Lou

Can I interest anyone in providing sweet senior boy Lou a forever home? Lou was adopted out in 2017 and was recently surrendered back to us through no fault of his own. The other dog in the home suddenly started picking fights with him over food and his owner felt it was in Lou's best interest to return him to Big Fluffy so that we could find him a new family. Lou is estimated to be between 10-12 years old. It breaks my heart to see him back with us after so long, and as an older man, he shouldn't have to worry about where he will be spending his remaining years. He's probably confused and wondering what he did wrong... well, Lou, the answer is nothing! Lou is described as a lover who aspires to spend his days snoozing and snuggling, whether it be with a human or another dog. He's a bigger boy at 75 pounds, but despite his size, he is a big mush. He's good with kids (lived with a 2-year-old) and cats (he lived with 3 of them). Even though he's a mature dude, he can still get excited and jump up when he greets people, and he gets a bit excited when he greets other dogs as well but seems to settle in quickly. He rides great in the car, stays quiet while you work (except for some minor snoring), and still has some energy to go for a walk or run around the yard. He would prefer someone who is home more often than not and would love a doggy sibling to hang with. Lou's needs are simple -- a soft bed, some warm blankets, and a human who promises to love him and keep him forever. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/ and email [email protected]. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for 1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only hold it for one hour per month of age (i.e. a 4-month-old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break). 2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise. 3.) Socialization. The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home. 4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well-adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded ten-fold, for years to come. Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy. Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time-consuming and can be expensive. All dogs require supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well-socialized dog is more than worth the effort to get them there.