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My name is Larry!

Posted over 3 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Journey's Legacy
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Interview

4

Meet the Pet

5

Home Check

6

Pay Fee

7

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $150

This helps Journey's Legacy with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Dutch Shepherd/Plott Hound
Color
Brindle
Age
3 years 2 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
45 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

🐾 Meet Larry & Mabel — two of our longest residents, waiting far too long for the home they deserve.

Larry has been in rescue since November 2023, and Mabel since August 2023. Both were pulled from the urgent list at the shelter, narrowly escaping a fate no dog should face. They didn’t know each other then, but once they met in boarding, they became inseparable — best friends who found comfort in one another while the months kept passing by. 💔 Sadly, they have now spent almost two years in boarding, still waiting for someone to give them the chance at a real home.

✨ Larry is a 3-year-old Dutch Shepherd/Plott Hound mix. He’s incredibly sweet, laid back, and loves people and kids. He can be a little picky about his dog friends, but his bond with Mabel shows the depth of his heart. He’s always ready for an adventure — hiking, exploring, or just being by your side.

✨ Mabel is a 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback. She’s not only beautiful but also full of energy. She loves the water — especially splashing in a pool — and thrives with activity and play. Once she’s gotten her zoomies out, she’s more than happy to relax and soak up love.

Both Larry and Mabel are fully vetted, house trained, crate trained, and kid friendly 🏡. Due to their prey drive, they need a home with no cats or small animals. Mabel can be dominant with other dogs, so she pairs best with submissive companions — though truly, her heart belongs to Larry. 💕

These two are more than just dogs in rescue — they are survivors, loyal friends, and family waiting to happen. They’ve already lost so much time behind kennel doors. What they need now is someone who will see how special their bond is and give them the life they deserve: room to run, adventures to burn their energy, and love to finally call their own. 🌟

If you can’t adopt, even a foster home — temporary or long term — would be a gift to Larry & Mabel after all this time. They deserve to feel what home really means.

📍 Located in Cleveland, TN
🚐 Transport available
💙 Adoption fee: $150 TOTAL for both if adopted together

👉 Please, open your heart to Larry & Mabel. They’ve waited longer than most, and all they want is a family to love — together. 🐾
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Cleveland, TN 37312

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Adoption applications are the first step to meeting a dog in our rescue. You must be approved prior to meeting a dog.

2.

Approve Application

Our rescue reviews the application for approval to adopt from our rescue.

3.

Interview

Our rescue reaches out to discuss any questions on the application and explain the process.

4.

Meet the Pet

We will set up a meet and greet with the dog at this point.

5.

Home Check

If the meet and greet goes well, a home check is done either virtually or in person.

6.

Pay Fee

The adoption fee is paid at this point. Transport fee of up to $200 applies to areas if more than a 2-hour drive dependent on the distance.

7.

Sign Adoption Contract

The adoption contract is signed once the fee is paid and then you take the dog home.

Additional adoption info

We try to stream line the process and can usually complete everything within 1-2 weeks. Transport fee of up to $200 applies to areas if more than a 2-hour drive dependent on the distance.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We will be having adoption events in the next couple of months and they will be announced on our social media pages! Follow us!

Tiktok:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15v1CYT62P/

More about this rescue

Journey's Legacy is a small rescue in Cleveland, TN. We save dogs from the local shelter, off the streets, and occasionally owner surrenders if there is room or an urgent need. We have dogs in foster homes, boarding facilities, and the ranch. We specialize in medium to large breed dogs. We are working hard to get laws to change to require pet owners to spay and neuter their pets to stop the overpopulation of animals.

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