Meathead

Your new best friend could be just one meat and greet away! Meet Meathead a male Boxer mix who is about 3 years old. He has a brown and white coat with short fur and a name that makes quite an introduction. Behind that unforgettable name is a dog waiting for a family to call his own. We are still getting to know him, but you do not need a long list of facts to want to learn more about this handsome boy.Meathead weighs about 73 pounds, so he is a large dog with plenty of presence. He is definitely not a pocket-sized companion. If bigger dogs are your kind of dogs, he may be just your size. Welcoming him home means making room for a substantial new member of the family. His size is part of what makes him Meathead, and we hope someone will see this big boy and picture a place for him in their life.Meathead is good with other dogs and good with children too. Those are encouraging things to know if your household already includes kids or canine companions. He could be worth getting to know as you look for the right addition to your family. His history with cats is unknown so we cannot yet say whether a feline friend would be a match. Any introductions need to be slow and careful, so everyone has time to get acquainted without being rushed.His crate training is underway and is working to perfect being the ideal gentleman while resting in his crate. His new family will need to learn which routines he knows and where he needs support. He is already house and leash trained which is a big plus for Meathead and his family. A patient family who can give him time to settle in and work through those next steps is important. Although he is housetrained, it is important to remember that accidents can occur while adjusting to a new home environment. This big boy needs room to run and stretch his legs. Space to move and people willing to take the time to get to know him are important parts in the home of his forever family.Have room in your home and heart for Meathead? He needs a loving family and a place where he belongs. If this big boy sounds like a possible match, we would love to hear from you. Come meet the dog behind the unforgettable name and see if the next chapter of your life has room for Meathead.* When considering adoption, keep in mind that dogs thrive on structure and routine. They adjust much better when their owners are committed to providing consistency and stability.The adoption fee for Meathead is $500. That includes the cost of spaying/neutering, up to date vaccinations, foster care, rescue and transportation fees. To get the ball rolling, head over to our Adoption Application and submit your application today. A Dog Star representative will contact you within 24 hours. To speed up the process, contact your vet and give them permission to speak with us.If you do not get a response within 24 hours, check your spam folder.