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Background:

Draco is a shy but stunning 70-pound Lab/Great Pyrenees (“GP”) mix with a genuinely sweet personality. He has a thick, white/cream colored, heavy-shedding coat and is estimated to be about three years old. Found as a stray in Pinal County on December 1, 2025, he was brought to the shelter, where a volunteer immediately stepped up to care for him until a foster could be located. DLRR welcomed him just before Christmas.

Draco appears to have come from a difficult past. Early on, he was fearful of everyday interactions—being leashed, touched, or approached. With gentle handling and a calm, predictable environment, he has made impressive progress in a short time.  As his fosters, we believe Draco had little to no experience living indoors, but he quickly learned how to use the doggie door on his own. He can still be stubborn, skittish, and easily startled by household noises or sudden movements, and he remains very alert to his surroundings.

Furever Family Supportive Criteria:

Draco needs a confident, patient adopter who can guide him through new experiences and continue helping him build confidence and basic manners. Slow, calm introductions to new people, places, and pets will help. He will do best with someone who is home-based and can help him gradually learn to feel secure when left alone.

Draco has been around a variety of dogs but does not do well with hyper, high-energy canines or chaotic -environments. He has been wonderful with our calm senior Lab and has done well meeting low-energy neighborhood dogs. He would thrive with a mellow canine companion, but he could also do well as an
only dog with an adopter he can bond with and learn from.  When Draco feels safe, he is very affectionate, enjoys being petted, and rides nicely in the car.

Draco can be a counter surfer.  He has been resistant to the crate but sleeps soundly through the night with free roam of the house. He had one accident during his first few days with us but has been fully reliable
since.

Draco will occasionally steal socks left on the floor, but he has not shown any destructive behavior. He enjoys emptying the toy bucket, chewing on Nylabones, and may chase a frisbee—though his attention span is
short.

Current Medications / Supplements:

• Prebiotic/Probiotic (gut health)
• Trazodone (as needed for anxiety or stressful situations)
• Eukanuba
• Simparica (monthly flea and tick prevention)

Health Testing:

• Negative for Valley Fever
• Negative for Tick Fever
• Negative Heartworm test

Adopters who can offer time to decompress, reassurance, and lots of love will see Draco continue to blossom. He is a loving, sensitive boy who simply needed space to feel safe—and he’s thriving now.

Draco is a work in progress and may be best suited for an adopter with experience in GP/Lab breeds. If you have the time, patience, and heart to help this beautiful boy continue to grow, we’d love to talk and see if
you might be the right match.  *NOTE: Approved adopters PLEASE submit a Text if you fit the above criteria and include your first and last name and contact number on file with DLRR.  Thank you!

My name’s Jack and I am the most loyal and smart companion you could
ever want! I think I was supposed to be a “Bird” dog but now I am
a “Ball” dog. I love to play fetch and I bring the ball right
back. I especially love to dive into the pool for it. I can also find that
ball anywhere, even if it goes deep into a bush where all you can see is my
little wagging stub of a tail! I’m told it’s really cute but I
can’t really see it anymore! My fur is short and easy to care for. I
dry quickly when it is time to go inside.

When I am inside, I like to be near my people. I am trained to use my
special doggie door to go potty outside. I am excited to announce that I
don’t have to wear those silly pants anymore! I guess I have a thing
called diabetes insipidous which makes me really thirsty and have to pee a
lot. I used to then dribble a little inside without even knowing it! NOW, I
get peanut butter 3 times a day and I don’t dribble anymore! I think
Mom & Dad might hide something in it to help me.

