Heff

My story

** Meet Heff – The Loyal, No-Nonsense Couch King ** At 7 years old and 90 pounds of Catahoula/American Bulldog charm, Heff is not here for the hustle. After losing his beloved person, Heff is looking for a soft landing spot—a calm, quiet home where he can enjoy his golden years in peace and comfort. Heff is the canine equivalent of a grumpy old man with a heart of gold. He’s the “get off my lawn” guy who just wants snacks, a nap, and a little peace and quiet. He’s not here for chaos, kids, cats, or canines—he wants to be your one and only. Heff thrives in a mellow environment with a low-traffic household and a fenced backyard where he can do what he does best: watch the clouds, judge the squirrels, and perfect his nap schedule. Don’t mistake his crusty charm for indifference. If you're his person, you're the center of his universe. Heff is a true Velcro dog—devoted, cuddly, and happiest by your side (especially if there are snacks involved). He's low-key, crate-free, and doesn’t need constant entertainment. In fact, he’d prefer you don’t have a revolving door of guests or an active social calendar. No athletes, please—Heff firmly believes all vigorous exercise should be watched from the couch. Heff’s dream match? A quiet, adult-only home with a fellow homebody who appreciates the finer things in life: A comfy sofa ** A well-timed snack ** Comfortable silence ** A yard for leisurely strolls ** No drama, no frills, just love Heff learns fast, could use a little leash work, and is okay being left out of a crate—just don’t forget the snacks. He swears they tie the whole room together. If you’re looking for a big-hearted, big-bodied, big-snoring best friend who will adore you with quiet intensity, Heff is ready to be your everything. Just bring the snacks. If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at https://bigfluffydogs.com/adopt/adoption-application/ then email Debbie@BigFluffyDogs.com. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM PETFINDER: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in its listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters should understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for 1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only hold it for one hour per month of age (i.e. a 4-month-old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break). 2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise. 3.) Socialization. The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home. 4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well-adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded ten-fold, for years to come. Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy. Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time-consuming and can be expensive. All dogs require supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well-socialized dog is more than worth the effort to get them there.

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