Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
Story
Please read the bio in full for answers to common questions. If you have a question not covered here, please email info@seniordoghaven.org. If interested in adopting, please complete an adoption application at https://seniordoghaven.org/adoption-process/. Because all of our dogs live in foster homes, meet-and-greets are scheduled only after a completed application is received. Adoptions must be within a reasonable distance of Wilmington, DE so our volunteers can conduct an in-person home visit.
Meet Dutchess (aka Dutch)!
Dutchess is a sweet, gentle 13-year-old yellow lab. This girl is a total couch potato who just wants a cool, cozy spot to nap and some gentle pets and brushing to go with it.
When Dutchess came into rescue, she hadn't been vetted in years and was quietly struggling with arthritis pain — her owners surrendered her, and she's been making up for lost time ever since. Since coming into care, she's had a dental, an ear hematoma repair, and treatment for a UTI, ear infections, and hot spots. She's on a few daily medications to keep her comfortable (Cosequin, gabapentin, Carprovet, and amantadine), all manageable and worth every penny for the peace this old girl deserves.
At 78 lbs, Dutchess is fully housebroken, calm, quiet (she doesn't bark), and great on a leash. She's good with other dogs and respectful older kids, but due to her arthritis she does best with gentle, considerate humans — cats are still a question mark. She sleeps in a dog bed, isn't crate trained, and because of her arthritis, she cannot do stairs and is too heavy to be picked up or carried — so her new home should be stair-free with easy, ground-level access to a yard for potty breaks. A fenced yard isn't required, but easy outdoor access is a must.
Dutchess isn't looking for excitement — just a soft bed, a cool napping spot, and someone to love on her senior years. Could that be you?