Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Not good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I hear the train a-coming. It's rolling 'round the bend. And I ain't seen the sunshine since I don't know when… If you know these lyrics, I am pretty sure you know who my namesake is. My name is CASH. I am named after the legendary music artist with a soulful voice. I don’t quite have his singing ability. Actually, I am very quiet. When I do bark, my foster momma says it is pretty wimpy and more of a whine. She likes that I am not very vocal. I was not born in Arkansas like Johnny. My hometown is in southern Indiana. It was there that I became a “Highwayman” when I was walking the roadside as a stray dog. I was picked up by the local animal control officers and threw behind bars. If I had a better singing voice, I could have serenaded the other shelter animals with my rendition of “Folsom Prison Blues”. When I promised to “Walk the Line”, I was released to Rover Rescue. All I could do was “Cry! Cry! Cry!” knowing that my life was going to be so much better. I was going to live in Illinois in a loving foster home until my furever home finds me. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to ride in the “General Lee” on the 5 hour trip. My transport north was in a van along with other dogs excited to become Rover Rescue fosters. I am truly a “Man in Black”. However, I do have some white on my legs and chest along with some black spots. The vet thinks that I may be a Black Labrador Retriever and German Shorthair Pointer mix. My brown eyes are my most striking feature. They are the color of warm cognac. You just get lost when you stare into them. I currently weigh 53 pounds with an ideal weight being around 57. I am a charming young adult, around the ages of 15 to 18 months. I am one of the most affectionate dogs. I love to snuggle with my people. When on the couch, I will join you and will have to be as close as possible, if not in your lap. I will not be happy unless I get to sleep with you. I just want to be your cuddle bug. All I have to do is look at you with my big brown eyes and I get my way. My foster momma thinks I would be a great fit for just about any household. Even though there are no small children in my foster home, I seem to really like kids of all ages. I was very gentle when I met children at a recent adoption event. I am housebroken and crate trained. My crate is my security blanket. I will run and hide in it when I am unsure of loud noises. I eat all my meals in my crate. I will patiently wait inside if my meal is delayed. When I first arrived in my current home, I would spend my alone time and bedtime crated. Now that I have proved that I am not having accidents and am not destructive, the door is hardly ever shut. When I am contained in my crate, I am very quiet. I would love to have a June, Willie or Waylon dog in my furever home. I have been introduced to several dogs and have been friendly with all. I match the other dog’s activity level. When there was a 4 month old puppy in the house who was a burning “Ring of Fire”, I was a great playmate/babysitter. Now that there is only the 8 year old resident dog, I am much more calm like “Cool Water”. I do enjoy playing with toys and will play catch. I even bring the ball back for another throw. I will need a home without any cats. I am way too interested in birds, squirrels and rabbits also. A fenced yard will be needed to keep me safe. I do like to follow my nose. I walk well on a leash and enjoy car rides. I ride in the backseat, but will put my head on your shoulder. “Well, Alright” if you are looking to add a country gem to your household, please consider me, CASH. At least, I am not “A Boy Named Sue!” My foster momma, Darla, would love to talk to you on her home phone of 630/406-9405. The adoption fee for CASH is $225.
Adoption fee includes:
- microchip
- spay/neuter
- age appropriate vaccinations: Bordetella, DH(L)PP, rabies
- heartworm preventive & flea/tick preventive
