WATCH MY VIDEO...Griff thought he already had his happily ever after. He was adopted from our shelter as a puppy, full of hope and with his whole life ahead of him. Like every puppy, he trusted that the family who chose him would love him through every stage of life. But recently, at just 2 years old, Griff was brought back to us for one heartbreaking reason. He grew too big. When you adopt a puppy, there is always the possibility that the tiny bundle of fur in your arms will grow into a large dog. That is part of the promise we make when we welcome a puppy into our lives. Griff kept his promise. He grew up. Sadly, his family could not keep theirs. Through no fault of his own, Griff lost the only home he knew. Now this beautiful boy finds himself back in a kennel, trying to understand why everything he loved suddenly disappeared. Our volunteers tell us he is nervous here, and it's easy to understand why. The sights, sounds, and uncertainty of shelter life can be overwhelming for a dog who thought he belonged with a family forever. What Griff needs most is time, patience, and someone who will help him believe that he is safe again. It's heartbreaking to see this beautiful dog look at every passerby to see if it's his family, coming back for him. At heart, Griff is still very much a puppy. He has energy to spare and loves to play. He gets excited whenever he sees other dogs and would love a chance to make new friends. He adores toys, happily accepts treats, and is reported to be easy to leash up and walk out of his kennel. His previous family shared that he is good with people and children as young as 2 years old. He has never been around cats. Because every dog is unique, we always recommend a dog meet for any potential canine siblings. Yes, Griff will need daily exercise and an active family willing to help him burn off that youthful energy. But what you'll receive in return is something priceless. You'll gain a loyal companion who loves with his whole heart, celebrates every moment with enthusiasm, and simply wants to belong to someone again. Griff isn't asking for perfection. He's asking for permanence.This time, he deserves a family who understands that puppies grow up, that love doesn't come with a size limit, and that forever should truly mean forever.
