More about Gator – The Big Yellow Rescued Dog Club
Just to remind you of how big Mr. Gator is. . .
. . . so that you can truly appreciate the lengths he will go to in his quest to catch critters.
We have started calling him a polar bear – his fur is almost white in the right light, and he is so big. . .
Rubbing his head truly puts him into some kind of blissed out doggy coma.
One of our tasks this weekend was to get a “family photo” for the rescue’s website. My daughter decided to be camera shy, so it was just Gator and I.
Near impossible to get 116 pounds (he has lost some weight and is now at his ideal weight!) of squirming lab to pose for a photo!
Author: otisandtess
Otis, an 8 year old 106 lb. lab/Dane mix, became a Tripawd on February 9, 2016 after his right front leg broke due to osteosarcoma. We did 4 rounds of carboplatin, but lung mets were discovered on Agust 25, and he passed on September 4. Otis was half of a bonded pair, and his adopted sister Tess, passed suddenly of hemangiosarcoma on October 9. The day before Tess passed, a local lab rescue group had identfied Gator, a 120 pound 6 year old yellow in need of a home, as a potential companion for her. His picture was on my phone, and my house needed a dog. . .
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14 thoughts on “More about Gator – The Big Yellow Rescued Dog Club”
He looks so happy! And he squishes down well lol.
Donna
Awww, Christine. It warms my heart to see how happy Gator looks in his forever home and how happy you look to have him there. Otis and Tess should be so proud!
He looks so awesome. These pictures are so wonderful. That last picture looks like he is spotting a squirrel or something. Thank you for sharing the update 🙂
Yes, he was looking for squirrels the whole time we were trying to take the photo. Unfortunately, there were only 2 shots where he smiled and looked at the camera, and in those, my eyes were shut or something equally unflattering.
Great update, pictures are beautiful. And of course, you must choose the pic that is most flattering to you, Gator understands this. So happy for you all.
Love it! Gator truly does take great pictures. Love the one especially with his paw across your lap as if to say “this mom is mine now”. Truly a great picture of you both! So happy for you guys!
He looks so happy! And he squishes down well lol.
Donna
Awww, Christine. It warms my heart to see how happy Gator looks in his forever home and how happy you look to have him there. Otis and Tess should be so proud!
Kathi
He looks so awesome. These pictures are so wonderful. That last picture looks like he is spotting a squirrel or something. Thank you for sharing the update 🙂
hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
Yes, he was looking for squirrels the whole time we were trying to take the photo. Unfortunately, there were only 2 shots where he smiled and looked at the camera, and in those, my eyes were shut or something equally unflattering.
Gorgeous happy pics of both of you. So lovely to see. And that one of Gator in his blissed out coma Awwwwwwww!
This post and all these beautiful photos delight my heart. I am so happy for Gator and your family.
What a gorgeous hunk of dog he is…
Lisa and Angel Pofi
What a great comment – He really is a big hunk of dog, meant in the sweetest way possible.
Great update, pictures are beautiful. And of course, you must choose the pic that is most flattering to you, Gator understands this. So happy for you all.
Paula and Nitro
Love it! Gator truly does take great pictures. Love the one especially with his paw across your lap as if to say “this mom is mine now”. Truly a great picture of you both! So happy for you guys!
Gator, you have the BEST smile EVER!
You look so content, like finally, you’re with the people you were destined for. YAAAAY!
He’s so handsome!!! Best smile!!! Congrats again! You look great too!
Very nice pictures! thanks for updating us. I’ve been wondering how you and he are doing!
Gator is so Handsome and I see polar bear too;) Glad to see you are happy again. Beautiful pictures of you both! We never can replace our animals, we learn to love again and carry them with us forever.
I got this email and I thought of you and Gator thought you would be interested.
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/11/11/dogs-prefer-praise-over-food.aspx?utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20161111Z1&et_cid=DM124983&et_rid=1749794682
Holly & Purrkins
Christine-
Gator is beautiful, I would love to cuddle that big guy. Blessings to him and to you!
Deb & Henry