MAD-A-946

Hi there, my name is Draper, and I'm looking for a HERO. I'm an 8-years-young Australian Shepherd mix. I'm gorgeous, (if I say so myself), I'm house-trained, I know my name, and I love affection, but I need to find my forever home -- and not just any forever home. It has to be a dog-experienced forever home with a fitness hero (or heroes) who can help me lose weight. I should weigh about 80 lbs, but right now I'm weighing in at 130 lbs. As you can imagine, that makes it hard for me to move around, and I can be grumpy sometimes 'cause I just don't feel very good. But I'm optimistic! The folks at Maddie's Fund have me on a great, healthy diet. Now, along with a healthy diet, I need a good exercise routine. I just need someone like you to help me stick to it...and to take me on walks. I may not be able to go very far at first, but I sure do LOVE my walks! And just imagine how awesome it will be to see the joy on my face as I go a little bit further each and every day! I know it will take some time, and it will require a bit of hard work, but I have a whole lotta love to give back, and I'm going to be even more amazing once I'm feeling better and in my forever home! I'm okay with other dogs (though I don't share my food or toys) and dog-savvy cats. While I like children, I really can't live with them because I get crabby when someone wants to touch my stuff. Are you the experienced dog parent that I've been looking for, who will help me with my weight loss journey? If you think you've got what it takes to be my personal hero and trainer, please contact my foster mom Cathy at (925) 570-9716 or email adoptadmin@maddiesfund.org so you can meet me and take me home! Let's do this!