Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Story
Someone, please give Stanley the happy ending he's been waiting for. 🤎
It's hard to believe that this incredible boy has been with us since February... and somehow, he has had little to no interest.
When Stanley first came into our care, he was found as a stray on the side of the road in heartbreaking condition. He was severely emaciated, exhausted, and clearly had been through more than any dog ever should. Despite everything life had thrown at him, Stanley never stopped being gentle. He never stopped trusting people. He simply waited for someone to show him kindness.
Thanks to an amazing foster family, that's exactly what happened.
Over the past several months, Stanley has completely transformed. He gained the healthy weight he desperately needed, saw a veterinary cardiologist to ensure he received the best possible care, started the right medications, successfully completed treatment for heartworm disease, and has absolutely blossomed into the happiest, healthiest version of himself.
Today, Stanley is thriving.
He's the definition of an old soul—calm, gentle, and simply happy to be near the people he loves. He doesn't ask for much. A soft bed. A sunny spot in the yard to soak up the sunshine. A cozy couch. A family to love.
Stanley is:
🐾 Wonderful with other dogs.
🐾 Absolutely adores children and is incredibly gentle with them.
🐾 Completely trustworthy when left home alone—he's non-destructive and has wonderful house manners.
🐾 A professional sunbather who could happily spend hours lounging outside before coming in for a long nap.
🐾 Sweet, affectionate, and endlessly grateful for every bit of love he receives.
The only thing Stanley asks is for a home without cats.
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this boy. He has every quality people say they're looking for—a calm temperament, great manners, a loving personality, and an easygoing nature. Yet somehow, day after day, application after application, Stanley continues to be overlooked.
Maybe it's because he's older.
Maybe it's because he's not a tiny puppy anymore.
Maybe it's because black dogs are so often passed by.
Whatever the reason, it doesn't change the fact that Stanley deserves a family just as much as any puppy who walks through our doors.
He's done the hard part. He's survived being abandoned. He's fought through his medical treatments. He's learned what it feels like to be loved again.
Now he just needs someone who will make that love permanent.
If you're looking for a loyal companion who will happily spend his days by your side, greet you with the sweetest smile, and remind you every single day how grateful rescue dogs are, Stanley is your guy.
Please help us share Stanley's story. We know his perfect family is out there—we just need to help them find him.
