TUCKER - LABRADOR RETRIEVER / GREAT DANE / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Great Dane / Mixed (short coat). Almost Home believes that every animal deserves a loving home regardless of appearance, age, or physical limitation. We have come together to give animals in need the safe and happy life they all deserve. Almost Home Animal Rescue believes that no animal is expendable. Adopting a friend: The animals, lucky enough to find refuge with Almost Home, are all in loving foster homes. If you are interested in the possibility of giving one of the animals a new lease on life, please contact us. The contact information is listed at the end of each biography. What you need to do to adopt: If you would like to adopt a pet in need from Almost Home, basically, an application must be filled out. We will check two personal references and a vet reference. If you are approved for adoption, there is a trial period of about one week to make sure this is the animal for you and you are the person for the animal. Along with the trial period, a contract must be signed that basically states that if ever you cannot keep the animal that you must return the animal to Almost Home. Last but not least, a home check will be done. Meet & Greets: An approved application is required. This does not mean that you have to adopt but that you are approved to do so if everything works out. Since we are foster based, this limits the amount of people coming to our homes. Hi, I’m Tucker — an 89 lb Great Dane/lab mix with a heart almost as big as my paws. I was rescued at the very last minute from a scary shelter where I was scheduled to be put down. I truly didn’t think anyone was coming for me… but then someone did. I got a second chance, and I’ve been doing my best to show just how grateful I am. I’m a well-mannered guy — loving, gentle, and loyal. I walk well on a leash, unless… well… a squirrel or bunny shows up. Then all bets are off! I mean, can you blame me? A strong hand and a couple of tugs get me right back to walking like a gentleman. I like to follow my person around, and I enjoy hanging out in the fenced-in yard, watching the world go by (and maybe keeping an eye out for those squirrels). I am a great watchdog! I only bark when there’s something worth barking about, and I stop when told. I’m smart like that. I do great with the two small dogs I’m fostered with. I try to play sometimes, but I forget how big I am compared to them — I’m never mean, just a little enthusiastic. I’m polite when meeting dogs on walks too — sometimes I say hi, sometimes I keep on walking. Honestly, I’d be perfectly happy as your one and only, as long as I’m not left alone for too long. I love being close to my people — snuggling, getting kisses, and soaking up hugs. Car rides? Yes please. Adventures? I’m your copilot. And when it’s time to relax, I’m cool with a crate — though I don’t need one. I’ll even go lie down and sleep in there with the door open. But here’s the thing… my foster mommy can only help one dog at a time. And the sooner I find my forever home, the sooner she can go back and save one of my friends who’s still at the shelter — waiting and hoping, like I once was. So if you’ve been looking for a sweet boy to love — I’m right here. If you have room in your heart and your home for a big guy with a huge heart, I promise to be the best boy. My second chance is here… will you be the one who gives me my happy ending? Love, Tucker If you would like to meet your new best friend, contact the Adoption Coordinator at infoalmosthometn or 865-236-0830. To fill out an application, go to .almosthometn. If you cannot get it to work, let us know and we will email it to you in a different format. Unless otherwise noted, all Almost Home cats are healthy, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and flea & tick preventative. ADOPTION FEE: The adoption fee for a cat is $85. The adoption fee for a kitten is $100. The adoption fee does include the kittens being fixed and their rabies shot when they are old enough through one of our local vets. The adoption fee for a dog is $200. The adoption fee for a puppy is $250. The adoption fee does include the puppies being fixed and their rabies shot when they are old enough through one of our local vets. Mature pet adoption fees are sometimes reduced. The adoption fee for pure bred dogs and cats will vary due to health and age of pet. This helps support our ill animals and our mutts that get left in the system longer. We do reserve the right to change the fees higher or lower due to the circumstance of the animal but what was stated above are the usual adoption fees. Microchipped pets will have a higher adoption fee. Our adoption fees do not cover the cost of the vetting and care the animal has received with us and if it ever does, the money just goes back it to helping other animals in need.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:

  Short

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	No
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found	No
  Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations