My name is Goliath!

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.