AGE
5 1/2 Years Old
BREED
Dane/Mastiff/Lab Mix
SEX
Male
WEIGHT
100 lbs
GOOD IN A HOME WITH
Dogs, Kids
This dog is a warrior King. He wandered into a firehouse as a stray and was brought into CACC. Labeled A hospice case at Chicago Animal Care and Control because he seemed blind on one eye and barely could stand on his front leg. A volunteer favorite, MCP pulled him and he became our family. We soon learned no one was dying. He was diagnosed with Blasto (and treated). Had his eye removed (and feeling spectacular). He is named after James P. Sullivan, or "Sully" after the character from the movie Monsters Inc. He is big and lovable and sometimes clumsy and without great awareness of his size. As a result, he'd do best with kids ages 5 and up, but has been living with a rough and tumble 2 year old for the past 6 months. He's a social monster, loves dogs, loves his people, probably doesn't love cats as he has a bit of a prey drive, but he will protect your yard from squirrels and birds and rabbits. He is not vocal, rarely barks. Despite his size he is so incredibly gentle. He has never once snapped at the kids, tolerates them like a holy person. Like his Great Dane roots would imply, he's a leaner, but he doesn't always snuggle and is happy to sleep on his own on the couch, the floor, the dog bed....or on top of your head if you'll allow it. He loves walks and is still working on his leash manners, but mostly due to his excitement over the neighborhood squirrels. He is smart. He would benefit from someone willing to put work into exercising him physically and mentally daily and continuing to work on his training skills. He can open doors of all sorts if he's bored and he has some anxiety when not exercised properly. To avoid all mischief he needs regular exercise, attention, and love. He will eat anything resembling any kind of food, but isn't much of a chewer otherwise. He's a sun god and does really love being outside with his family. He's only got one eye, but he doesn't miss the other one and plans to dress as Captain Hook for Halloween. He's not reactive to crowds, fireworks, storms, parades, etc. Ultimately, he could thrive in a number of different environments - out in the country, in the city, house with a yard, apartment with lots of walks. What will be more important to him will be his family and the time he gets to spend with them. This guy has more life in him than most human teens.
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Please feel free to email us or call us anytime for additional information on any of our animals - info@mcprescue.org or 312-388-3928. Our typical adoption fee is $300, which includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, deworming and other vetting as needed. Our adoption process includes an application, reference check and home visit.
