JORTS - The Big-Hearted Goofball with Retriever-Energy (and Size) Meet Jorts, a 4-year-old, 79-pound neutered male who somehow manages to be gentle and oversized puppy at the exact same time. Jorts is up to date on vaccinations, heartworm negative, and house trained, with a solid grasp of basic commands. He was returned when his family welcomed a newborn, and while that chapter closed, Jorts is more than ready to open a new one with people who have time for love, laughter, and a little clumsy joy. This guy is incredibly loving, sweet, and soft-hearted. He's the kind of dog who wants to be part of everything. Errands? Team activity. Yard time? Team activity. Sitting on the couch doing absolutely nothing? Still a team activity. He prefers not being left alone and thrives when he feels included and connected. Because of his large size and some anxiety, Jorts would do best in a home with older, dog-respectful kids who understand boundaries. He does wonderfully with other dogs and would love a canine buddy to romp with. A secure yard and active family would be his dream setup. Somewhere he can stretch his legs, chase the breeze, and then crash hard for cuddle time. Jorts can be a little nervous around new people at first, but once he settles in, his personality blooms. You'll see it in his giant smile, his happy body language, and his insistence on staying close by your side. He's smart, affectionate, a bit dopey, slightly clumsy, and completely endearing. Honestly, the clumsiness is part of the magic. If you're looking for a loyal shadow, a big-hearted teammate, and a dog who loves with his whole body and soul, Jorts might just be your guy. READ BELOW: If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application. *An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application* All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue). The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention. For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page: https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed. ***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!