Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Estimated DOB 11/1/2023, weight 55 pounds
Beefcake is a master of disguise – we’ve come to learn that he’s actually a Golden Retriever stuck in his big-boy Am Staff body. He’s an absolute goofball!
Beefcake plays wonderfully with other dogs and loves to play tag and wrestle but, with a little boundary help from his humans, he is also respectful of dogs that may not be interested in playing. If there aren’t any dogs to play with, he also enjoys a game of tug or fetch with his foster humans! He would love to have a doggie sibling (especially one that loves to play with him) but would also be just fine as a solo pup.
If you’re looking for a weighted blanket, look no further! In the house, Beefcake transforms into a loaf, and his preferred cuddle position is directly on top of you. He’ll never say no to a movie night, but he has no preference on genre, so it’s your pick every night! He’s very quiet and isn’t bothered by outside noises/ sights (e.g., lawnmowers, garbage trucks, passing dogs, etc.), so he makes for a great work-from-home partner too.
He’s house-trained and crate-trained. He loves to learn – he knows how to sit, walks well on a leash (except when he sees a squirrel), is working on his “place” command, and is generally keen to learn new things.
Other things to know about this goofy boy:
+ He has a high prey drive for squirrels. We’re working on this every day, and he’s improving, but his new family should be prepared to help him continue working through this to ensure walks are enjoyable for everyone.
+ He’s interested in the neighborhood outdoor cats and has politely met one that was lying down. However, with his prey drive, he may be better in a home without cats.
+ He doesn’t live with a child in his foster home, but he has been fine around them at weekend adoptions, and he has walked past them in close proximity/ watched them at the Farmer’s Market as well as the park and didn’t seem bothered or overly interested. We think he’d be okay in a home with kids but would be best if they’re older, given his size and energy levels.
For more pictures and videos of Beefcake, check out his Google photo album here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17fTbqIxpYQ_9zt15uG_VzKIxLcvgiJuq
HOPE ID: D24-1207-0047
If you are interested in Beefcake and would like to fill out a Dog Adoption Application, please go to: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt from us but it initiates contact with us and gets the process started. If you have questions prior to filling out the application, email us at lisagilchrist16@gmail.com and a volunteer will get back to you.
