Ernest

About Ernest

Breed

Mixed breed

Sex

Male

Age

Adult

Size

Large

Location

Amherst, MA

Adoption fee

$175

Set and collected by Joyful Pets Animal Rescue, not Everybarn.

From Joyful Pets Animal Rescue

Meet Ernest! A gentle five-and-a-half-year-old Shepherd/Husky mix currently in Redding, CT, whose soft cream coat and soulful eyes hint at the deep affection he carries for his people. At around 75 pounds, he is a constant companion who loves staying close, offering sweet kisses, and quietly following his favorite humans from room to room. Ernest has grown into a thoughtful, sensitive boy who thrives on connection more than anything else. He has happily shared his world with children, a cat, and even chickens, showing a calm and friendly nature across many different companions. Ernest is wonderfully social with people and is often welcoming toward strangers, yet he also carries a layer of sensitivity that calls for understanding and patience. Ernest requires daily medication, including Keppra and Prozac, to manage epilepsy and support his anxiety, and he does best with a caregiver who is comfortable maintaining this routine. His seizures are generally well managed, and with consistency and care, he continues to enjoy life’s simple pleasures like walks, gentle play, and cozy rest time. Ernest can become overstimulated and may vocalize or struggle to settle, especially when there…

In the rescue's own words, as they published it.

How adopting Ernest works

Joyful Pets Animal Rescue decides every adoption: its application, its fee, its home check and its timing. Everybarn only shows this animal on the rescue's behalf, takes no payment and passes no messages.