Mater

If you ever wanted a dog that looks like he’s wearing two extra sizes of skin and got stuck in “slow-motion mode,” meet Mater. This big, wrinkly hunk came to us from Kankakee County looking rough — skinny, sore eyes, the whole “life chewed me up” look — but after some TLC (and entropion surgery to fix those droopy lids), he’s officially thriving and turning heads like a celebrity.<br/><br/>Mater’s the full package: house-trained, crate-trained, great with dogs, and built like a couch that walks itself. He loves being outside, adores people, and has zero drama in his bones. You could take him to a baseball game, a barbecue, or Grandma’s bingo night — he’ll just vibe, smile, and probably steal someone’s snack.<br/><br/>His favorite hobbies? Carrying his toys like trophies, chewing on his ball like it owes him money, and giving the kind of side-eye only a dog with four layers of eyelids can pull off.<br/><br/>Mater’s a big, gentle goofball who just wants to love and be loved. He’d be amazing with kids, families, or even a chill retiree who wants a walking buddy with main character energy.<br/><br/>So if you’re looking for a massive, mushy meatball with a heart of gold and enough wrinkles to store snacks in, Mater’s your guy.<br/><br/>Apply at rescueapittie.org

If you ever wanted a dog that looks like he’s wearing two extra sizes of skin and got stuck in “slow-motion mode,” meet Mater. This big, wrinkly hunk came to us from Kankakee County looking rough — skinny, sore eyes, the whole “life chewed me up” look — but after some TLC (and entropion surgery to fix those droopy lids), he’s officially thriving and turning heads like a celebrity.

Mater’s the full package: house-trained, crate-trained, great with dogs, and built like a couch that walks itself. He loves being outside, adores people, and has zero drama in his bones. You could take him to a baseball game, a barbecue, or Grandma’s bingo night — he’ll just vibe, smile, and probably steal someone’s snack.

His favorite hobbies? Carrying his toys like trophies, chewing on his ball like it owes him money, and giving the kind of side-eye only a dog with four layers of eyelids can pull off.

Mater’s a big, gentle goofball who just wants to love and be loved. He’d be amazing with kids, families, or even a chill

If you ever wanted a dog that looks like he’s wearing two extra sizes of skin and got stuck in “slow-motion mode,” meet Mater. This big, wrinkly hunk came to us from Kankakee County looking rough — skinny, sore eyes, the whole “life chewed me up” look — but after some TLC (and entropion surgery to fix those droopy lids), he’s officially thriving and turning heads like a celebrity.

Mater’s the full package: house-trained, crate-trained, great with dogs, and built like a couch that walks itself. He loves being outside, adores people, and has zero drama in his bones. You could take him to a baseball game, a barbecue, or Grandma’s bingo night — he’ll just vibe, smile, and probably steal someone’s snack.

His favorite hobbies? Carrying his toys like trophies, chewing on his ball like it owes him money, and giving the kind of side-eye only a dog with four layers of eyelids can pull off.

Mater’s a big, gentle goofball who just wants to love and be loved. He’d be amazing with kids, families, or even a chill retiree who wants a walking buddy with main character energy.

So if you’re looking for a massive, mushy meatball with a heart of gold and enough wrinkles to store snacks in, Mater’s your guy.

Apply at rescueapittie.org