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My name is Leonard!

Posted over 3 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
13 years 10 months old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

2/28/2020

Hi there, I’m Leonard!

I am an older gentleman, probably around 10 or 11 years old, 50 pounds and most likely a Shepherd mix. I am mostly potty trained and have had just a few accidents at my foster home. I’m good on a leash and like most dogs but as an older man I need some space and rest sometimes too. I’ll let my dog friends and humans know when I’m tired of playing and need a nap! I was found in Mexico in a tiny crate and was really just skin and bones and couldn’t get up by myself so the amazing people at the Cantu Foundation rushed me to the vet and I made a full recovery!

I am a mellow and affectionate old man who has a lot of life left! My foster mom says my behavior is fantastic - not destructive, sleep all night, good on a walk, have done well when left home alone for short periods (have not tested more than 2 hours), and I’m just happy to be in a safe, quiet home. I am low maintenance and like to go on my walks to sniff around but have generally low exercise needs. We've been walking about a 0.5-1 mile in the morning and a shorter walk in the evening. I have done well off-leash in controlled areas and stick close to my humans. I haven’t had much real training so I definitely wander sometimes and am not always aware of voice-commands and sometimes my hearing isn't great. I LOVE coming home and getting into my bed. I will take off running to get to the front door when we round the corner to come back home from a walk. I spend most of the day in my bed and wag my tail for pets when you walk by! I am not, however, good at sharing my bed with other dogs and prefer my space.

I will do best in a home that does not have too rigid rules or expectations and can be patient with me. I can probably have dog siblings but they shouldn’t be too high energy because I need my rest and I need to be able to set my own boundaries. I would also do well in a home without young kids, but older kids would be good! I need a quiet home where I can sleep without too much going on. A good yard where I can poke around in the grass and bushes, or someone who will take me somewhere similar on walks would be perfection. I would probably be okay left alone for chunks of the day as long as I get out for a little exercise beforehand. My adoption fee is $150 and that includes spaying/neutering and vetting care. If you want to take me home, please fill out the form on the website here http://www.thecantufoundation.org/adopt.html

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