Meet Echo 🐾 At 140 pounds, Echo is impossible to miss, but it’s his gentle heart that truly makes him unforgettable. Echo is a 5-year-old white Great Dane who has already been through more than most dogs ever should. He was lovingly surrendered by his family in Mississippi when they could no longer afford the medical care he needed. Since arriving in his Illinois foster home, Echo has received that care and so much more: completing heart worm treatment, undergoing surgery to correct entropion eyes, and soaking up all the love and comfort he’s been missing. Now healthy, healed, and thriving, Echo is ready for the next chapter: a forever home where he can relax, be adored, and enjoy the life he deserves. Despite his size, Echo is the definition of a gentle giant. He adores people and will happily lean his full weight into you for pets (consider yourself warned — personal space is not his thing). He’s convinced he’s a lap dog and will try his best to prove it. His favorite activities include lounging on the couch, sunbathing like a pro, and enjoying a good snack. Echo is wonderfully social and has done great living with other dogs — both big and small — as well as cats, who he peacefully coexists with. He walks beautifully on a leash and is easy to handle. One important thing to know about Echo is that he is deaf. But don’t let that concern you — he navigates the world with confidence and responds well to visual cues and routine. In many ways, his deafness only adds to his charm and resilience. Echo has overcome so much and has so much love left to give. All he needs now is a family who will cherish him through his golden years. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate, couch-loving companion who will quite literally lean on you through life, Echo is your guy. Apply to meet Echo today and give this incredible boy the happy ending he’s been waiting for.