Journey
Journey is a 5 year old, chocolate Lab mix weighing in at a healthy 70
pounds and just like the other, more well known
“Journey,” who wrote the song “Don’t Stop
Believin” HARTT and DLRR would not give up on this guy!
Journey was a stray for more than 2 years before he was trapped by HARTT,
so we know nothing about his past. But we can tell you that this guy
will blossom with the right adopter who can appreciate his sensitivities and
provide him with a loving and secure environment to become the best version
of himself. His foster mom reports that he is a wonderful dog and a
fantastic house guest and would be staying on with her if it were
possible.
Journey has a perpetually wagging tail, is super sweet and is eager to
meet new people, on his own terms. He will venture up for a quick lick
and then just sit and admire you while he gets comfortable. He is a
happy dog who has shown no interest in the pool, but loves a chin scratch and
a belly rub once he is comfortable. He loves a hard bone and will
prefer to have one in his daily routine! He also loves to chase and
pounce on a ball but is ambivalent about returning it to you.
Journey gets along well with other medium to large dogs and loves to play,
but does not want to be around little dogs. No guard dog here, Journey
will not alert you to a delivery truck and is not a barker, except when he
gets excited to play! Journey does well on a harness and leash,
but is afraid of cars and will “freeze” when they go by, so an
adopter should initially consider walking routes with little or no traffic,
until Journey acclimates. He is learning to ride in the car, each jump in
becomes easier!
Due to his past, Journey cannot be in a crate or a kennel – however,
no big deal as he is not destructive or a counter surfer when left alone.
Like most Labs, he loves his food and treats, and takes them gently. He
is housetrained and uses a doggie door (but not required).
He sleeps peacefully on his dog bed in his foster’s bedroom –
but sometimes he likes to leave and sleep elsewhere. He has spent the
night outside (when two chihuahuas were at the foster’s home for a
night – but, hey, can you blame him?) and sometimes can be a bit
stubborn about coming in after he’s been out – but after living
on the street, he is loving a wonderful grassy lawn.
Journey’s perfect family would provide a calm, loving, playful and
secure environment for him to feel comfortable. High walls are a must
as he may be tempted scale a shorter wall.
Older children only, as younger children will be too energetic for him to
relax. Be careful of those gates!
A doggy companion to play and show Journey the “ropes” and
build his confidence would be wonderful, and a grassy yard is a must.
Journey’s fosters are happy to discuss him with any potential
adopter, we are looking for a perfect fit for this wonderful, beautiful
boy!
