's director. Pushik loved playing with other dogs at the shelter, but he was still timid. Growing up in the shelter's rural, isolated setting made him especially shy around people.
In May 2023, Sochi Dogs transferred Pushik to a foster home in Riga, Latvia, so he could experience life with a family in a city. He has been going to training classes and is getting more comfortable with street sounds. Now, he can walk on a leash in the city, and he loves joining his foster family on outings. He especially enjoys going to coffee shops, where he can practice the many commands he has learned.
Next month, Pushik is traveling to the US, where he'll be looking for his forever home. He is a sweet, very gentle dog who is good with dogs, cats, kids and even goats. He has excellent house manners: he is completely house-trained, is not destructive, and does not guard anything. He's still a bit shy around new people, and he will need some time to adjust to his new home.
Pushik will be ready for adoption in the US. If you're looking for a sweet, loving companion who's always ready for a coffee break, consider adopting Pushik!
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