I have been with DLRR for over a year now and I am really ready to find my
furever home. I am 4 years old, neutered, and weigh 70 pounds. Once I get my
exercise, I settle down in the house for loving companionship. I have been
very gentle with a 2-year-old toddler that comes to visit occasionally.
I’ve even taught her how to play fetch too! Sometimes I have stayed at
other homes for short times and everyone falls in love with me! I have lived
with dogs, but I’m really more interested in my people. I see other
dogs on walks but I am not interested in meeting them. I am more interested
in the bunnies. I sleep through the night on a dog bed but I would really
like to be in the big bed to cuddle with my people! I am crate trained,
however, when my people leave me, they don’t crate me anymore and I
have been a very good boy. Unless, of course, something tasty is left within
my reach. Hey, can you blame me?

I’m anxious to meet my forever family to show them how much joy I
bring into a home. If you are looking for loyal companionship along with a
fun, active best friend, I’m your guy!

Meet Louie – Your Freckled Adventure Buddy 

Louie is a 9-month-old yellow Lab mix with the cutest freckled face and a
heart that is 100% pure sunshine. This sweet boy had a rough detour when he
was found outside a homeless shelter, but thankfully kind volunteers knew
immediately—this was a family dog who just needed a second chance.

When Louie first arrived, he was a little unsure of the world
(under-socialized puppies sometimes are), but oh my goodness… once he
warms up, his zest for life absolutely shines. He is full of joyful puppy
enthusiasm, curiosity, and tail-wagging optimism.

On leash, Louie zigzags like he’s trying to sniff every story the
world has to tell. He pulls a bit—not because he’s reactive
(he’s wonderfully non-reactive to other dogs!)—but because
everything is exciting and he wants to experience it all at once. With
continued puppy training and consistency, he’s going to be an amazing
walking partner.

He’s been introduced to another dog and proved to be a fantastic
playmate! Because he has the strength and exuberance of a growing Lab boy,
he’d do best with a confident, playful sibling rather than a tiny or
older dog who may not appreciate his bouncy enthusiasm.

Louie LOVES:

• Fetch sessions in the yard

• Hiking and outdoor adventures

• Sniffing absolutely everything

• Snuggling up with his humans after a full day of fun

He does show interest in birds, ducks, and geese on hikes (future wildlife
enthusiast, perhaps!), but he hasn’t been around cats yet.

Louie is still a little unsure about hopping into the car and currently
needs a boost, but with continued exposure and encouragement, we’re
confident he’ll gain that independence in no time. Once he’s in,
he settles nicely and rides well.

Louie is looking for a family who will invest in his continued training,
nurture his confidence, and guide him as he grows into the incredible adult
dog he’s meant to be. In return, he’ll give you loyalty,
laughter, adventure, and the sweetest snuggles.

If you’re ready for a freckled sidekick with endless love and a
joyful spirit, Louie is waiting. 

Luna (20) is a 63 pound, 8 year old, spayed, female black lab with a big
heart – both figuratively and literally. She is shy at first and very timid,
but after a few weeks, she will come out of her shell and is really a very
sweet, loving, loyal dog. She loves to go on walks – although not very far –
and car rides, but mostly she loves just being with her people and getting
her ears, neck and belly rubbed. She is house trained and can be left alone
to her own devices for several hours. Her favorite toys are stuffies and toys
that squeak. If you toss a toy, she will saunter over to it, pick it up and
gently bring it back two or three times – and then she is done with that
game. She can use a doggy door, but prefers to go in and out the human door.
She is good with children and other dogs and is ambivalent about cats.

As noted above, her heart is enlarged and she has a significant heart
murmur. Her heart condition makes any surgery impossible unless it is for
life saving purposes. The vet has recommended that we monitor her respiration
while she is sleeping, and if it ever gets above 35 breaths per minute she
should be brought into the vet’s office immediately. Her current
sleeping respiration rate has stayed between 14 and 20. This condition is
currently stable and could remain so for several years. She is on a grain,
sweet potato, chicken, and legume diet, with no salt to support her heart
health This can be purchased premade or a recipe to make it can be provided.
She takes trazodone twice a day for anxiety and pimobendan twice a day for
her heart condition. These medications will need to be provided to her for
the duration of her life.

