MEET BUBBA — 3 YEARS OLD, LAB PYRENEES MIX Some dogs walk into your life and you can just feel how badly they want to belong. Bubba is one of them. This big, gentle boy came from Louisiana and was surrendered to the shelter with two other dogs when his owner could no longer afford to care for them. He did not understand why everything familiar disappeared overnight; he just knew he had to start over. A few weeks later, another rescue committed to taking him. Bubba was pulled from the shelter and was eager to arrive at his temporary foster home in Louisiana, but at the last minute the foster backed out. Return to the shelter? Start all over again? Instead, Bubba was taken to boarding, where he stayed for two long weeks. He was restless, lost weight, and cried for human companionship. For a dog like Bubba, boarding was not a break; it was heartbreak. Today, Bubba is finally safe, secure, and understood. He is around 66 pounds and working his way back to his healthy weight of about 80 pounds. He is a big, loving Lab/Pyrenees mix with the sweetest soul. Bubba is a shadow dog, the kind who follows you from room to room, grateful just to be near someone who cares. He does not ask for much, just kindness, consistency, and a family who will not give up on him. Bubba has some teeth that are ground down, likely from chewing on something rough during a difficult period in his past. Dogs who are tied out sometimes chew to get off the chain. The good news is that he has no pain and eats normally. It is simply a reminder of what he has overcome and how ready he is for a better life. Bubba has tested positive for heartworm. He shows no symptoms and is currently on slow-kill treatment. All necessary medications will be provided to the adopter, and additional details about his care will be shared once an application is submitted. He is up to date on vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped. ADOPTION CRITERIA: - No crating; use a baby gate if not home - Fenced backyard required (no invisible fences) - Someone who is home more during the day - Children must be 7 years of age or older Bubba is being fostered in South Bend, Indiana. His adoption fee is $395. Please submit an application on our website: www.indianasaveadog.com