Meet Gimli — the brave little heart learning how to “dog” in a human world.

Gimli is a sweet, sensitive soul who’s still finding his confidence. Life has clearly been a bit overwhelming for him, but he’s trying his best every single day — and that effort shows. With the help of patient humans and calm canine friends, Gimli is slowly discovering that the world isn’t so scary after all.

He’s shy at first and prefers to observe new people and situations from a safe distance, but once he begins to trust you, you’ll see a soft and gentle boy emerge. He’s curious, bright, and eager to connect — he just needs time, patience, and a calm environment to let that trust grow.

Gimli gets along well with other dogs and learns a lot from them, so having a confident canine companion in his forever home would help him continue to blossom. His foster describes him as sweet-natured and willing, with wonderful potential for activities like hiking, agility, or even herding once he’s more confident.

Gimli’s ideal home is a quiet, rural one — not in the hustle and bustle of the city — with patient, experienced adopters who understand shy dogs. A fenced yard and a gentle, dog-savvy companion would be a dream come true for him.

With time, love, and understanding, Gimli will reward his people with quiet loyalty and the purest kind of love — the kind that’s earned, not given lightly.