Yoki

LOCATION: Amelia Courthouse, VADOB: 07/2019 Meet YokiYoki is a handsome 6-year-old black and white mantle Great Dane with a huge heart and a deep love for his people. Weighing approximately 127 lbs, this sweet boy is house trained, leash trained, and trusted to have free roam of the home when left alone. He is incredibly loyal, affectionate, and forms very strong bonds with his caregivers.Yoki's family is making the heartbreaking decision to surrender him due to serious medical circumstances. His owner is currently battling Stage 3 esophageal cancer and undergoing ongoing treatment and surgeries, making it impossible for them to continue providing the care Yoki deserves. This decision comes from love and wanting the very best future for him.At home, Yoki is a calm and loving companion who enjoys being close to his people. He does not get on furniture or beds and is happiest simply spending time with his family. He loves attention, happily leans in for pets, and enjoys interactive play like tug-of-war and fetch. He also has no issues with people around his food or toys and has never shown food guarding behaviors.Yoki does have skin allergies that are currently managed with Apoquel and Benadryl. He is otherwise healthy, neutered, fully vetted, and kept current on heartworm and flea/tick prevention.While Yoki absolutely adores people once he gets to know them, he can initially be reactive toward strangers by barking, growling, and rushing toward them. However, once he realizes they are safe, he quickly becomes affectionate and attention-seeking. He would benefit from an adopter who understands large breed dogs and can help continue building his confidence around new people.Yoki's biggest challenge is his reactivity toward other dogs. Because of this, he will need to be the only dog in the home. He has shown strong reactions to unfamiliar dogs, including barking, growling, and lunging, particularly while on leash or near his property. He has previously lived peacefully with certain dogs, but overall he will do best in a calm, dog-free environment where he does not have to share his space.He has been around barn cats and generally ignores them indoors, though he may chase cats or horses outdoors if given the opportunity. He has also been around young grandchildren and has shown interest in them, though due to his large size he would need supervision around small children to avoid accidentally knocking them over.Yoki's ideal home is one where he can be the center of attention and continue enjoying the comfort and stability he has always known. He is looking for someone who understands that beneath his protective exterior is an incredibly sweet, devoted dog who simply loves his people deeply.To apply to adopt me, please fill out the application form!https://form.jotform.com/51994996709176All donation options, adoption applications, and important links are available here:https://linktr.ee/SrgdrrIf donating, please note who or what your donation is for.For more information, please email us at [email protected]. For an application to foster or adopt, please go to www.saverockythegreatdane.org and fill out an app. Thank you so much, we look forward to helping you.