Hershey: An Affectionate, Playful Boy
Location: Macon, Georgia at Furever After Rescue
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier Mix
Date of Birth: December 7, 2022
Gender: Male
Weight: Approximately 70 lbs
How to Adopt Hershey
Hershey—also known as Kain—is available through Furever After Rescue in Macon, Georgia.
View Hershey’s Adopt-a-Pet Profile
Complete the Adoption Application
Email: fureverafterrescuega@gmail.com
Phone: (478) 714-5638
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5675, Macon, GA 31208
The rescue recommends completing the application on a computer because some applicants have experienced problems when using mobile devices.
Submitting an application does not obligate someone to adopt. Applications are reviewed in the order received, and an approved applicant is given the opportunity to decide whether Hershey is the right match.
Furever After Rescue checks references and may arrange a meet-and-greet before finalizing an adoption. Because it is operated by volunteers, applicants should allow at least one week for processing. Learn about the adoption process.
Hershey’s adoption fee has been fully sponsored, meaning his approved adopter will not be responsible for paying it.
About Hershey
Meet Hershey, affectionately known as Kain—a loving, playful boy who wants nothing more than to be included in his family’s life.
Hershey was originally adopted as a Furever After Rescue puppy. Unfortunately, through no fault of his own, he was returned to the rescue in September 2025.
Losing the people and home he loved was an enormous adjustment. Hershey had been accustomed to spending plenty of time with his former family, so transitioning into foster care understandably caused him to feel anxious whenever his person left.
Despite that difficult change, Hershey is beginning a new chapter in his foster home. He is learning new skills, enjoying the companionship of his foster siblings, and showing everyone just how affectionate he can be.
Characteristics
Affectionate: Hershey loves giving and receiving affection from his favorite people.
People-Oriented: He wants to be with his person and participate in whatever they are doing.
Playful: Playtime is one of his favorite parts of the day.
Dog-Friendly: Hershey enjoys playing with dogs who have a similar size and energy level.
Companionable: Although he previously lived without canine siblings, he is thriving alongside the other dogs in his foster home.
House-Trained: Hershey already understands his bathroom routine.
Crate-Trained: He is comfortable using a crate.
Smart and Learning: Hershey knows several cues and is continuing to develop new skills.
Medium-Energy: He enjoys activity and play without needing to be constantly on the move.
Food-Motivated: Treats and food can be useful rewards during training.
Loving: His foster family especially appreciates his desire to love on his humans and be loved in return.
Training
Hershey is currently learning many new things in his foster home. He already knows:
“Sit”
How to touch an open hand before receiving food or a treat
The touch cue is helping Hershey learn to approach food more calmly instead of leaping to receive it. This is a useful foundation for impulse control and can also be expanded into other training exercises.
His future family should continue his education using patience, consistency, praise, and rewards. Short, positive training sessions can help him practice household manners while strengthening his relationship with his adopter.
Hershey does not need someone who expects perfection immediately. He needs a family willing to help him learn and recognize the progress he makes along the way.
Life with Other Animals and Children
Hershey loves playing with dogs who have a similar size and energy level. Although he did not have canine siblings in his previous home, he is thriving with the dogs in his foster home.
Another compatible dog would be ideal for Hershey. A canine companion could provide friendship, playtime, and reassurance as he settles into his permanent home.
Hershey has also done well during supervised play around cats. Any interactions should continue to be monitored, especially while everyone becomes accustomed to sharing a home.
His compatibility with children can be evaluated upon request. Families with children should work directly with Furever After Rescue to arrange an appropriate assessment and determine whether Hershey’s personality and play style fit their household.
Health and Vetting
Hershey is:
Up-to-date on vaccines
Neutered
Microchipped
Heartworm negative
Receiving heartworm prevention
At approximately 70 pounds, Hershey is also working on slimming down. His adopter should continue providing properly portioned meals, suitable exercise, and veterinary guidance to help him reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Regular walks, supervised play with compatible dogs, and engaging activities can support his health while giving him the interaction he loves.
Adjusting to Time Alone
Hershey’s greatest challenge is feeling left out or separated from his person.
He loved his former owners and spent considerable time with them. After losing that familiar life, being left alone can make him anxious. His behavior should be understood in the context of a major and confusing transition—not as a lack of love or willingness to learn.
His future family can help him feel more secure by:
Establishing a predictable daily routine
Practicing short, gradual periods of separation
Giving him a safe and comfortable place to rest
Providing enrichment when he is alone
Avoiding overwhelming changes during his adjustment period
Using positive reinforcement to build confidence
Seeking professional, reward-based training support if needed
A home with another compatible dog may also provide companionship, although canine company should not replace gradual training for comfortable alone time.
Ideal Home
Hershey would thrive with an owner who can spend plenty of time with him and make him feel like a valued part of the family.
His ideal home will:
Include him in everyday activities
Provide plenty of affection and human interaction
Ideally have another compatible dog
Offer regular playtime and moderate exercise
Continue his training with patience and positive reinforcement
Help him gradually become more comfortable when left alone
Supervise his interactions with cats
Support his journey toward a healthy weight
Give him the stability and reassurance he needs
Make a genuine, lifelong commitment to him
Hershey has already experienced the heartbreak of losing the home and people he knew. Now, he needs a family that will give him time to settle in and reassure him that he belongs.
In return, Hershey will offer an enormous amount of affection, playful companionship, and the wholehearted love of a dog who simply wants to be included.
