My name is Langston's Story!

-Written by Langston, a 2.5-year-old, 113lb male Labrador Retriever/Great Pyrenees mix.
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This wasn't the life I would have chosen for myself. I may seem like a big and confident boy, but I wanted love too. I wanted someone to go on adventures with. Someone to love me. Someone who would let me come inside with them, and ultimately someone that would be my best friend. That is all I ever really wanted...a best friend. I have spent my whole life outside. I have scars from battles where I had to fight for my life. My coat is in shambles and is coming out in clumps due to malnutrition. I am on the skinnier side of where I should be.
I am a stray or at least I was. That means that I have no family. My days consisted of roaming the countryside, scavenging for food, and just trying to survive. There were times when I was so thirsty. And other times when I was so hungry. Usually, I was both. I didn't have anyone to take care of me. No one to brush my coat. No one to feed me. No one to make sure that I had fresh water. No one to keep me safe. No one to love me. I was all alone. I should have been safe with my family at night. Instead, there were nights when I had to spend my time fighting for my life. Other animals would see me as prey. Despite my size, they knew that I was weak...and that made me a target. Worse once I finally won or got away..I had no one to care for my wounds. I had to limp along. I had to try and keep them clean. I had to face this world all alone and it hurt. What had I done to deserve a life like this?

I was tired of fighting. I was tired of getting hurt. I was tired of being hungry and thirsty. I was just tired. I usually try to avoid people. Not because I didn't like them but because they didn't like me. Some would throw rocks or shoot at me if I got too close to their property. Others would toss me some food but then leave me all alone again. I belonged to no one, and it wasn't freedom that I found in that...but loneliness. When I finally came upon a human again, I didn't have the energy to hide. I cautiously went up to them. I don't know what I was hoping for. Maybe they would take me home, maybe they would feed me, maybe they would finally see me. A broken soul trying to find his place in this world...

They ended up loading me into the car which I was quite terrified of. I had never been in one. When we finally stopped, it was at the animal shelter. I had heard about it. I had heard that this is the place that animals who have no home come to. Except, some never make it back out. I would have tried to fight it...try to escape. I didn't have it in me though. I just walked right in and was so happy to see a warm blanket and food and water waiting for me. I may never get out of here, but at least now I didn't have to fight to have the things that every dog or human should have the right to. The shelter waited for a family to claim me, I knew I had none though. I cannot remember the last time that I had a family. I have been on my own for as long as I can remember. My stray hold passed uneventfully. People came and go, but they passed me over. I had scars. I had fur sticking out everywhere. I wasn't who they were drawn to. Then, one day I felt things change.

Some nice ladies walked in and were looking at all the dogs. They were not only looking at the "cute" dogs. They stopped at my kennel, looked at me, and then started talking to one another. They opened my kennel, they pet me, and when I looked back at them...I knew. I knew that things were about to change for me. I didn't know when...and I didn't know how. But I felt it. And I was right. It wasn't long after that I was picked up and on my way to my foster family.

It is hard to believe that all this was only about 10 months ago. I had since been adopted and I was so excited. That was supposed to be my forever home. However, in the end we were just not a fit for one another and my owner ended up surrendering me back to PPFT. I had really hoped that I would never end up homeless again. I keep telling myself though that maybe things were supposed to work out like this. Maybe now there is a family looking for someone like me, that wasn't ready 10 months ago but is ready now. I just hope that my new home will finally be my forever! <3

I am the kind of guy that will match the energy of his family. Want to go for a car rides, lets do it! I am a CAR DOG, and love going on trips with my family. Want to go for a walk? I am totally down for that! I have been on walks in several neighborhoods in the Tulsa area. I walk well on a leash and am not a huge puller- unless I see a bunny or something very exciting like that. I am big on spending time with my family so would be up for hikes as long as they weren't too long. I am a bigger and fluffier guy, so may run out of stamina if my family wanted to take me on super long and strenuous hikes. If my new family prefers to spend most of their time at home, that is cool too. I enjoy playing with the other dogs in the yard, and then coming in for a nice long nap. Toys are a must for me, so let's get that out there right now. I absolutely LOVE toys and am always chewing on them. Especially if I can play tug of war with the other dogs in the backyard. Tug of war and Chase are my favorite games to play with the other dogs. I never had them in the past, so I am making up for lost time. I will chase after tennis balls, and typically will pick them up, but I will not necessarily bring the ball back to you. I tend to prance all over the yard excitedly with the ball/ toy.

I tend to ignore other dogs that I see when I am out on a leash walk. When I was introduced to the other foster dogs, I sniffed them and communicated friendly curiosity (wagging my tail and giving them space if they growl). Once we all got to know one another, it didn't take us long to start playing. I will say that I am not the biggest fan of "in-your-face" dogs. I may like to play but if they are just all over the place...all I want is my space. So, hopefully, my new family will have a dog that is like me. One that likes to play, but doesn't go from 0-100 in .2 seconds. I have never been around a cat, so it is hard to say how I would do with one. If I were to guess, I would probably be curious initially and then lose interest as long as he/she wasn't constantly running all over the house spiking my interest. When meeting new people I am very friendly and will go right up to them and give them a sniff. I am not a jumper so you don't have to worry about my big ole self trying to jump up on you.

My foster mom says that I have been a perfect house guest and have the personality that would make me a great fit for any family! I truly love everyone I meet, animal and person alike.
I am a mix of calm, laid-back, and playful. I have really good house manners and am potty and kennel trained. I have not been a big chewer in my foster home and stick to my toys. I have not been a big barker in my foster family. I can be trusted with free roam of the house. I currently sleep in the laundry room but would prefer to sleep in the bedroom with my humans. I am a cuddler and would love to snuggle.
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Application to adopt Langston
https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/hx000BP7nbQvjHX49Uur80FV3

Location: Tulsa, OK
-Adopters must be able to pick up their new dog, no exceptions.

Adoption Fee: $250 Includes: DHLPP, Rabies, Bordetella, Fecal, Deworming, Heartworm Test, Micro-Chip, Neuter, and she will be current heartworm and flea/tick prevention.

FROM HIS FOSTER MOM 🐾 ↓

~Langston is a 2.5 year old white/ cream colored lab/ pyr/ mix(?) Whatever he is, he is a GOOD mix and a gentle giant! He currently weighs 113 pounds. He is on a diet to hopefully be closer to 100 pounds. Langston is a family man. In his free time, he enjoys sniffing and playing in the backyard with the other dogs in his foster home, car rides, leash walks, and his most favorite pastime- getting head/ear/chin/back/side/tummy pets from his foster humans. Langston is a sensitive, loving dog. He is intuitive and wise beyond his years. He has been a JOY to foster and we hope he will write us and keep us updated after he gets adopted. We love you, Langston!

Langston's ideal home would either have a family who is home most of the day or another dog for him to play with. He is a smart, sensitive guy and would be lonely if he was left by himself most of the day.
His energy level will match that of his home. He loves to spend time with his family. He is always down for a car ride or walk, or game of tug of war, then he is ready for a nap!~