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My basic info
Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)/Catahoula Leopard Dog
Color
Black/White
Age
5 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
15 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
5840
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
### 💖 Meet Mario: The Braveheart with the Gentle Soul 🌟
Once trapped in a cage and left alone with his brother in the sweltering heat, **Mario** didn’t give up—he held onto hope. At just 5 months old, this Dane-Catahoula Leopard Dog mix has already faced more hardship than most pups ever will. But through it all, he has remained kind, trusting, and full of love.
Mario is the more fierce of the duo, with soulful eyes that tell a story of resilience. He’s a snuggler at heart, soaking up every bit of affection like it’s the greatest treasure. With a striking power stripe down his face and a heart even bigger than his paws, he’s not just looking for a home—he’s looking for a **hero**.
* 🐾 Gentle and affectionate
* 🐾 Loves dogs, cats, kids—everyone is a friend!
* 🐾 House-trained, kennel-comfy, and ready to be your shadow
* 🐾 Healing beautifully from a minor skin infection
Mario isn’t just a pet—he’s a **best friend waiting to happen**. After being abandoned with no food, no water, and no shelter, he still believes in love. Will you show him he’s right?
Apply to adopt Mario: https://www.adoptrescuefoster.org/adoptables
### 💖 Meet Mario: The Braveheart with the Gentle Soul 🌟
Once trapped in a cage and left alone with his brother in the sweltering heat, **Mario** didn’t give up—he held onto hope. At just 5 months old, this Dane-Catahoula Leopard Dog mix has already faced more hardship than most pups ever will. But through it all, he has remained kind, trusting, and full of love.
Mario is the more fierce of the duo, with soulful eyes that tell a story of resilience. He’s a snuggler at heart, soaking up every bit of affection like it’s the greatest treasure. With a striking power stripe down his face and a heart even bigger than his paws, he’s not just looking for a home—he’s looking for a **hero**.
* 🐾 Gentle and affectionate
* 🐾 Loves dogs, cats, kids—everyone is a friend!
* 🐾 House-trained, kennel-comfy, and ready to be your shadow
* 🐾 Healing beautifully from a minor skin infection
Mario isn’t just a pet—he’s a **best friend waiting to happen**. After being abandoned with no food, no water, and no shelter, he still believes in love. Will you show him he’s right?
Apply to adopt Mario: https://www.adoptrescuefoster.org/adoptables
All meet and greets will need to be arranged with the foster. We do not have a facility.
All meet and greets will need to be arranged with the foster. We do not have a facility.
More about this rescue
Our mission at ARF is to protect and advocate for animals in need; to build a humane community that promotes compassion and seeks to strengthen the human animal bond. We believe that no animal should endure the pain and suffering of a life of abandonment and neglect. We believe that through education, spaying and neutering, community outreach, and owner retention programs we can limit the overpopulation of animals and decrease the number of shelter animals in need. As human stewards of this Earth, we at ARF work to support and preserve precious life and strive to create a humane living environment for all animals.
Our mission at ARF is to protect and advocate for animals in need; to build a humane community that promotes compassion and seeks to strengthen the human animal bond. We believe that no animal should endure the pain and suffering of a life of abandonment and neglect. We believe that through education, spaying and neutering, community outreach, and owner retention programs we can limit the overpopulation of animals and decrease the number of shelter animals in need. As human stewards of this Earth, we at ARF work to support and preserve precious life and strive to create a humane living environment for all animals.
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