Neil was on the adoption floor at an overfull Ohio county shelter but was being overlooked by a doctors they believe because of his age. The shelter reached out to us for rescue help and with an amazing foster offer we were able to bring Neil into rescue. He seems to do best with calmer dogs but we will know more about him once he settles in at his foster home. 

From the shelter:  Voted most likely to graduate at the top of his class with a Canine PhD and is undoubtedly one of the smartest dogs we have at the shelter right now!

He knows sit, shake, high five, speak, lay down, and play opossum. (He is also learning roll over!)

Neil loves toys, does great with other dogs that match his laid-back personality, will rub against you for pets like a cat, and has the biggest ol’ Boxer head, perfect for smooching on! 

 
UPDATE 11/20:  This boy is just the best ever.  He is calm and gentle but also gets wound up enough to play some, too!  Neil is seeing the vet today from some knuckling of his front paws/front leg weakness.  He doesn't seem to be in any pain and it seems like he has been this way for a while as he seems used to it.  We hope to get some answers and will likely get him started on some anti-inflammatory medication or arthritis supplements. He is wonderful with the other dogs in his foster home and just LOVES people!