Location: Howard Lake, MN Hi, I'm Gerald! (The Gentle Giant) I am a super sweet, all-around good boy. People tell me I am just a little puppy trapped inside a big dog body. I know the big scar above my left eye is the first thing you notice when you look at me. You might assume a big boy like me was a top dog in dog fighting or used as a bait dog, but that is the furthest from the truth. The story behind my scar might break your heart, but I can promise you it hasn't broken my spirit. I was starved of love in my past, which just means I am making up for lost time and am ready to receive all the love you have to give! I am still learning how to be a real dog, and I am finding out that life is actually pretty amazing. I am as easy to please as he is to love! My Ideal Home: - Kid-Friendly: I am excellent with smaller kids. However, I truly do not know my own strength. On rare occasions, I can get a little too rambunctious, so keep an eye on me around the little ones. - Dog-Friendly: I am fantastic with other dogs and great with puppies, though my foster parent suggests monitoring puppy playtime. - Pack Style: I can be your only dog, but I would absolutely thrive with a large alpha dog to look up to. I am definitely not an alpha male myself. - Daily Flow: I am completely house-trained. I will vocalize and let you know when I need to go potty or when I am ready to play! My Absolute Favorite Things: - The Outdoors: I love being outside feeling the fresh air. - New Games: I recently realized that playing tug-of-war is actually a game, and guess what? I am really good at it! - Toys: I love balls of all kinds, squeaky or silent. I also adore carrying and chewing my stuffies. - Food: Food is life! I will do just about anything for a tasty treat. Warning: I learn very fast exactly where the treat cupboard is located. My One Little Fear: - Please don't spray me with the garden hose on full blast. It scares me, so let's stick to gentle splashes instead. --------------- The best way to show interest in an animal is to submit an adoption application by visiting our website (www.rescuenetworkmn.org). Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, heartworm test (dogs over 9 months), FIV/FeLV test (cats - one in the litter), dewormed, and microchip implant (including registration). Rescue Network is strictly foster based which means all adoptable animals are in a home and there cannot be a meet until an application is submitted and approved. We have no way of knowing the breeds in the animals. All breeds listed are best guess.