Dennis

My story

Have you been searching tirelessly for a dog who thinks personal space is just a myth invented by cats? Meet Dennis — a derpy, loveable oaf who believes couches exist solely for him to drape his entire being across your body like a living weighted blanket. If you're looking for a pet who's part dog, part enthusiastic waggle machine, and part very persistent cuddle monster, congratulations — your quest is over. Dennis is a 1-year-old, 62-pound male... brace yourself... a Newfoundland, Poodle, and Great Pyrenees mix. Because apparently, someone spun the Wheel of Fluffy Fun and won. Honestly, we don’t know if there’s a more gloriously mismatched, perfect combination out there — it’s like someone said, "Let’s take all the biggest, fluffiest, derpiest traits we can find and put them in one lovable goofball." Dennis came to us after being part of an “oops” litter — his original owner had every intention of keeping this walking teddy bear, but life threw a curveball (as it tends to do), and now, some lucky family is about to inherit one of the finest fluffy scruffballs to ever grace a couch. Dennis is what happens when you mix 62 pounds of pure fluff with absolutely zero concept of personal space and a PhD in Being Adorably Clueless. He's basically the goofy kid at the playground who just wants to be everyone's best friend — dogs, humans, probably even houseplants if you gave him a minute. He’s fantastic with other dogs — not reactive, no aggression, no guarding — basically a walking, wagging Switzerland. He loves a good game of tug-o-war or keep-away, but don’t worry, he’s not out here auditioning for the NFL. He’s more of the “roll over dramatically and let you win” type. Super submissive, super goofy, and very into the art of belly-up flopping for maximum attention. He’s so nonchalant about other animals that we’re pretty sure you could introduce him to a "purrinator" (aka a cat) and he’d just waggle his butt and ask if they want to share the couch. Bunnies? Ducks? Rats? Dennis is basically the Dalai Lama of dog-world peace talks. When it comes to people, he’s thrilled but not a lunatic. Sure, he’s excited when guests arrive, but honestly, he’s just taking cues from his foster sister, who thinks every Amazon delivery is a sign the rapture is happening. Dennis will gently paw at you for attention — nails retracted, of course — and if you give him a stern "Dude, no," he’ll immediately apologize like the overly polite marshmallow he is. He’s great with kids (even ones with short legs and questionable decision-making skills), walks nicely on a leash, and is...well, completely obsessed with his foster mom. Like, Lifetime-original-movie obsessed. But don’t worry — Dennis is an equal opportunity cuddler and will be wildly devoted to whatever lucky human claims him. In short: if you're looking for a dog with the emotional range of a Disney sidekick, the heart of a golden retriever, and the spatial awareness of a wrecking ball wrapped in cotton candy, Dennis is your guy. Dennis’s energy level falls somewhere between a Labrador Retriever who just heard the word "ball" and a goat who's been set loose in a field of fresh laundry—around a solid 7 out of 10. He’s not a whirlwind of chaos, but he’s definitely not a "Netflix and Chill" guy either. He’ll need a little boost into the car (he’s more about enthusiasm than grace), and once he's in, he rides like a champ... unless the front passenger seat is available. In that case, congratulations, you now have a very large, scruffy co-pilot. He's done surprisingly well on the leash, especially considering two weeks ago he probably thought “walks” were just a myth dogs in movies talked about. He’s still a little zig-zaggy and occasionally slow on the social cues, but honestly, same. Dennis lives for his people. He doesn’t really care what he’s doing as long as it’s with you—hikes, walks, couch cuddles, amateur napping competitions, you name it. He has an incredible “waggle” that starts at his butt and somehow manages to involve his whole body when he’s excited (which is basically whenever he sees you). He’s gentle, eager to please, and basically thinks your only job in life is to love him...and maybe hand him a good bone or two. While he's a lovebug and could happily be your new best friend, Dennis is not a match for someone living in an apartment or a home without a fence. He needs room to stretch those happy legs, space for his daily zoomies, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures. If you’re looking for a buddy to binge-watch Netflix and never move, Dennis would like to politely suggest you adopt a houseplant instead. Dennis is potty trained — because, you know, he's a distinguished gentleman who believes in doing his business outdoors like a proper citizen. No surprise gifts on your rugs or surprise puddles on the floor; Dennis handles his affairs like the mature, dorky lovebug he is. Dennis hasn’t exactly earned his PhD in Kennel Studies yet — mostly because he’s never enrolled. Instead, he’s been living the high life confined to the master bathroom when his foster family is away, and honestly? He thinks it’s a pretty sweet deal. He's also cool hanging out in the backyard with his foster sister for short stints, like a couple of suburban retirees catching some sun... but he’s definitely more of a people indoors kind of guy when it comes to longer shifts. Dennis is refreshingly boring in the mischief department. No beaver-level chewing sprees, no Olympic counter-surfing performances, no trash buffet explorations, and no backyard excavation projects. Honestly, he’s out here making the rest of the dogs look bad with his “good boy” energy. Dennis is more of a "serious journalist" than a neighborhood gossip. He saves his barks for hard-hitting news alerts like rogue ducks waddling by, suspicious neighbor dogs daring to exist, or the occasional criminal rabbit. He’s not out there barking just to hear himself talk — he’s on very important security detail, thank you very much. Ready to bring home your new best friend? Dennis is patiently waiting in Tulsa, OK, just hoping you'll fill out that adoption application at https://www.pyrpawsandfluffytailsrescue.com/adoption-app so we can send it straight to his foster family. Just think, a lifetime of love, slobbery kisses, and butt wiggles could be yours! What are you waiting for? Dennis has places to go (specifically, your couch). Apply today and get ready for all the joy and derpy charm he has to offer!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Dennis, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.