They say dogs live in the moment, but if you look into Huey Howard's soulful eyes, you'll see a story of incredible resilience. Huey's life has been defined by storms-both literal and metaphorical, but his spirit remains unbroken. The First Storm: Six years ago, Huey was given away to a total stranger the night before a major hurricane. He weathered that storm with grace, hoping he'd finally found his "forever." The Second Storm: After six years of loyalty, his family split up, and Huey found himself unwanted and in an unsafe situation. Despite being let down by the people he trusted most-and receiving little to no veterinary care in his past-Huey hasn't let bitterness take root. He is a 9-year-old Golden Doodle who still believes a human's touch is the best thing in the world. At 84 pounds, Huey is a "velcro dog" in a jumbo package. Despite years of medical neglect, Huey is Heartworm Negative! It's a testament to his strength, and he is now fully caught up on all vaccinations and groomed. He is incredibly friendly with humans of all shapes and sizes. If you have a lap, he will try (bravely) to fit in it. Huey is looking for a peaceful retirement home where the only "storms" are the ones he watches safely from a cozy rug. Recently, senior bloodwork suggested Huey may be facing a challenge with liver cancer, but Huey doesn't know he's "senior"-and he certainly doesn't act like it! After a lifetime with little to no exercise, Huey is currently having a mobility renaissance. Between playing with his foster sibling and enjoying short, frequent walks, we have seen a marked improvement in his strength and movement and has even lost a few pounds! He is proof that it's never too late for a fresh start. To support this new lease on life, we are managing his health with a thoughtful, holistic approach. We focus on a specialized diet and high-quality supplements to support his liver and keep his joints jumping. Our goal is simple: to ensure his golden years are lived with maximum mobility, zero pain, and a heart full of joy. The Ideal Home: Huey needs a family who understands that "forever" is about the quality of the days, not just the quantity. No Felines, Please: Huey is a "dog's dog" and a "people's dog," but he's decided that cats are just not his cup of tea. A Commitment to Wellness: Huey needs a family committed to his holistic regimen and his newfound love for gentle exercise. After a lifetime of uncertainty, Huey needs to know he is finally safe. He needs a home where "forever" actually means forever! PLEASE 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!