Meet Hans. Hans is 7 years old, 29 pounds, and the biggest of the dogs we took in from a heartbreaking hoarding case involving 36 dogs living in horrible conditions. While we may never know everything he saw or endured, when he looks at you with his big, sorrowful eyes, you can tell he has been through something hard. And yet, Hans is gentle. He is the kind of dog that does not ask for much. He is not demanding. He is not wild. He is not needy in the loud kind of way. He simply wants to be close, to feel safe, and to know that someone will be kind to him. More than anything, Hans wants a soft place to land. He has the soul of an old wise man. He does not spend much time playing like the younger dogs. Instead, he quietly watches over everyone around him with so much patience and calm. He is wonderful with other dogs, from big 66-pound dogs to tiny 16-week-old puppies. He does not mind kids, teens, or men, though he seems to prefer women. He is just incredibly easygoing. What Hans truly loves is comfort. A lap to crawl into. A soft place to rest. A chew bone. A treat. Peace. Safety. Love. He is clean in his crate and does well both at night and during the day. Sometimes he will let out a little howl to let you know he is not thrilled about it, but he settles quickly. He has been great in the house with no accidents. He walks well on a leash, does fine with a low fence, eats well in a group, and has been doing well on Purina dog food. Hans has had limited experience with cats, but when introduced, he was not aggressive at all. In fact, when a cat hissed at him, he quickly retreated to his foster's lap in a clear little “save me” moment. He is low energy and seems to be soaking up every bit of comfort foster care has given him. After the life he came from, it feels like Hans is finally getting to exhale. Dogs like Hans break your heart a little, because you can see that he has known hardship. But dogs like Hans also put it back together, because even after everything, he still wants to trust. He still wants to love. He still believes there might be someone out there for him. All Hans really wants is someone to love him. Someone who will look past the sadness in his eyes and see the sweet, gentle, faithful dog underneath. Someone who will give him the safe, quiet life he has always deserved. Hans is ready for his soft place to land. Please fill out an adoption application to have him join your family. His $200 adoption fee covers medical care to include vaccines, neuter, microchip, foster care and transportation from Louisiana to NY.