Tanner

Tanner is a senior Retriever mix with a gentle way about him. He moves slowly and deliberately, except for his tail, which seems determined to express every positive emotion he's ever had. <br/>There's a softness in his face and a warmth in his golden eyes that hint at both what he's been through and what he's still hoping for.<br/>When Tanner came to us after his person passed away, he was in rough shape. Thin, exhausted, and so anemic from fleas, even a bath would have overwhelmed his system. <br/>Those first days, he spent most of his time curled up in his little apartment, watching us with the weary caution of a dog who wasn't sure what came next.<br/>So we kept things simple. Good food. Supplements. Soft beds. A lot of calm, no-pressure kindness. Slowly he realized the world wasn't trying to knock him down anymore. <br/>His coat brightened. His energy returned. And one day he walked outside with surprising confidence, tail spinning like it had been waiting for its moment to shine.<br/>These days he enjoys the basics: a quiet walk, a soft place to nap, and anyone willing to offer a slow back scratch. <br/>He leans in with his full weight, which is flattering right up until you remember how solid fifty pounds can be. <br/>Pull out a cookie and he looks like a child seeing magic for the first time.<br/>Tanner isn't dramatic, and he isn't trying to reinvent himself. He's simply a sweet, steady, grateful dog who appreciates the small, good things. <br/>If you like peaceful mornings, soft snoring, and a companion whose loyalty arrives without fanfare, you'll understand him immediately.<br/>You can meet Tanner at Animal Aid Society, 80 Butler Farm Road in Hampton, VA. Visiting hours are 9am to noon every day, including weekends and holidays. <br/>He'll be the one with the golden eyes and the tail that has good opinions about everything.<br/>Interested? Come for a visit any day of the week - 365 days a year between 9am - 12pm. Hope to see you soon!<br/><br/>PLEASE NOTE: Animal Aid Society observes a 40 mile adoption radius to facilitate post adoption support and follow ups.

Tanner is a senior Retriever mix with a gentle way about him. He moves slowly and deliberately, except for his tail, which seems determined to express every positive emotion he's ever had.
There's a softness in his face and a warmth in his golden eyes that hint at both what he's been through and what he's still hoping for.
When Tanner came to us after his person passed away, he was in rough shape. Thin, exhausted, and so anemic from fleas, even a bath would have overwhelmed his system.
Those first days, he spent most of his time curled up in his little apartment, watching us with the weary caution of a dog who wasn't sure what came next.
So we kept things simple. Good food. Supplements. Soft beds. A lot of calm, no-pressure kindness. Slowly he realized the world wasn't trying to knock him down anymore.
His coat brightened. His energy returned. And one day he walked outside with surprising confidence, tail spinning like it had been waiting for its moment to shine.
These days he enjoys the basics: a

Tanner is a senior Retriever mix with a gentle way about him. He moves slowly and deliberately, except for his tail, which seems determined to express every positive emotion he's ever had.
There's a softness in his face and a warmth in his golden eyes that hint at both what he's been through and what he's still hoping for.
When Tanner came to us after his person passed away, he was in rough shape. Thin, exhausted, and so anemic from fleas, even a bath would have overwhelmed his system.
Those first days, he spent most of his time curled up in his little apartment, watching us with the weary caution of a dog who wasn't sure what came next.
So we kept things simple. Good food. Supplements. Soft beds. A lot of calm, no-pressure kindness. Slowly he realized the world wasn't trying to knock him down anymore.
His coat brightened. His energy returned. And one day he walked outside with surprising confidence, tail spinning like it had been waiting for its moment to shine.
These days he enjoys the basics: a quiet walk, a soft place to nap, and anyone willing to offer a slow back scratch.
He leans in with his full weight, which is flattering right up until you remember how solid fifty pounds can be.
Pull out a cookie and he looks like a child seeing magic for the first time.
Tanner isn't dramatic, and he isn't trying to reinvent himself. He's simply a sweet, steady, grateful dog who appr