About Liam

Hi. I'm Liam. You probably noticed I'm handsome-Aussie eyes, floofy tail, and the kind of photogenic good looks that get me compared to a canine James Dean. But let's be clear: I am not just a pretty face. I am a whole situation. A lovable, cuddly, brilliant, complicated situation. Let me back up. I once believed I'd be with my family forever. They love me deeply, and I love them back with my whole wildly beating shepherd heart. I've curled up next to them when they were sad, made them laugh with my silly howling serenades, and wrapped my paws around their fingers while gently licking them like some kind of therapeutic otter. I can fetch like a champ, solve puzzle toys like I invented them, and if cuddling were an Olympic sport, I'd take the gold. But sometimes love alone isn't enough. You see, I'm an intense guy. Like, capital I Intense. I have big feelings and no chill. When life throws too much at me-a barking dog, a squealing kid, a snack I thought was mine-I get overwhelmed. My family has tried everything-trainers, meds, enrichment, structure, patience. They've worked tirelessly to help me. But even with all that love and effort, I'm still not safe around other dogs, small children, or in high-energy homes. I get overstimulated, and I can react. It's not because I'm mean-just because my brain sometimes short-circuits under pressure. So now, with broken hearts and tearful hugs, they're doing what's best for me. They're giving me a chance to start over with someone who can give me what they no longer can-a peaceful, structured, dog-free life with someone who understands dogs like me. I'm not looking for a casual adopter. I need a teammate. Someone smart, dog-savvy, patient, and kind. Someone who sees past my big emotions to the snuggly, brilliant boy underneath. Someone who won't flinch when I flinch, and who's ready to walk beside me through the tough stuff, not just the easy. I come with my favorite toys, my crate, my nosework set, and an all-star support team-including continued guidance from my trainer, paid for by my current family. They aren't giving me up and disappearing. They're staying in my corner, just passing the leash to someone new. So if you're reading this and thinking, Maybe�'�| maybe I'm the one, I hope you'll reach out. Because under all my quirks and quirks-about-my-quirks is a dog who wants desperately to be understood, trusted, and loved-all the way. Apply to adopt me, Liam, today. I'll be waiting-kong in paw.

New Castle County
Hockessin, Delaware