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Donnie

  • Young
  • Male
  • Large

About Donnie

Santa Paula, CA

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)
Brown / Chocolate

Behavior

Personality
Athletic, Curious, Friendly, Playful
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Donnie’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

Adoption Fee

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Donnie's Story

Donnie is a sweet, athletic guy with a heart of gold and a lot of life ahead of him. He’s got some nice ball drive, but at this stage it’s not quite enough to support a full‑time career in detection. That said, with time, the right partner, and continued confidence‑building, he could absolutely enjoy part‑time detection, hobby sports, or other mentally engaging activities.<br/><br/>Donnie didn’t have the easiest start in life, but he came through it with an impressively positive attitude. He’s resilient, thoughtful, and genuinely trying his best—one of those dogs who just deserves a stable, loving home where he can settle in and thrive.<br/><br/>He’d be happiest with an active lifestyle. Donnie loves to play ball, enjoys staying busy, and would be a great fit for someone who wants a dog to share adventures with—whether that’s daily outings, hobby sports, enrichment games, or just being part of an on‑the‑go family. He’s not the type to want a couch‑only life.<br/><br/>In new or busy environments, Donnie can take a little time to feel fully confident, but he’s maturing into himself nicely and shows steady progress.<br/><br/>Overall, Donnie is a good‑hearted, fun companion who will shine in a home that offers structure, activity, and kindness. If you’re looking for a dog who wants to do life with you—and maybe chase a ball or two along the way—Donnie could be your guy.

Donnie is a sweet, athletic guy with a heart of gold and a lot of life ahead of him. He’s got some nice ball drive, but at this stage it’s not quite enough to support a full‑time career in detection. That said, with time, the right partner, and continued confidence‑building, he could absolutely enjoy part‑time detection, hobby sports, or other mentally engaging activities.

Donnie didn’t have the easiest start in life, but he came through it with an impressively positive attitude. He’s resilient, thoughtful, and genuinely trying his best—one of those dogs who just deserves a stable, loving home where he can settle in and thrive.

He’d be happiest with an active lifestyle. Donnie loves to play ball, enjoys staying busy, and would be a great fit for someone who wants a dog to share adventures with—whether that’s daily outings, hobby sports, enrichment games, or just being part of an on‑the‑go family. He’s not the type to want a couch‑only life.

In new or busy environments, Donnie can take a little time

Donnie is a sweet, athletic guy with a heart of gold and a lot of life ahead of him. He’s got some nice ball drive, but at this stage it’s not quite enough to support a full‑time career in detection. That said, with time, the right partner, and continued confidence‑building, he could absolutely enjoy part‑time detection, hobby sports, or other mentally engaging activities.

Donnie didn’t have the easiest start in life, but he came through it with an impressively positive attitude. He’s resilient, thoughtful, and genuinely trying his best—one of those dogs who just deserves a stable, loving home where he can settle in and thrive.

He’d be happiest with an active lifestyle. Donnie loves to play ball, enjoys staying busy, and would be a great fit for someone who wants a dog to share adventures with—whether that’s daily outings, hobby sports, enrichment games, or just being part of an on‑the‑go family. He’s not the type to want a couch‑only life.

In new or busy environments, Donnie can take a little time to feel fully confident, but he’s maturing into himself nicely and shows steady progress.

Overall, Donnie is a good‑hearted, fun companion who will shine in a home that offers structure, activity, and kindness. If you’re looking for a dog who wants to do life with you—and maybe chase a ball or two along the way—Donnie could be your guy.

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Donnie is from National Disaster Search Dog Foundation

[Santa Paula, CA]

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