| Name | Grover |
|---|---|
| Type | Dog |
| Breed | Boxer |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | Adult |
| Color | |
| Size | Large |
| Status | adoptable |
| Attributes | Spayed Neutered House Trained Declawed Special Needs Shots Current |
| Environment | Children Dogs Cats |
| This handsome guy is Grover. He is a 2 year old boxer mix. He is a big boy weighing in at 70 pounds. This guy has had a bit of a rough start. He came into Rover Rescue with an injury to his knee. While waiting for surgery he injured his other knee. He has a long road to recovery, but will eventually be able to lead a normal life. He recently had a TPLO to fix one of his knees. He has been doing great with recovery. He does have exercises that need to be done to help strengthen his knee. He will need the same surgery on his other knee, which Rover Rescue will pay for as long as our vet is used. Grover also has some behavioral issues we have been working through. He has had some resource guarding over rawhides. We have worked with him and he is doing well, but he will need an adult only home. He also needs a dog savvy home because he can be very strong willed. He needs rules and structure in his life. We do have a trainer willing to help work with him once he is adopted. He has come a long way during his time with Rover Rescue. He will make a great companion with some work. Grover is crate trained and goes in willingly when his family goes to work and at bed time. He does get sad when his family leaves though and can get vocal sometimes. Due to this he would probably not do well with apartment life. Grover can be dog selective. He is living with two 25 pound dogs and does well with them, but probably should not be with anything smaller as he does not realize his size. He will need slow introductions and would do best with a submissive female dog. He would do great as an only dog as well. He should not go to a home with cats or other small animals. Grover loves car rides and going on walks. Once healed from his surgeries he will make a great adventure buddy. He can get strong on leash, but does really well with his gentle leader. We have been doing a lot of walks in the neighborhood to help strengthen his knee. Grover loves to play with toys. He will bring them to you to throw and loves tug. We haven’t been able to play rough, but he still loves having the toys around. Once he has gotten his energy out he is a snuggle bug. He loves to be on the couch by his people, but is currently having to stay on the floor until he is fully healed from both surgeries. He does like his comfy dog beds. Sometimes he will come and lay by my feet too. He has a goofy side that tends to come out too the more comfortable he gets. Grover is going to need some work, but he is worth it. He will make a great family member for the right family. If you would like to meet him, please call Annie at 815-685-0746. His adoption fee is $225. Adoption fee includes: - microchip - spay/neuter - age appropriate vaccinations: Bordetella, DH(L)PP, rabies - heartworm preventive & flea/tick preventive |
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