When we arrived at the shelter to pick up some tiny puppies, we were dismayed to find out that their young kennelmate who had been cuddling and comforting them (Garth), was also on that day's kill list due to a minor illness (an upper respiratory infection), but mostly, due to lack of space at the shelter. The shelter volunteers begged us to help this sweet boy who was "a perfect angel with the puppies he was kenneled with, and wiggly and social every time" anyone approached his kennel. We were able to make it happen, and that is how sweet Garth came to be with us! 

Garth is approximately 7 months old, and he is the sweetest boy! He LOVES to snuggle! He's gentle, quiet, and rarely barks. He's very affectionate, and likes to curl up and take a nap on the rugs or in the dog bed. He’s GREAT on a leash and is very trainable! Garth loves attention and being petted, but he is also just content laying by your side. He loves to play fetch and gnaw on his chew toys and bones. And he plays very nicely with other dogs. Garth playstyle is pretty chill: he likes to run, play keep-away, and play chase... for a bit, then he's good for while! His foster dad tell us that Garth "likes to snooze under the table, like a polar bear in a cave".

Garth is a friendly, gentle, sociable boy who likes people and is great with kids. He is incredibly sweet, and very laid-back for a puppy. He's a very mellow guy who just likes to hang out with you! 

Garth's adoption fee is $395, all of which goes back into offsetting our high-cost vetting expenses and rescuing more dogs.  Adoption fees include spay/neuter, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, flea/tick and heartworm preventative, heartworm tested if old enough (treated if positive), and microchipped. Please visit http://heartlandgsrescue.rescuegroups.org/info/adoption for more information about our adoption process and requirements, and to apply.

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