Size
(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
A BIG, LOVABLE GUY: Approx. 9 years old / 102 lbs. & needs to lose a lot of weight! Hi, my name is Goliath! I was with Mostly Mutts back in 2019 when I was adopted and thought I had found my furever home. Unfortunately, that was not the case due to no fault at all of mine! Thankfully, I worked my way back to Mostly Mutts from animal control and have once again become a favorite of the shelter volunteers! I got to spend some time in the prison/foster training program where I had a great time, worked on losing some of the 20+ lbs. I need to lose and I learned a lot, too! I just went to a wonderful foster home so look for more updates about that soon! • OTHER DOGS/CATS/KIDS: I liked the dogs I met at Mostly Mutts and in the prison/foster training program, although I did try to mount them sometimes, so if you have a patient doggie who wouldn’t mind that, let’s meet! / I met a cat recently at Mostly Mutts and was interested, but respectful. If you have a dog-friendly or dog-tolerant cat at home, let’s meet. / I met nice kids around 10 years old at Mostly Mutts, so kids 10+ in my new home could be a good fit for me. Let’s meet and best no toddlers that I may bump over. • PERSONALITY/ENERGY LEVEL: It is no accident that the volunteers love me, and they describe me as ‘a total love who is sweet and wonderful’ with a gentle, friendly nature. What’s not to love? I’m super social with the volunteers. I’m a big guy with the potential to be a strong puller, but I have had nice walking manners and I’m just so happy to be with you! Loving and affectionate, I readily accept love and give it in return. / My energy level is 4-6. • SKILLS/CRATE/POTTY: I’m a proud graduate of the Mostly Mutts University training program so I’ve learned the ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, ‘come’, ‘drop it’, ‘leave it’ and ‘place’ commands. I also use proper door etiquette and have good leash manners as well as accept nice strangers without jumping. / I don’t like my crate and will protest loudly when being in there. The good news is, I’ve been a good boy out of my crate, so I might not need one in my new home. / My potty habits have been good on the shelter schedule so hopefully that will be the case in my new home, too. • LIKES/DISLIKES: I enjoy soaking up attention and love those butt scratches and having my handsome coat brushed. Being with people makes me happy, and I will whine when people are nearby as if to say, ‘look at me – I’m ready to be your buddy!’ / I can’t think of any dislikes, though I’m sure I wouldn’t like it if I didn’t get enough love, attention, exercise, and training. • MEDICAL: I'm current on my annual vaccinations, micro-chipped and neutered. I came back to MM with ear infections which have been treated, and what seems to be chronic skin allergies, so I’m getting medicated baths twice a week which can be done in my new home. I am also taking Apoquel to help with my allergies. I may not have to stay on this medication long-term, so please ask about this. I have minimal tartar on my molars, so my adoptive family should consult with their vet and consider a dental cleaning in the future. I’ve started on an over-the-counter joint supplement, Cosequin, to help with some hip stiffness I’m experiencing which is likely due to my excess weight. It’s good for older dogs as well so I should stay on it. I am looking for a great family to give me a loving home for the rest of my life! My adoption fee is $299.00, and I’m located in Kennesaw, Ga. March 7, 2025, 10:03 am
