My name is Huck!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Journey's Legacy

Adoption process

Submit Application

Approve Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Home Check

Pay Fee

Sign Adoption Contract

Adoption fee: $100

This helps Journey's Legacy with pet care costs.

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Anatolian Shepherd/Catahoula Leopard Dog

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

7 years 1 month old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

86 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Huck (Certified Gentle Giant & Retired Linebacker) 🐾💙

What do you even say about Huck? This guy is a diamond in the rough and then some. He’s been in rescue since 2018 (came to us in November 2025 from another rescue), which is honestly criminal because he is pure gold. Huck is about 9 years old, absolutely gorgeous, and… enormous. And no, that’s not an exaggeration. This man is basically a horse. If someone showed up with a saddle, we’d have questions — but also maybe it would work.

He’s strong as an ox and hasn’t quite figured out that when he comes at you at 80 mph, he can’t stop on a dime. That means you might receive some enthusiastic love bruises (affectionately known as “Huck body punches”). Totally worth it.

Huck has the sweetest face and a heart just as big as his body. He LOVES playing ball — though returning it is optional in his mind. He prefers a system where everyone gets their steps in, so yes… you’re going to work for it. He also loves jumping up for hugs and going on long sniff-filled walks, taking in all the important neighborhood gossip.

Fun fact: before we picked him up, Huck was sprayed by a skunk. And whewwwww… he gives it a solid 10/10 do NOT recommend. Thankfully, the smell has finally faded, and the lesson has been learned.

He is completely house trained, incredibly loyal, and very protective of the people he loves. Huck would make an amazing family dog and is the kind of guy who will happily alert you when someone comes up the driveway — free security system included.

This sweet old man does not deserve to spend his entire life in rescue. He deserves a couch, a yard, and a family who sees how special he is.

📍 Located in Cleveland, TN
🚗 Transport available to other states
💲 Adoption fee: $100

If you’re looking for a big-hearted, big-bodied, endlessly lovable companion — Huck is ready to finally go home. 🐶💕

Rescue

Journey's Legacy

Contact info

Pet ID

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Contact

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Phone

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journeyslegacyrescue@outlook.com

Website

https://www.facebook.com/share/16xVW7HUhs/

Address

Cleveland, TN 37312

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

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

https://form.jotform.com/243494786077068

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:
https://www.tiktok.com/@journeyslegacy1?_t=ZP-8zM3iXAijFe&_r=1

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.