About Gerald

Intake Date: 1 November 2026 ----- Age at Intake: 5 yrs ----- Breed: Irish Wolfhound ----- Size: 100+ lbs ----- Status: Owner Surrender ----- Compatible with: Dogs, cats, children ----- Suitable for: Home experienced with large or giant breeds, fenced yard. ----- Medical/Behavioral Needs: No known medical concerns reported. ----- Additional Notes: Meet Gerald! Ladies and gentlemen, we'd like to introduce Gerald. Yes. Gerald. Not Thor. Not Titan. Not Goliath. Gerald. When you're a massive Irish Wolfhound weighing over 100 pounds, you don't need an intimidating name. Gerald is five years old and finds himself looking for a new family through circumstances entirely beyond his control. His previous owner suffered a stroke and is unfortunately no longer able to provide the care this big fellow deserves. Sometimes surrender isn't about someone giving up on an animal. Sometimes life simply changes in ways nobody could have anticipated. And Gerald deserves a soft landing. According to his previous owner, Gerald is sweet, social, and gets along with both dogs and cats. He's reportedly a friendly fellow without known aggression concerns. At over 100 pounds, Gerald is not exactly what we'd call a space-saving model. He comes with a few practical considerations. You'll need room for him to stretch out, a vehicle capable of transporting a small horse, and an understanding that giant dogs come with giant responsibilities. Bigger vet costs, higher food bills, etc His previous owner also reports that Gerald could use more leash training. Fortunately, five years old is certainly not too old to learn! Gerald will need someone willing to work with him on those skills, provide consistency, and help him settle into his new life. Things Gerald reportedly excels at: ��%90%BE Being sweet and social ��%90%BE Getting along with other dogs ��%90%BE Sharing his world with cats ��%90%BE Taking up an impressive amount of space ��%90%BE Making ordinary-sized dogs look like travel editions ��%90%BE Having the most delightfully name While we are still getting to know him, we're sure that Gerald will prove to be every bit the gentle giant his previous owner describes. We also want potential adopters to understand that giant breeds aren't simply regular dogs in larger packaging. Everything from food and veterinary expenses to transportation and daily handling requires a little more planning. But for the right family, the rewards can be just as enormous. Gerald didn't do anything wrong. His world changed because his human's circumstances changed, and now he needs someone willing to open their home and heart to a very large new family member. He's not looking for anything fancy. Just a family, a comfortable place to rest, some patience while he learns, and perhaps a couch that can withstand the gravitational pull of 100+ pounds of Gerald. If interested in meeting and potentially adopting, please read the adoption requirements and complete the adoption application located at forbellessake.org. Once processed and approved a meet and greet can be scheduled and if a match an adoption can be finalized at that time. FBS standard adoption fee is $175. All residents are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and treated for any known medical needs. Breeds are best guess. Housetraining is not guaranteed but crate training is worked on with all residents. A secure physically fenced yard is prioritized if a yard is present. Temperament cannot be and is not guaranteed.

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For Belle's Sake Rescue & Rehabilitation, Inc
Ward County
Minot, North Dakota

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