Riley started life as a typical little puppy… until his human’s home burned down. At about 11 weeks of age, Riley was taken to a vet to be boarded until his humans found a new home. However, they NEVER returned for him. The vet’s office didn’t have the heart to take Riley to the shelter where he would face a most certain death. Unfortunately, a vet’s office is not a kennel and they didn’t have space for him, so Riley spent his time in a small cage right next to the freezer where they put animals who had died!! Riley was lucky to go for one walk a day and he tried really hard to be a good boy, even though he had so much puppy energy and zest for life. A young lady heard about Riley’s plight and decided to foster Riley. Riley quickly learned what it was like to have a warm and loving home. After 16 months of living in this great home, Riley needs to find a permanent loving home. Riley is trained to sit, shake, stay, lie down, and give hugs. He is housebroken, loves other dogs, and loves to cudde. He has already grown a lot in his foster home, but now he needs to raise funds in order to attend a training course to make him the best puppy possible. Although Riley is very young, he has experienced a lot in his early life and has a wisdom beyond his years. He has an uncanny way of looking into a person’s eyes as if to tell his story, and his tough past makes him especially appreciative of all gifts that a loving home can provide for him in the future.