Hotte

Hotte is one of a litter of eight puppies (five boys and three girls) born to a street dog. This family has a long and complex history. For several years, volunteers tried to catch a dog named Hattie, who had lived her entire life on the streets and had multiple litters – many of which were taken in by PAWS. Hattie disappeared in May 2024, and she is presumed dead.

The mother of Hotte and his siblings is the only surviving pup from Hattie’s final litter. The rest of that litter was taken by hunters, but Hettie (as we call her) managed to escape. Unfortunately, she inherited her mother’s traits and has evaded capture at every turn. Nature took its course, and she became a mother herself at barely a year old.

We were able to catch all the puppies fairly easily and get them into the shelter, where they are safe. All except for Hotte have already found their forever homes.

Although he may not seem so at first glance, Hotte is actually quite fearful. He barks and lunges at people walking past his kennel, not out of aggression but as a way to cope with his anxiety. This behaviour serves to defend himself against what he sees as a threat. Due to this anxiety, Hotte needs special owners who can help him build self-confidence without pitying him. He must learn that the outside world is safe and that people will love him. Once he finds his forever family, he will feel secure and can begin to develop the confidence he is lacking.

Volunteers have worked with Hotte, and he has shown himself to be calmer outside of his kennel and eager to learn. It would be beneficial for his adoptive family to already have a confident dog that could help guide him in life.