Meet Mozi: Single 4.5-year-old chocolate Lab seeking loving family to
spend quality time together! I love snuggling, long walks through the
neighborhood, snuggling, playing with my toys (especially my stuffed toys),
snuggling, hunting for socks, snuggling, taking naps, snuggling, playing with
my foster sister, and snuggling. Nothing fills my heart more than spending
time with the people that I love! I do not love cats, spending time alone, or
the vet but I do love car rides and sleeping in my crate. I’m very
well-mannered!  Of course, I’m house trained and you should be
too! I’m seeking a family that is home the majority of the time so that
we can snuggle! All of my friends say that I am the sweetest and most
enjoyable, easy-going companion and that any family would be so lucky to have
an amazing girl like me!

I am also so special that I come with my own chair to eat in! It’s
true! I call her Bailey because it’s my Bailey chair for my
megaesophagus. I love sitting in her to have my meals and hang out with my
foster family for a while after I eat. I know that my foster mom would be so
happy to show you how easy it is and how much fun I have in it!

Ten-hut! Hi, I’m Sarge and according to my foster mom I am temporary
guardian of the cul-de-sac. If you don't mind I also give kisses upon
meeting you.

I love walks so I can meet new friends and we’re working on my
tendency to want to jump on them. I’ve always lived with another dog
and I don’t like being the only one in the house. I would love to have
a family that already has a brother or sister for me. I cry a bit when
I’m left alone. No crate is needed as I'm very trustworthy.

I am housebroken love going in and out the doggie door to check the
backyard out is fun. Foster mom says I’m a snuggle bug. She also says
I'm one laid back Lab.

Sarge (7), this guy's name sure doesn't describe this tall,
handsome 5 year old, 78 lb. black Lab mix.  He certainly is much
more of a lover than a fighter, that's for sure!  Sarge greets
everyone he meets with big kisses and smiles.  He grew up in a house
full of dogs, so with a proper introduction he is likely to enjoy having a
playmate around.  With that said, we are certain he would equally
appreciate being the king of his own castle.  Not sure how he would do
with cats and younger children may be a concern due to his tendency to
jump up to say hello and when he gets excited.
 
No need to crate this guy, he is completely trustworthy when left
alone.  He is also a great walker on a leash, doesn't pull and loves
to meet new people.  Surprisingly has no interest in the pool, but is
really good in the car.  While he would love to join you in bed at
night, he is content to sleep outside the bedroom and will patiently wait for
you to start his day.
 
If it sounds like Sarge is pretty low maintenance, you would be right. 
He will pretty much hang out with you during day and if invited, will cuddle
up next to you on the couch for some good tv time at night.

If you like your Labs to be affectionate and easy going, Sarge just might
be your guy.  No reason to second guess this one, just reach out to his
foster dad to set a time to meet the next addition to your family!
 

Guess what? I found Waldo!!! I brought him in for some training
since he was a stray for SOOO many years….. He’s been in
training for a month and has done very well. Now, Waldo would like to tell
you about his time since being with me. 

I am 2 years old and weigh in around 45 lbs. I have been loving all the
structure and training I am getting, for I love a job to do and to please my
human(leader). I am currently living with 3 other dogs, a cat and 2
tortoises. Due to my natural instincts, it would be best to live with no cats
and or with a cat that is dog friendly and does not hide. I love being
with and pleasing my person. I am fully house and crate trained and
enjoy being with other K9’s that are on the calmer side. I am very
independent and can entertain myself, though it’s much more fun when I
can play with my human(s). Smaller children I don't recommend for how
quick I can play and move. I am looking for a home that is mildly active that
could include hikes, agility work, and getting me out regularly and providing
the structure, leadership, love and activity level I have been thriving
under, for this is where I am my best! Keeping up with my training will be
key, for I am loyal as they come and will always be by your side when you
need me.

Now that I have been found, I would love to find my Furever
home!