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Gus & Tavi

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large

About Gus & Tavi

Saratoga Springs, NY

Breed

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Large
(61-100 lbs)

Behavior

Personality
Bonded Pair
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Gus & Tavi’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Gus & Tavi's Story

Gus, 7 yrs, is the biggest teddy bear you could ever dream of. He was saved with his daughter, Tavi (3yrs) on the very day both were set to be killed in a kill shelter in Ca last month. We are looking to keep them together, so he’s part of a bonded pair. We got word of them and got to work to try and save them, in time. They went in to the shelter system happy and sweet and bonded, and were immediately separated and quickly began to shut down. It was heartbreaking to see Gus’s video from inside- he didn’t move, barely lifted his head and barely moved at any sign of a volunteer or possible human interaction. His heart was broken. He had given up. When we pulled both of them and they were reunited, Gus came back to life as soon as he saw her. His tail wagged, his eyes brightened, his heart has been healed through this girl of his being back by his side. He absolutely loves her. And Tavi is 💯 a daddy’s girl. They are truly teddy bears come to life. We are looking to adopt them out together, bc we would never want that heartbreak for them again. They are gentle and calm, sweet snugglers through and through. They are such easy going dogs and enjoy affection and their humans just as much as eachother. Sadly, because they were so badly neglected, both required serious medical attention upon rescue and their eye infections that went untreated for so long, resulted in both dogs needing their eye removed. Both have one eye. And both could care less. They didn’t let it dampen their spirit, at all, they were simply overjoyed to be together again. And together, they have the two eyes they started with. They are just SO sweet and loving. This gentle giants are really extraordinary with such a story of resilience and love. These two will complete your family in the most beautiful way, while we you will be keeping the only family each of them have left, in tact, adopting them together. We would love to find them a forever home for Christmas! They have come so far from death row, where we found them on their last days and fought with all our might- these two babies deserve the most wonderful forever home. <br/>Their whole story can be seen on IG : @DogLoverRescue

Gus, 7 yrs, is the biggest teddy bear you could ever dream of. He was saved with his daughter, Tavi (3yrs) on the very day both were set to be killed in a kill shelter in Ca last month. We are looking to keep them together, so he’s part of a bonded pair. We got word of them and got to work to try and save them, in time. They went in to the shelter system happy and sweet and bonded, and were immediately separated and quickly began to shut down. It was heartbreaking to see Gus’s video from inside- he didn’t move, barely lifted his head and barely moved at any sign of a volunteer or possible human interaction. His heart was broken. He had given up. When we pulled both of them and they were reunited, Gus came back to life as soon as he saw her. His tail wagged, his eyes brightened, his heart has been healed through this girl of his being back by his side. He absolutely loves her. And Tavi is 💯 a daddy’s girl. They are truly teddy bears come to life. We are looking to adopt them out together, bc we would never want that heartb

Gus, 7 yrs, is the biggest teddy bear you could ever dream of. He was saved with his daughter, Tavi (3yrs) on the very day both were set to be killed in a kill shelter in Ca last month. We are looking to keep them together, so he’s part of a bonded pair. We got word of them and got to work to try and save them, in time. They went in to the shelter system happy and sweet and bonded, and were immediately separated and quickly began to shut down. It was heartbreaking to see Gus’s video from inside- he didn’t move, barely lifted his head and barely moved at any sign of a volunteer or possible human interaction. His heart was broken. He had given up. When we pulled both of them and they were reunited, Gus came back to life as soon as he saw her. His tail wagged, his eyes brightened, his heart has been healed through this girl of his being back by his side. He absolutely loves her. And Tavi is 💯 a daddy’s girl. They are truly teddy bears come to life. We are looking to adopt them out together, bc we would never want that heartbreak for them again. They are gentle and calm, sweet snugglers through and through. They are such easy going dogs and enjoy affection and their humans just as much as eachother. Sadly, because they were so badly neglected, both required serious medical attention upon rescue and their eye infections that went untreated for so long, resulted in both dogs needing their eye removed. Both have one eye.

How To Adopt

Gus & Tavi was listed as adoptable by Dog Lover Rescue
How can I adopt Gus & Tavi?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Dog Lover Rescue. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Gus & Tavi is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Dog Lover Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Gus & Tavi?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Dog Lover Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Gus & Tavi, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Dog Lover Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Dog Lover Rescue's Adoption Policy
Once an application has been submitted, which is done online at www.DogLoverRescue.org, we will reach out within 24-48 hrs. Make sure your applications are COMPLETE! It is important to share as much detail as you can on those- about yourself, your family and your pets. This helps us with our MATCHMAKING approach- forever should mean- forever! We work so hard to match you with a dog that is truly a great fit and vice versa and have an impeccable record with this that we are so proud of! We then schedule a in-person meeting/ home check and get into the details! We love these opportunities to meet the families, other dogs and pets! Occasionally, we will do virtual meeting/ home checks for out of state homes we are not able to travel to in a timely manner. ***Please note: we prioritize those that submit applications and regret that we cannot answer individual emails, as that would be a whole other job in and of, itself. We receive an overwhelming amount of messaging daily and because we are always fighting the clock for our rescues in kill shelters, we have come to determine putting applicants over all else is the most efficient way. It also lets us know who is truly serious and willing to give their time for an application, and then worth our time for consideration. We greatly appreciate those that respect and follow our process! All questions will be answered in those follow up calls and meetings! Rest assured, we are committed to all of our applicants to finding the most wonderful match and together, saving a life in need!

Gus & Tavi is from Dog Lover Rescue

[Saratoga Springs, NY]

Our Mission
Dog Lover Rescue saves homeless dogs in urgent need and finds them loving forever homes. We pull from the highest kill cities, as well as help dogs in desperate medical need, whether from car accidents, left suffering roadside or stuck in the hidden “injured,” parts of shelters, all over the country. Dog Lover Rescue take...
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