❤️ Meet Mr. Boots – The Gentleman Who Deserves His Soft Landing ❤️ Some dogs spend their whole lives knowing love. Boots had to survive first. Estimated to be around 10 years old, Boots spent nearly six months alone outdoors, running and surviving through fear, harsh weather, and neglect after escaping a property in Fletcher. Before rescue, he was known as Apache—but today, he is simply Mr. Boots… and he is finally safe. And after everything he has endured… This sweet senior boy is still gentle. Still trusting. Still hoping. 🐾 About Boots: ✔️ Fully vaccinated ✔️ House trained ✔️ Leash trained ✔️ Calm and laid back in the home ✔️ Good with dogs his size ✔️ No food or toy aggression Boots is the definition of an old soul. He enjoys peace, routine, and simply being near his people. He is not demanding or high energy—just grateful for kindness and comfort. 💛 Boots’ Personality Boots is a quiet gentleman. He settles beautifully indoors and enjoys calm companionship more than anything. After surviving so long on his own, he is learning what safety feels like—and it suits him well. He coexists nicely with other dogs his size, but because he no longer fully understands his own size and has a prey drive, he cannot live with cats or very small dogs. What Boots wants most is simple: A soft bed. A calm home. And someone willing to love him exactly as he is. 🩺 Boots’ Medical Needs Boots is considered special needs and will need an adopter with a compassionate heart. He suffers from: Severe dental and gum disease Chronic respiratory/tracheal concerns causing a persistent cough Ongoing medical monitoring and supportive care Years of neglect likely left lasting damage, and at this time sedation and extensive procedures may not be safe for him. But here’s what matters: Boots is not giving up. And neither are we. Stella’s Sanctuary will continue working to financially support his care and help ensure he remains comfortable and loved. 🏡 Boots’ Ideal Home Boots is looking for: ✔️ A calm, stable home ✔️ Someone who understands senior or special-needs dogs ✔️ No cats or very small dogs ✔️ A family willing to offer comfort, patience, and companionship He doesn’t need perfection. He doesn’t need adventures or endless activity. He simply needs peace. ❤️ Why Boots Matters Boots survived six months completely alone. He survived hunger. Fear. Neglect. Pain. Now he deserves something different. Not more survival. Belonging. His story should not end with medical hardship defining him. It should end with warmth, dignity, and knowing he was finally loved the way he always deserved. 📍 Adoption through Stella’s Sanctuary 📩 Special-needs adopters encouraged to apply Boots survived alone. Now let’s make sure he never feels alone again. ❤️🐾