Meet Herman
Herman – Independent, Low-maintenance , and Dedicated to the Sniffari Herman is a mysteriously mixed breed gentleman under 10 years old, weighing 50 pounds. He’s an independent, low-key dog who prefers exploring the world through his nose and following his own agenda. Professional explorer: Herman is highly scent-driven and loves investigating every corner of his environment. He enjoys sniffing, marking, and proudly kicking up debris behind him as he continues his patrol. Independent personality: He’s content doing his own thing and doesn’t bug his human for entertainment. Toys and games hold little appeal compared to the next interesting scent. Gentle manners: Herman takes treats with a soft mouth, though he doesn’t appear especially motivated in learning commands at this time. Quietly affectionate: While not particularly attention-seeking, Herman accepts pets calmly and will occasionally return for a little extra affection before resuming his explorations. Herman would do best with appropriately matched dogs or as a solo dog with dog friends outside the home. Click here to learn how to adopt and submit your adoption questionnaire. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adopt. This. Dog. Eastbay (@adopt.this.dog.eastbay)
Could Herman be your senior soulmate?
Reach out to Oakland Animal Services and mention Herman’s name — they’ll confirm availability and walk you through next steps.
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- Senior status confirmed
- Last checked 7/12/2026
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