Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Location: Howard Lake, MN
Hi, I'm Gerald! (The Gentle Giant)
I am a super sweet, all-around good boy. People tell me I am just a little puppy trapped inside a
big dog body. I know the big scar above my left eye is the first thing you notice when you look at
me. You might assume a big boy like me was a top dog in dog fighting or used as a bait dog, but
that is the furthest from the truth. The story behind my scar might break your heart, but I can
promise you it hasn’t broken my spirit. I was starved of love in my past, which just means I am making up for lost time and am ready to receive all the love you have to give!
I am still learning how to be a real dog, and I am finding out that life is actually pretty amazing. I
am as easy to please as he is to love!
My Ideal Home:
- Kid-Friendly: I am excellent with smaller kids. However, I truly do not know my own strength. On rare occasions, I can get a little too rambunctious, so keep an eye on me around the little ones.
- Dog-Friendly: I am fantastic with other dogs and great with puppies, though my foster parent suggests monitoring puppy playtime.
- Pack Style: I can be your only dog, but I would absolutely thrive with a large alpha dog to look up to. I am definitely not an alpha male myself.
- Daily Flow: I am completely house-trained. I will vocalize and let you know when I need to go potty or when I am ready to play!
My Absolute Favorite Things:
- The Outdoors: I love being outside feeling the fresh air.
- New Games: I recently realized that playing tug-of-war is actually a game, and guess what? I am really good at it!
- Toys: I love balls of all kinds, squeaky or silent. I also adore carrying and chewing my stuffies.
- Food: Food is life! I will do just about anything for a tasty treat. Warning: I learn very fast exactly where the treat cupboard is located.
My One Little Fear:
- Please don't spray me with the garden hose on full blast. It scares me, so let's stick to gentle splashes instead.
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The best way to show interest in an animal is to submit an adoption application by visiting our website (www.rescuenetworkmn.org).
Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, heartworm test (dogs over 9 months), FIV/FeLV test (cats - one in the litter), dewormed, and microchip implant (including registration).
Rescue Network is strictly foster based which means all adoptable animals are in a home and there cannot be a meet until an application is submitted and approved. We have no way of knowing the breeds in the animals. All breeds listed are best guess.
