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My name is Barklee!

Posted over 6 months ago | Updated over 5 months ago

Cared for by HERO DOG RESCUE

My basic info

Breed
Mastiff/Great Dane
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Barklee

No one knows how long I was on my own, but it was enough to lose over twenty percent of my body weight. After being in the shelter for weeks, barely gaining weight, time was not on my side. But thankfully, Hero was able to rescue me!

I’m around 1 year old, so I’m still basically a puppy—a big puppy that had a lot of learning to do! But, my fosters will vouch for me that I’m a VERY quick learner. I picked up the basics pretty fast. I know how to sit and I’m potty trained. I will stand at the door when I need to “go,” plus, I know what “leave it” and “inside” mean.

When my fosters need to leave the house for an extended time, I will happily rest in my crate as long as my favorite bone is there to keep me occupied.

One thing I’m still working on is not getting too excited at feeding time or when my fosters come home. I just get so happy that I can’t contain myself. My fosters are certain that I’ll master the art of self control with time. But because I am such a big boy, this could be a lot for families with small children.

With the right introduction and a little time, I will get along with other dogs. I really love to run and play with my fosters’ two dogs! Although I’m bigger than both of them, I know my place. One of them is definitely the boss when we play with toys or if we’re just playing outside. And, I’m okay with that!

I also really love getting attention from my fosters! Whether it’s a back scratch or a hug, I just want to be loved. But sometimes I forget that I’m not the only dog and I bump the others out of the way. I’m working on that as well!

Thank you for your interest in one of our Hero Babies! Before inquiring, we thought it was important to share a few of our policies.

Your Current Pets - We do require that your current dogs and cats are current on vaccines and spayed/neutered.

Adoptions - We do not have a shelter and are a foster-home based organization. We do require that you have an approved adoption application to schedule a meet and greet. You can fill out an adoption application on our website, www.herorescue.org/adopt. Once your application is approved it will be sent to the foster family that is currently caring for the dog. They will be able to provide information on likes, dislikes, personality, etc. They will also schedule a time for you to meet the dog. We do require a home visit prior to adoption.

Inquiries - If you would like more information on any dogs in the rescue, please email us at info@herorescue.org.
Rescue
HERO DOG RESCUE

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
CUMMING, GA 30040
Donation
http://www.herorescue.org/#!donate/j0qej

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fee is $375 for dogs under 16 weeks and $375 for all other dogs. We require potential adopters to apply on our website, www.herorescue.org/adopt.

Once your application is approved it will be sent to the foster family that is currently caring for the dog. They will be able to provide information on likes, dislikes, personality, etc. They will also schedule a time for you to meet the dog.

We do require a homecheck prior to adoption.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Hero Dog Rescue is a Georgia-based not for profit organization dedicated to saving abandoned, abused and neglected dogs from high kill shelters.

We believe that no animal should die without knowing a loving home. To that end, through our 100% volunteer operated organization, we work with dogs of all breeds and ages and place them in loving foster homes.