Happily Ever After

Hi! My name is Lars and I am a 6-7 year old Shar Pei/Lab mix. My previous humans neglected me and did not spend much time with me, which made me very sad. When I first came to Planned Pethood, I was severely underweight, but with my foster mommy making sure I'm well fed, I am now back to my normal hardy weight of 65 pounds!!! I don't have a mean bone in my body, and I LOVE other dogs. I even like cats! I am shy when first meeting new people and animals, but if you give me some time, I will come out of my shell. I do have a small cataract on my left eye, which kinda messes with my depth perception. Because of this, I am not a fan of stairs and will not go up or down them. However, if you are a super strong he-man or he-woman, I don't mind if you want to carry me! And, if you don't want to carry me up and down stairs, that's ok too, just be sure to spend a lot of quality time with me as I do love to be around my family. My foster mommy says I am a little quirky, but that is ok because it just means I am extra special. I do take Prozac on a daily basis to help me feel less stressed and more at ease. I don't like leashes, but my foster family is helping with this. I just don't like the pulling motion of leashes when going on a walk or being on a tie out in a yard. So, I am not going to be your walking partner, at least not at this point. I would love for someone who is patient and understanding to keep working with me on this issue. Because I don't do well on tie outs, I will also require a fenced-in yard and a house with a door that leads directly into the fenced-in area. This way I can go out and potty and play with no issues or fears! I would love to have a doggie brother or sister to play with and to help show me the way, but it's not a requirement. Though I don't mind kids, I would do much better in a home without little ones. I would do best with someone who has had dogs before, particularly other rescue dogs, who will help me grow socially and overcome some of my fears while embracing my quirks. I hope you will consider me as a new family member! If you are interested in meeting or adopting Lars, please complete an online application.