Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Vegas — A Second Chance Worth Betting On.
Vegas is underweight, skittish, and incredibly submissive - but he has a loyal heart of gold. We can't say whether he's ever been mistreated, but his mannerisms make us wonder if he's spent some time surviving on his own.
Despite his fears, Vegas has a wonderfully playful side. He enjoys roughhousing with other dogs and has done well with the canine companions he's encountered during his journey to rescue.
He's also a pretty enthusiastic tail-wagger!
Vegas wants affection. You can see it. But sometimes he seems genuinely conflicted about whether he should approach or retreat. He'll start toward you, second-guess himself, and then decide that the possibility of getting some love is worth being brave.
It's both endearing and a little heartbreaking.
After only FOUR DAYS in foster care, he’s cowering less, seeking affection more, and slowly discovering that he doesn't have to spend every moment anticipating something unpleasant.
Vegas is also showing signs that being left behind is something he finds particularly difficult.
He is non-destructive when left alone - no shredded furniture, no demolished belongings, no household renovations conducted without permission. However, he does vocalize his sadness at being left behind.
Today, I left him home with my husband, thinking that having company might make things easier. Vegas had other opinions.
He complained. He howled a couple of times. And when I returned, he had a few things to say about my unacceptable absence.
My husband is understandably disappointed to discover that he's apparently the spare human.
In all seriousness, Vegas is developing an attachment to me, likely because I'm the person spending the most time helping him feel comfortable. He hasn't been here long enough for us to know whether his distress when separated will improve as he settles in, but it's something his future family should understand and be willing to work on.
He'll need people who are patient about building his confidence, who can help him gradually learn that departures aren't permanent, and who won't punish him for being frightened or vocal.
What does Vegas need? A full belly. A soft bed. A patient heart. And a lifetime of never having to wonder whether he's wanted.
After all, this boy has already gambled on trusting us.
I'd say he's earned a winning hand. ❤️
