11/25/2025
Charlie is another long time rescue resident who we REALLY want to find a home for. Charlie is a senior lab/cur mix who has spent the last 4+ years in rescue when his family had to leave him and his senior brother, Aldo, behind. Aldo was adopted but Charlie lingers here and we don't want him to die in rescue, never knowing the good life and warm hugs of a family. Charlie was 8 years old when he came to us. Charlie has had his difficulties, health wise over the years. He had a cancerous cell area removed on his toe, he's had some old man lumps removed (and we see he has a couple more that popped up on his chest area), and he has had a dental completed where he lost a few teeth that were broken off or cracked. He also has developed a cough every so often but at his yearly checkup this past spring, the vet did not note anything concerning. Overall, for his age, he is a strong boy who isn't ready to give up on life yet. Charlie just loves his people though and is such a loyal boy. He looks at you with such longing and those sad,pleading eyes and then he will put his foot up as if comforting you. Someone needs to give him that same comfort and loyalty. Charlie has done fine with larger dogs but we do not recommend him for smaller dogs or cats. He also would not do great with dominant dogs who want to challenge him. He's earned his "top dog" status by overcoming so much and he just wants to share the best years of his life with someone! Retirement should be fun, it should be calm and quiet and it should be comfortable. That is what this old boy deserves.
If anyone wants to stuff a stocking for Charlie or sponsor his care, please let us know. We would love to see Charlie smiling on Christmas morning with his very own family though and that is our Christmas wish for him!
