Kevin

Kevin came to us from Selma, Alabama, where he was abandoned by his owner. He traveled to Brooklyn in late September 2026.

Kevin has one rule: if your hand is free, it should be petting him. Settle in with a book and he’ll nudge your hand again and again until you give up on reading and give him your full attention. He’s a friendly, people-loving dog with moderate energy, and his favorite way to spend the day is cuddling on the couch close to his person.

He’s intuitive and attached, the kind of dog who quickly figures out where his people are and makes sure he’s nearby. He’s still settling in, so expect more of his personality to emerge with time. Affection is what he’s really after, though a good chew bone comes a close second.

He loves people and greets them warmly, though he can also be pleasantly unbothered. He’s living with his foster’s younger dog and plays with her nicely, joining in more often than starting things. If she gets too persistent or goes for a toy, he’ll bark to set a boundary, and then they’re right back to normal.

He’s house trained and crate trained; he may whine briefly in the crate but settles quickly. On leash he doesn’t pull, but he wants to stop at every tree, hydrant, and tire, and he has firm opinions about pace and direction, so a patient walking partner suits him. He’s tall and sometimes hops up with excitement when the leash comes out, which his foster is working on.

He’s named after the very first dog Badass ever rescued, which is a lot to live up to. So far, he’s handling the pressure from the couch.

The dogs in our care are up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed or neutered (when old enough), microchipped, and given a general health check. Immediate medical needs and medical history will be addressed with the adopter prior to adoption. Complete vet records will be sent shortly after adoption.