Gavin - Located in TX

Gavin was found wandering the streets of Houston TX, worn down by a life he never asked for. He was rescued by one of MAD's most experienced fosters - it took multiple visits, but she refused to give up on him when the world already had. Gavin came to us with scabs and wounds from surviving on the streets, including an injured leg cause by BB gun shots. Despite everything he has been through, Gavin's spirit is 100%% full of love. He is incredibly affectionate, gentle and adoring of his people. He just wants to be loved and to give love right back. Now that he has been receiving kindness, attention and medical care, Gavin has become even more trusting and at home. He is heartworm positive, but after treatment he will be ready for adoption and a life of giving as much as he is given by his lucky new family.Gavin is fantastic in the house, zero destruction even when left alone for house. He is a big boy at 78 lbs but he walks fantastic on a leash, is housebroken and doing great with crating. He can jump over a 4' kennel wall but doesn't try to jump the fence. Belly rubs are his favorite, and he loves rolling around on his back just for fun. He clearly never had an opportunity to play with balls or toys, but we anticipate he will be a big fan with more exposure given his playful nature.He is good with both dogs and cats! He has been great with a special needs older child and a very young baby. We anticipate he will be great with kids of all ages as he is truly an aware, smart and sensitive Malinois. If you are looking for a young Malinois with plenty of enegy but a low/medium energy pup on the "Mal" scale, and a perfect family dog or companion, reach out to learn more about this dear boy!***********************************************To apply to adopt, please fill out the application by clicking on the Adopt button or ask for this dog to be added to your existing application.All MAD dogs come with a series 3 Fi Collar and a six-month subscription. We are an official 501c3 organization that does not have a physical location. Our home address is in Michigan, however, the majority of our dogs are not located in Michigan. The physical location of each our our dogs is posted with the name of the pet or in the title area. If you are within 4 hours of the pet, please be prepared to pick the pet up. We do provide transport assistance up to 350 miles. The applicant must drive the remainder of the distance of the transport. The basic information that we have available is in our posting, but sometimes fosters and adoption counselors will post updates on the MAD Rescue Facebook page as well, https://www.facebook.com/groups/malinoisanddutchshepherdrescueinc.If you would like to further inquire on this animal, please fill out the application. Applications that are completed in our process and being considered as a match will speak to the adoption counselor and the dog's foster to gain more information about the dog.If you have questions about this pet please contact us at [email protected]. You may also call our toll free number at 844-MAD-RESQ or 844-623-7377.