🐾 MEET OUR SWEET JAKE: Your Loyal Shadow for Life! 🐾 This boy will quite literally follow you to the ends of the earth! Jake a stunning 2-year-old Lab mix who is officially searching for his true forever family. Jake was found abandoned and confused when we brought him into the sanctuary about a month and a half ago. At first, we were not sure what kind of pet he would make because he was slow to warm up to us. Within days, however, we realized Jake wasn't unfriendly—he was just terrified of being left alone. Once he knew he was safe, this boy came out of his shell and there was literally no stopping him! In those early days, we could not keep him contained. If he couldn't see us, he would climb any fence, ram through any gate, and he even broke out of a window just to get to us. Yet, he never once tried to run away—he always ran straight to the first person he could find. It has taken time and patience to convince him that he will never be abandoned again, and now that he trusts us, his amazing personality has completely blossomed. Why You Will Fall in Love with Jake: • Loyal Beyond Compare: Jake will literally be your shadow. As long as he can see you, he is completely content just knowing you are near. • Kid-Crazy & Friendly: Jake can hardly contain his excitement when he sees kids, and all he wants to do is play! He genuinely loves everyone he meets. • The Ultimate Adventure Buddy: If you take him on a vehicle ride or a hike, he is the happiest boy ever. He loves fetch and tug-of-war, though he is also great at entertaining himself with toys when his people are busy. • The 70-Pound Lap Dog: Jake is up for every outdoor adventure, but when it is time to relax on the couch, this 70-pound sweetheart firmly believes he is a tiny lap dog. • Brilliant & Polite: He is extraordinarily intelligent and has learned his basic manners very quickly. Because Jake’s devotion is so intense, he experiences severe FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) and separation anxiety when left completely alone. He has incredible agility and will climb tall fences or escape containment if he thinks it means he can follow you! Because of his deep desire to stay attached to your hip, he needs a home with secure fencing where he will not be left alone in a yard for long periods, and a family committed to keeping him safely indoors or leashed by their side. Jake has spent the last few weeks soaking up tons of love, safety, and cozy indoor movie days with our team. Now, he is completely ready to watch over a family of his very own.