Makoto

Meet Makoto<br/>Nickname: Big Mak<br/>Breed: Black Lab/ Boxer Mix<br/>Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge<br/>Age: Senior<br/>Weight: 80 lbs<br/>History: Surrendered into rescue after his human determined that he was working too many hours to take care of a dog<br/>Foster home: Whitewater, WI<br/>Activity level: Low<br/>Friendly with: Dogs, cats & older, respectful children <br/>Sleep style: Happily sleeps alone downstairs with his dog friends. No crate needed, no fuss. He just finds his spot and settles in like the easygoing gentleman he is. <br/>Meals: High quality Dry kibble, 1.5 cups per day split into two meals (morning and night). <br/>Bark-o-meter: 3. He gives one or two barks to say hello then stops.<br/>Shedding meter: 5. He prefers to call it leaving sparkles on the floor<br/>Fashion: A leather armchair, a good book, and a corduroy blazer with leather patches on the elbows. Or a good cable knit fisherman sweater. Academia meets a drizzly day in Ireland<br/>Signature color: Browns, greys, and silver<br/>Walk out song: "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. Because from the moment he tucks his silver face into your hand, that's it. He's all in. No games, no conditions. Just pure, steady, devoted love.<br/>Favorite season: Fall. The air is crisp, the walks are comfortable, and there's always a warm couch waiting at the end of the day. <br/>Personality: Devoted, gentle, dignified, calm, affectionate, respectful, soulful, loyal. <br/>Best feature: That silver muzzle and those soulful brown eyes. One look and you're done. <br/>Signature Move: Locating the nearest human hand and gently inserting his face into it until pets are administered. <br/>Love Language: Gentle pets, kind words, a full bowl, and a soft bed.<br/>Loves: Quiet days, slow walks, Yacht Rock, reading Harry Potter while the rain falls softly outside, canoodling with sorority girls, being your best friend.<br/><br/><br/>Makoto is one of those dogs that makes you believe in second chances. He's been through changes and transitions with grace and zero bitterness. He just wants to be near you. If you're looking for a calm, loving companion who will tuck his silver face into your hand every single day, Makoto is your guy. He has so much love left to give. <br/><br/>Keep an eye on unlatched gates. While he is not a door bolter, an unlocked gate is an invitation. Makoto once discovered an unlatched gate and took himself on a solo neighborhood tour. He was found one block away happily charming a houseful of sorority girls. Zero regrets.<br/><br/>Neutered<br/>Microchipped <br/>Housebroken<br/>Roams freely in the house when left alone <br/>Takes treats gently <br/>Excellent on leash<br/>Excellent in car <br/>UTD on vaccinations <br/>UTD on preventatives <br/><br/>Albert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.<br/><br/>Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350, ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.<br/><br/>Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/apply<br/><br/>WI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DS<br/><br/>NOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.<br/><br/>Puppy - Under 6 months<br/>Young Adult - 6 months to 2 years<br/>Adult - 2 years to 8 years<br/>Senior - 8 years to 12 years<br/>Golden Oldie - 12+ years

Meet Makoto
Nickname: Big Mak
Breed: Black Lab/ Boxer Mix
Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge
Age: Senior
Weight: 80 lbs
History: Surrendered into rescue after his human determined that he was working too many hours to take care of a dog
Foster home: Whitewater, WI
Activity level: Low
Friendly with: Dogs, cats & older, respectful children
Sleep style: Happily sleeps alone downstairs with his dog friends. No crate needed, no fuss. He just finds his spot and settles in like the easygoing gentleman he is.
Meals: High quality Dry kibble, 1.5 cups per day split into two meals (morning and night).
Bark-o-meter: 3. He gives one or two barks to say hello then stops.
Shedding meter: 5. He prefers to call it leaving sparkles on the floor
Fashion: A leather armchair, a good book, and a corduroy blazer with leather patches on the elbows. Or a good cable knit fisherman sweater. Academia meets a drizzly day in Ireland
Signature color: Browns, greys, and silver
Walk out song: "C

Meet Makoto
Nickname: Big Mak
Breed: Black Lab/ Boxer Mix
Rescue: Albert's Dog Lounge
Age: Senior
Weight: 80 lbs
History: Surrendered into rescue after his human determined that he was working too many hours to take care of a dog
Foster home: Whitewater, WI
Activity level: Low
Friendly with: Dogs, cats & older, respectful children
Sleep style: Happily sleeps alone downstairs with his dog friends. No crate needed, no fuss. He just finds his spot and settles in like the easygoing gentleman he is.
Meals: High quality Dry kibble, 1.5 cups per day split into two meals (morning and night).
Bark-o-meter: 3. He gives one or two barks to say hello then stops.
Shedding meter: 5. He prefers to call it leaving sparkles on the floor
Fashion: A leather armchair, a good book, and a corduroy blazer with leather patches on the elbows. Or a good cable knit fisherman sweater. Academia meets a drizzly day in Ireland
Signature color: Browns, greys, and silver
Walk out song: "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Elvis Presley. Because from the moment he tucks his silver face into your hand, that's it. He's all in. No games, no conditions. Just pure, steady, devoted love.
Favorite season: Fall. The air is crisp, the walks are comfortable, and there's always a warm couch waiting at the end of the day.
Personality: Devoted, gentle, dignified, calm, affectionate, respe