This handsome boy has come a long way. Earlier this year, Gregory was found wandering as an emaciated stray in Connecticut. At first, we believed he was around 12 years old and possibly hospice due to his poor condition — he weighed just 52 pounds, was weak, and covered in sores and urine stains. It was clear he had suffered extreme neglect.
After extensive veterinary care, a nutritious diet, and the freedom to just be a dog, Gregory has made an incredible transformation. He’s now a healthy 83 pounds and estimated to be closer to 7–8 years old. With the help of daily arthritis medication (carprofen), he’s rediscovered his inner puppy!
When Gregory first arrived, he struggled a bit with marking, but that’s improved significantly since his neuter, and his house training continues to get better every day.
Behaviorally, Gregory is a good boy, but he has never had any training and is now learning to be a dog after clear abuse and neglect. In our care, he has cohabited with numerous medium and small dogs, but he can be selective. While he has been completely fine with most, he has fixated on two of the pugs. Due to his size and playstyle, he may do best in a home without small dogs or cats. Proper introductions would be important as sometimes Gregory will say hello by humping. No one likes that.
Gregory does enjoy being a couch potato, but he also loves to walk, play fetch, and do zoomies. He’s a big, strong boy who can be a little stubborn at times, so he’ll need someone comfortable handling his size on leash. He does struggle with frequent ear infections, which will likely be a lifelong, intermittent issue.
If you’ve been looking for a big-headed, big-hearted right-hand companion, Gregory might be the pup for you. He is neutered and up-to-date on vaccines and has had full blood work.
To apply to adopt Gregory, please fill out an application at vintagepetrescue.org/adopt
This handsome boy has come a long way. Earlier this year, Gregory was found wandering as an emaciated stray in Connecticut. At first, we believed he was around 12 years old and possibly hospice due to his poor condition — he weighed just 52 pounds, was weak, and covered in sores and urine stains. It was clear he had suffered extreme neglect.
After extensive veterinary care, a nutritious diet, and the freedom to just be a dog, Gregory has made an incredible transformation. He’s now a healthy 83 pounds and estimated to be closer to 7–8 years old. With the help of daily arthritis medication (carprofen), he’s rediscovered his inner puppy!
When Gregory first arrived, he struggled a bit with marking, but that’s improved significantly since his neuter, and his house training continues to get better every day.
Behaviorally, Gregory is a good boy, but he has never had any training and is now learning to be a dog after clear abuse and neglect. In our care, he has cohabited with numerous medium and small dogs, but he can be selective. While he has been completely fine with most, he has fixated on two of the pugs. Due to his size and playstyle, he may do best in a home without small dogs or cats. Proper introductions would be important as sometimes Gregory will say hello by humping. No one likes that.
Gregory does enjoy being a couch potato, but he also loves to walk, play fetch, and do zoomies. He’s a big, strong boy who can be a little stubborn at times, so he’ll need someone comfortable handling his size on leash. He does struggle with frequent ear infections, which will likely be a lifelong, intermittent issue.
If you’ve been looking for a big-headed, big-hearted right-hand companion, Gregory might be the pup for you. He is neutered and up-to-date on vaccines and has had full blood work.
To apply to adopt Gregory, please fill out an application at vintagepetrescue.org/adopt
Please fill out an adoption application at vintagepetrescue.org/adopt
2.
Approve Application
Once we review all the applications for each dog, we will reach out and let you know you've been approved and we'd like to schedule a call.
3.
Interview
You will have a phone interview with our adoption coordinator.
4.
Meet the Pet
If everything sounds like a good fit on the phone, we have you come meet the dog in person.
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
if you fall in love at the meet and greet, we have you sign an adoption contract digitally.
6.
Take the Pet Home
Then you can usually take the dog home right then!
Additional adoption info
We only arrange meet and greets with pre-approved applicants.
The vast majority of the dogs we take in and post on our social media will be available for adoption at some point, but not everyone is ready to be adopted right away. We first need to get all of our dogs seen by our vet, treat any health issues, and/or schedule any procedures they may need. Once the dog does not need anything else from us medically, we will post them for adoption!
We only arrange meet and greets with pre-approved applicants.
The vast majority of the dogs we take in and post on our social media will be available for adoption at some point, but not everyone is ready to be adopted right away. We first need to get all of our dogs seen by our vet, treat any health issues, and/or schedule any procedures they may need. Once the dog does not need anything else from us medically, we will post them for adoption!
Vintage Pet Rescue is a Rhode Island based 501c3 non-profit. We protect and advocate for homeless senior dogs in need by providing cage-free sanctuary living for all of our rescue's residents, helping unwanted seniors find love in their final years through our adoption program, and increasing public awareness and interest in saving senior pets.
VPR was founded by Kristen and Marc Peralta (who met at an animal shelter in 2013). Their mutual love for senior dogs is the driving force behind our organization where we are committed to rescuing vintage (senior) dogs from shelters and assisting owners who can no longer care for their senior pets.
Kristen, Marc, and their team of volunteers make sure these animals are provided with love, attention, and medical care for the last months or years of their lives. To date, VPR has saved the lives of over 1,000 dogs.
Vintage Pet Rescue is a Rhode Island based 501c3 non-profit. We protect and advocate for homeless senior dogs in need by providing cage-free sanctuary living for all of our rescue's residents, helping unwanted seniors find love in their final years through our adoption program, and increasing public awareness and interest in saving senior pets.
VPR was founded by Kristen and Marc Peralta (who met at an animal shelter in 2013). Their mutual love for senior dogs is the driving force behind our organization where we are committed to rescuing vintage (senior) dogs from shelters and assisting owners who can no longer care for their senior pets.
Kristen, Marc, and their team of volunteers make sure these animals are provided with love, attention, and medical care for the last months or years of their lives. To date, VPR has saved the lives of over 1,000 dogs.
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