River

Meet River, a 5 year old Dane X. River is a gentle giant with a heart as big as he is. This cat-loving Great Dane mix has white twinkle toes and a lover's soul through and through, and he would love to cuddle with a cat on a cold winter's night! He loves going to doggy daycare and meeting people, and he is the best boy and an easy keeper. Basically, if you wanted a dog who thinks everyone is his new best friend, congratulations, you found him.

River is being fostered in Minnesota. He came to us from Louisiana, where there are far too many dogs and very few humans who care. The dogs there are just trying to survive each day, with only the rescuers to look out for them. River has been waiting in rescue for his forever home for far too long - well over a year - because he was too ordinary in Louisiana. We think he's spectacular and just a gem, and he is exactly the kind of dog UDR strives to help.

River is currently fostered in a home with other Danes. His foster tells us he is dog friendly, loves going to doggy daycare, likes playing with the resident cat, rides well in the car, is totally crate trained, house trained, and loves meeting kids of all ages.

Now, the fine print: he does not like squirrels. At all. He has strong opinions about squirrels and would like to discuss them at length, preferably while chasing them. He is also still working out the whole "leash and walk at the same time" concept, a work in progress! River believes anything left on the counter was clearly put there for him. He has agreed to work on this with his foster mom! A high, sturdy fence is a must, unless you want him visiting the neighbors to continue the squirrel negotiations. Can't be perfect, but he's working on it and perfection is his goal. River tries so hard every day to be the best-est boy, but the temptations of food on the counter and squirrels are just to much some days. We all get it. But hey your yard will be clear of those pesky varmints and your counters will be spotless! River has spent his life far too long waiting and we know moving him to our rescue was the right thing for him. Let's find him a forever home. He is so deserving!!!! Yes he has a couple enduring quirks, but who doesnt?

If you adopt River, you will probably say you don't understand why he wasn't scooped up by another family. And you will be so thankful it was you. Interested in meeting River? He is being fostered in the Twin Cities metro, MN. www.uniteddobermanrescue.org