Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Lefty has had a rough start in life, but you would never know it from how much love he has to give. He is truly one of the sweetest and most affectionate dogs we have ever known, and we desperately want to find the home where he can finally stay.
Lefty was originally found on the streets of San Antonio and brought to the San Antonio Humane Society. He was adopted as a puppy and surrendered back in December 2025 due to a reported “lifestyle change.” We brought him home in January 2026.
At the time, we weren’t aware of any history of neglect, anxiety, or behavioral concerns. Once we got him home, though, it became pretty clear that he hadn’t had much structure or consistency. He didn’t know basic commands or household routines and was very anxious and unsure of himself. Our vet also shared our concerns that he appeared to have experienced neglect in his previous home.
We already had two large, five-year-old dogs—a black Lab we rescued and a golden retriever we’ve had since she was a puppy—so we weren’t new to rescue dogs. We spent the next six months working with Lefty on basic commands, routines, confidence, and just learning that he was safe. We worked with a professional trainer and our vet, who prescribed fluoxetine for his anxiety.
He made incredible progress. Once he started feeling safe, his personality really came out. Lefty is a HUGE love bug and total snuggler. He wants to be close to his people, is pretty low-key, and is perfectly happy with a good walk each day and then hanging out in his bed, crate, or next to you. He absolutely loves his crate and sees it as his safe place.
The biggest thing we learned during our time with Lefty is that he needs to be the only dog in his home.
He struggled living with our other dogs, particularly our golden retriever, and there were a couple of incidents between them. We took it very seriously and kept the dogs separated for most of the time while working with a professional trainer. We walked all three dogs together regularly and slowly worked on having them spend time together.
By the end of the six months, they had actually made a lot of progress and could mingle in the house for periods of time. We still kept a leash on Lefty and supervised closely, though, and we never got to the point where we felt comfortable just letting everyone freely coexist.
Interestingly, Lefty does fine encountering other dogs outside of the home and walked alongside our dogs without an issue. His challenge really seems to be sharing his home and space with another dog. After living with him and putting so much work into trying to make a multi-dog household work, we feel strongly that being the only dog is what will set him up for success.
Lefty also has anxiety that is well managed with fluoxetine and has sleep startle, so his future family will need to understand and respect his space when he’s sleeping.
In July, we moved Lefty to Chattanooga to live with a family member because we hoped getting him out of our multi-dog household would give him the fresh start he needed. Unfortunately, that person isn’t able to give him the consistency and long-term commitment he needs, which is why we are trying so hard to find his real forever home now.
Lefty really isn’t asking for much. He doesn’t need someone to run him five miles a day or entertain him constantly. He wants his walk, his cozy bed and crate, lots of snuggles, and a person he can love.
He has already been on the streets, adopted, surrendered, and moved more times than any dog should have to. Through all of it, he is still an unbelievably loving dog.
We just want his next move to be his last. Lefty deserves to be someone’s one and only and finally know that he’s home.
