How big? Medium
How old? Adult (around two years)
Male or female? Male
Living with kids? I can live with children (8+)
Living with dogs? I can live with other dogs
Resident dog required? Yes
Living with cats? I’ve not been tested with cats
Where can I live? I’d like a calm, semi-rural home with a garden
Where am I from? Cyprus

About Marlo

Marlo is a gentle, sensitive soul who has had a tough start in life. He is a two year old hound mix who was found as a stray and brought into the shelter by the dog warden. With no microchip to trace his past, we don’t know where he came from, but his timid nature suggests he has known hardship and neglect. Now, he is searching for a home where he can finally feel safe and loved.

There truly isn’t a bad bone in Marlo’s body. He is a sweet, kind-hearted dog who just needs time to build confidence. The shelter is overwhelming for him, and though he is slowly starting to trust the volunteers he sees regularly, he’s still wary of unfamiliar people and situations. With a patient, understanding adopter, he will flourish, but he needs a gentle approach and a home that can offer him reassurance and stability. Hounds are some of the most loyal, devoted dogs, and we have no doubt that once he’s adjusted to a companion lifestyle, Marlo too will fit that bill.

Marlo absolutely adores other dogs and would do best in a home with a confident resident dog who can help guide him and show him that the world isn’t so scary. He finds comfort in canine companionship in a way that humans simply can’t replicate, and having another dog to call his friend will be key to helping him settle into home life. Once he feels safe, Marlo is affectionate, playful, and full of personality. He loves gentle strokes, ear rubs, and quiet companionship. But he needs time to build trust, and winning him over will be a steady but incredibly rewarding process.

The ideal home for Marlo would be in a semi rural setting, with a garden and a calm, predictable environment. He is slowly getting used to walking on the lead and going out for walks, but in a new environment with a lot of stimuli he’s never encountered before, he will naturally regress a little and benefit from baby steps and plenty of reassurance and kindness.

He is a very gentle boy and could live with children, but he would be better suited to a home with older kids who understand the need to give him space as he adjusts and are generally a bit more predictable. Marlo is a special dog who deserves kindness, patience, and the chance to experience love and security for the first time in his life. If you’re looking for a companion to nurture and watch blossom, Marlo could be the perfect match.

Marlo is currently based in Cyprus and has a clean bill of health. He is ready to travel once he finds his forever home.