Good NewsKeepin' it real: Humane society tells us why we shouldn't adopt Eddie the Terrible
The Humane Society Silicon Valley believes honesty is the best policy.
A recent blog post by the shelter is getting plenty of attention for its hilarious — and brutally honest — description of “Eddie the Terrible,” a 2-year-old Chihuahua up for adoption who does not get along well with others.
The article, titled “A Full Disclosure Blog: Three Reasons You DON’T Want To Adopt Eddie The Terrible,” describes the pup’s faults at length: He hates other dogs, is nervous around children — essentially, the dog is lacking social skills — and will probably only sleep in your bed, whether you want him to or not.
“He’s not going to pull Timmy out of the well and befriend a bunch of pre-school kids,” Finnegan Dowling, spokesperson for the HSSV, told the Huffington Post.
Read the entire post here.
Despite some unlikeable qualities, the shelter believes the right match is out there for the high-maintenance dog.
Eddie is housebroken, loyal and likes to play fetch. So if you’re childless and other-dog-less, this “bad” dog might be for you.
“Let’s face it: unless you’re looking for a dog that’s a little bit of work, Eddie The Terrible is not the dog for you. We know, we know. He’s super loyal, easy in the house and a lot of fun but he’s a little rough around the edges. Actually he’s kind of a jerk. But he’s a jerk we believe in. We’re not expecting you to want to meet him but if you must, we really can’t deter you,” the HSSV wrote.
“If you love a challenge, are looking for the dog of a lifetime and think you can handle the thirteen pounds of terror that is Eddie, we won’t stop you. You just go ahead and call 1.408.262.2133 ext 150. But don’t say we didn’t warn you.”
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The shelter does have more agreeable canines up for adoption, too. Here are “four adoptable dogs that make up for Eddie’s terrible-ness.”
Learn more at the Humane Society of Silicon Valley’s Facebook page.
