Biggie – affectionately called Mister Big by his foster mama – was a much adored pet in his former home. He was surrendered out of love when his former family was unable to afford the medical bills and rehabilitation when he was unfortunate enough to go down in the rear. However, Biggie is well-muscled now, thanks to lots of play and tug with the other dogs in his foster home. Adopters should know that in a home without other dogs for playing with, or a commitment to keeping Biggie in good physical condition he could go back to needing special care and may still need special care—a home without stairs, for instance-- in his older years.

Biggie loves people of all shapes and sizes! He just wants to be next to his person. (Preferably on the couch.) Mister Big has done very well with children ages 5 – 16. He thinks young children are just great! However, we feel due to his spinal condition, a home with children younger than 8 may be unsuitable for him.

Mister Big has multiple calcified invertebral discs and a narrowing of the disc space in his thoracic region. Biggie loves to climb on the furniture now, and his stamina has improved greatly. Biggie may be able to do stairs if they are not too steep. Due to the nature of his condition, experienced Frenchie folks would be preferable for Biggie.

On the minor side, Biggie also has a slight tummy issue that is managed by giving him a Pepcid AC before his meals. He is a quick eater, so perhaps one of those baffled dishes would solve the problem.

Spinal issues? Biggie says, “What spinal issues?” It certainly doesn’t keep him down! Biggie can run and play with the best of them! He loves dogs of all shapes and sizes and has enjoyed all of his canine foster siblings. He may fall during a game of chase, but will get right back up and keep going!

Biggie has no temperament issues to speak of. While playing tug with another dog he makes lots of noise, but it’s just trash talk. He has been known to growl at his foster mom in protest of going out for the last potty of the evening.

Biggie is housebroken and is crate trained!

Biggie loves people of all shapes and sizes! He just wants to be next to his person. (Preferably on the couch.) Mister Biggs has done very well with children ages 5 – 16. He thinks young children are just great! However, we feel due to his spinal condition, a home with children younger than 13 may be unsuitable for him. He has very little stamina and won’t be able to keep up with the roughhousing and general hub-bub that comes with a houseful of young ‘uns.

There are no kitties in Biggie’s foster home.

The ideal home for Biggie is a calm, quiet home with one or two older or laid-back dogs. Biggie enjoys playing with another dog but will also curl up and nap with them. Biggie’s favorite things to do, besides cuddling with his person and another dog, are to relax with a Nylabone, disembowel a stuffie and play tug. A not too active family who would cherish Mister Biggs and make him part of the family would be ideal.

Biggie’s home should be all on one level with a fenced in yard for him to run and play in at will. He has rehabbed and built so much muscle in foster care, it is important for him to continue in a forward direction and get his needed daily exercise.

Someone who works from home would be ideal for Biggie. However, someone who works part time and could leave him in an ex-pen while they are gone is a suitable option.. For his own safety, Biggie cannot be left free in the house unattended, lest he fall off the furniture and injure himself. Mister Biggs may also be fine as an office dog. A few potty breaks, a Nylabone, and a bed would make him happy.

Here are a few words from Biggie’s foster mom: Biggie has grabbed me by the heart in his stay with us. He is a smiley boy that would like nothing better than a warm place to live and a loving family to snuggle with. He may have a bit of a tough time walking and running, but he has come so far physically in such a short time. He takes the love you give and gives it back tenfold.

Do you have a big heart, a big empty spot on your couch and a big need for a special boy such as Biggie? If you think you can provide him with the loving forever home he’s looking for, please apply for him. But be prepared to pick him up. Mister Biggs is in Colorado and he won’t be shipped!

Apply for me here!