Collins Meet the Chairman of the Chill Department. 3-year-old Yellow Lab mix | professional snuggler | certified good boy with impeccable couch etiquette Some dogs bring chaos. Some dogs bring zoomies. This gentleman brings...peace treaties. His name could very reasonably be Sir Couchington the Third, Patron Saint of Calm Vibes, because this dog has the emotional composure of a yoga instructor who drinks chamomile tea and says things like "let's all take a moment." Kids? He approves. Cats? Also approved. Dogs? Welcome to the coalition. Everyone passes the vibe check. He knows his basic commands, which he performs with the dignified efficiency of a very polite butler. Sit? Done. Stay? Of course. Jumping on people? Absolutely not. The man has standards. Even the household matriarch, a wise 79-year-old human, is firmly within his fan club. He treats her like royalty. Gentle, respectful, sweet. If dogs had resumes, his would simply say: "Excellent with grandmothers." Now let us briefly discuss his resume under the heading "Overcame Some Things, Like a Legend." Collins is heartworm positive but he has started treatment already and Take Paws will complete his treatment. He also had an FHO surgery and recovered with the quiet determination of a dog who refuses to let a plot twist ruin his story arc. Today he's doing great, living his life, and continuing his primary occupation: elite-level cuddling. Because truly, if cuddling were an Olympic sport, this dog would be standing on the podium while the national anthem plays and someone drapes a gold medal around his neck. His favorite activities include: Couch lounging with impressive dedication Loving people with his whole heart Existing in a state of calm so powerful it lowers the blood pressure of nearby mammals He is affectionate without being chaotic. Loving without being clingy. Chill without being boring. In other words, he is the extremely rare dog who manages to be both a total sweetheart and the human equivalent of turning the thermostat to "perfect." If your household could benefit from a loyal companion, a certified cuddle technician, and a dog whose entire personality says "we're going to be okay," then congratulations. You have just discovered him. And frankly... the real ones already know. 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!