Draco
Background:
Draco is a shy but stunning 70âpound Lab/Great Pyrenees
(“GP”) mix with a genuinely sweet personality. He has a thick,
white/cream colored, heavyâshedding 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 homeâbased 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,
highâenergy canines or chaotic environments. He has been wonderful with our
calm senior Lab and has done well meeting lowâenergy 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.
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!
