Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
10 years old, 65 pounds, and still convinced he's a puppy. Gunner has absolutely no plans to start acting his age.
Meet Gunner, a handsome, tan-and-white gentleman with a little gray on his muzzle, a whole lot of personality, and absolutely zero understanding of why squirrels don't want to be his friends.
At 10 years old, Gunner has figured out a few important things in life. Walks are wonderful. Treats should never run out. His crate is his personal sanctuary. And there's really no such thing as too much attention.
Gunner might technically be a senior, but nobody bothered to tell him that.
He's still playful, still curious, and still ready to enjoy everything life has to offer. The difference is that he's past those exhausting puppy stages. He already knows some manners, appreciates a good routine, and understands the value of a comfortable place to relax.
Here's what makes Gunner such a catch:
10 years old and 65 pounds. A handsome Staffordshire Terrier, Boxer, and possible Ridgeback mix with plenty of life left to enjoy.
Loves people of all ages. He's sweet, social, and happiest when he's included in the fun.
Knows his commands. He understands "sit" and "go lie down," although his hearing occasionally becomes selective when the treats stop coming.
Crate-trained. His crate is his happy place, and he actually enjoys having his own little retreat.
Leash-trained. He loves his walks! Other dogs can get him a little overly excited, so he'll appreciate someone who can help him work on staying calm during those encounters.
Loves his toys. Especially anything from BarkBox!
Favorite treat? Watermelon. Apparently, this distinguished gentleman has excellent taste.
Fully vaccinated and neutered. He's ready to settle into family life.
And if you've got a backyard, Gunner would be more than happy to help you supervise it. He loves spending time outside with his people, keeping an eye on the neighborhood and occasionally attempting to negotiate a friendship with the local squirrels.
But underneath all that goofy personality is something even better.
Gunner is a genuinely sweet dog who just wants to be part of a family.
He's not looking for someone to entertain him every second of the day. He'd be perfectly happy with a walk, some playtime, a few good belly rubs, and a comfortable spot to settle down near his favorite humans.
There's something really special about adopting an older dog. You get to skip a lot of the chaos and jump straight into the good stuff. The companionship. The familiar routines. The quiet evenings together. The feeling of having a dog who truly becomes part of your everyday life.
And Gunner has so much of that to offer.
He's spent 10 years becoming the wonderful dog he is today. It would be a shame for the best years of his life to pass without a family to share them with.
Gunner isn't asking for the world. Just a home where he can be loved, appreciated, and occasionally bribed with watermelon.
And maybe someone who can finally explain the squirrel situation to him.
Gunner is available for adoption through Spring Branch Rescue in Houston, Texas.
Don't live in Texas? That's okay! Transport is available to the Pacific Northwest and East Coast, with trips departing Houston every two weeks.
The adoption process includes an application, references, veterinary verification when applicable, and a virtual home review.
Interested in making Gunner part of your family?
Apply here:https://www.petstablished.com/organization/920716
Can't adopt? Please share Gunner's story. Older dogs are so often overlooked, and this sweet, goofy boy deserves to be seen.
Gunner has already mastered being a good dog. Now he just needs someone to give him the chance to be their good dog.
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