April

About April (English Pointer) in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

April is waiting for you at Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. WATCH MY VIDEO...April is a beautiful 3 year old Pointer mix who was adopted from our shelter nearly three years ago. Through no fault of her own, she has returned because a member of her family now requires medical care and they are no longer able to keep her. They shared that April has been a wonderful companion, and we are committed to helping her find another loving forever home.According to her previous family, April is house trained and has lived happily with adults, children as young as 1 year old, cats, and other dogs. While she enjoys the company of other dogs, she can be selective with some canine friends, so we always recommend a dog meet if there is another dog in the home. April loves spending time outdoors, especially running around the backyard and visiting dog parks where she enjoys playing with other dogs. She lets you know when she needs to go outside by waiting at the door and already knows commands such as sit, stop, and down. She is a loving, caring dog who thrives on attention and is known for being gentle while playing with young children. Our staff and volunteers have also fallen for April's sweet personality. They describe her as affectionate and kind, often sitting in front of you to ask for kisses and attention. Once she's outside, she enjoys sniffing around before breaking into joyful zoomies that are guaranteed to make you smile.April walks fairly well on a leash, although a harness is recommended as she continues to work on her manners. She can become excited and jump up to greet people, so until she is trained not to do that, a home without very small children or elderly family members may be the best fit while she continues to improve this behavior. Our staff has already been working with her, and she is making progress. April is a loving, intelligent dog who has already proven she can be a wonderful family companion. She is looking for a famil