Meet Potato.
When Potato was brough to Big Bear Veterinary Clinic in early July, he was so emaciated that he wasn't able to stand up. As staff worked desperately to save his life, he remained mostly unresponsive, except for slightly wagging his tail when staff spoke to him. Even on the verge of death, Potato wanted nothing more than love and affection from people - something he had never experienced before.
Dr. Kayla Lawlor, founder of Big Bear Ranch Rescue, fell in love with Potato immediately and took him in without a second thought, paying for his intensive treatments out of her own pocket. After days of critical care, Potato finally gained the strength to stand. He took a brief walk around the clinic grounds, soaking up the sun and learning what it was like to be treated gently by the person on the other end of the leash.
Now, three months later, a lot about Potato has changed. He's no longer the weak, emaciated pup on the verge of death that he was when Dr. Lawlor saved him. Today, Potato is an exuberant, goofy, joyful dog, determined to make up for the time he has lost. He's gained back 20 pounds and looks like a whole new dog. But despite all these changes, the most important thing about Potato has remained the same: receiving love from a kind human is still his favorite thing in the whole wide world.
Potato has been through more than anyone should ever go through, but his story is just beginning. We are excited to announce that Potato is finally medically cleared for adoption!
Potato still has a lot to learn! He was never given the chance to just be a dog, so he's still a puppy at heart despite our estimate that he's about 5 years old. He needs a family who will be kind and patient as he excitedly learns to navigate a world filled with the love he has always wanted. Most of all, he needs someone to call his own.
Could you be the best friend Potato has been waiting his entire life for? Are you the person that will make all his bravery and suffering worth it? Reach out to meet Potato! Potato is a goofy, sweet, happy boy. He absolutely loves people and his joy gets the best of him! He will need some help learning not to jump when he sees someone he loves, but he is incredibly smart and has been learning quickly. He is an absolutely lovebug. He loves dogs and gets very excited to see them. We recommend a cat free home as Potato doesn't always know his own strength!