Freddy

Birthday: 02/15/2016 - male

Status:

Adopted!

Fred is loving life and settling in beautifully with his forever family, including 2 Doodle siblings and a cat! Fred loves being a part of a pack and we know this super special family who adopted him will give him the best life ever, exactly what this goodest boy deserves!

Here are a few words from Fred’s Foster Mom, Lynne:

Thank you for your kind words and although Freddy was with me everyday, it was truly a group effort (with Freddy pitching in) to bring this guy to his forever home. I received so much support from the wonderful people of GRRoM, Dr. Judy his vet, and all his Instagram Followers. We were never alone in our journey. Freddy, like so many other rescues, wasn't looking at the end of his life, but a beautiful new beginning to be discovered and explored.

Freddy lost 34 pounds while he was in our care! His new owners just took him to their vet where they said he looks fantastic for a dog his age. He lost 4 more pounds and is now a svelte 93 pounds. Dr. Judy's goal weight for him was 80 pounds so he's closing in fast (but steady)! His new family is very active so Fred will have no problem losing the weight and building up more muscle.

Again, I thank everyone involved in bringing Freddy to his new life! He (and all of our rescues) so truly deserve this!)

-Lynne

 You can continue to follow along with Fred’s journey on Instagram at Freddies.Fresh.Start!

About:

Freddy was surrendered when his owner was moved into a care facility.  He had been very well cared for up until recent years, but the past three years took a bit of a toll on his physique.  He came to GRRoM weighing a whopping 126 lbs. and at one point he topped the scale at 145 lbs. His goal weight is 80 lbs., and he is over halfway there at 97 lbs. and looking great. Keeping up the appropriate diet and exercise is essential to help him complete his weight loss journey. You can see his amazing success story on Instagram "Freddies.Fresh.Start".   He is now full of energy, walks with a pep in his step and looks forward to new adventures.  He still struggles a bit with stairs.  Freddy knows basic commands and is trustworthy when left alone in the house.  He loves to go on walks, is good on the leash, loves car rides and visiting new places and new people.  He lives with two other dogs, chickens, turkeys and peacocks at his foster home.  He previously lived with cats and was good with grandchildren of all ages but had no exposure to children at his foster home so it would be best if children were over the age of 10.  Freddy has a chronic skin condition that will need consistent grooming and brushing.  A physically fenced in yard would be ideal but other forms of containment may be considered.  He is a sweet, lovable dog that loves everyone he meets and vice versa.  He is ready to enjoy life to the fullest.

Information about other animals:

Gets along with other dogs and lives with 2 other dogs in his foster home.

Has been around cats as well as chickens, turkey, and peacocks in his foster home.

Adoption Wish List:

• A family committed to continuing his weight loss journey and keeping up with consistent grooming and brushing to maintain his chronic skin condition.

• A fenced in yard would be ideal but other forms of containment will be considered.

• Has had no exposure to children in his foster home (previously reported to be around grandchildren in original home), so it would be best if children were over the age of 10.