2 years old

MALE | BORN MARCH 2023 | COCKER SPANIEL

LOCATED IN AUCKLAND Meet Jethro, a bundle of personality, charm, and cheeky smarts. This sweet boy has come a long way on his journey and adores the humans he bonds with. Once he trusts you, he’ll be your bestie and absolutely thrives on structure, boundaries, and a confident, experienced owner who can guide him. He’s made amazing progress and needs someone who understands that he has his quirks, that he’ll always be a bit of a work-in-progress, and that perfection isn’t what makes a dog special — heart is, and Jethro has plenty of that.

Because he wasn’t well socialised when he was young, Jethro is still learning about the world. New things can be overwhelming for him, and he has developed some reactivity, but ongoing training has helped him immensely. He’s doing better every day and will be ready for adoption in early 2026, once the busy holiday season has passed and he can settle into a new home at the right pace.

What he wants most is a home that truly understands him: someone experienced, patient, willing to continue his training, and happy to embrace his quirks as part of who he is. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with character, courage, and a whole lot of potential, Jethro might just be your perfect imperfect match.

We do NOT accept applications via text or phone. We would suggest you head to our website https://https://www.thedogrescueproject.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ to look at our adoption criteria so you are not disappointed. We do require any applications shortlisted to come and meet the dogs, and we do not just ship off without a meet and greet. If you adopt through TDRP, we provide a lifetime support system. If you need advice on food, behavior, anything... We are here to help. We also have a Facebook Parents Group so you can connect with other wonderful people who make the decision to take one of our incredible dogs into their home.