Dog Details

Pops is a senior Yellow Lab with the soul of a wise old wizard and the stubbornness of a toddler who just learned the word “no.” He may not see well, but don’t worry—his ears and nose work overtime. He can hear a pin drop from across the house, especially if that pin sounds like food. He is a world‑class chow hound who believes every meal is a sacred event and every treat is a personal blessing.

He’s a gentle, mellow guy who spends most of his day perfecting his craft: sleeping. When he’s awake, he becomes your slow‑moving shadow, following you around with the dedication of a very sleepy bodyguard. He loves sniffing the yard, taking leisurely walks, and performing his highly dramatic poop‑spot circling ritual. He takes it very seriously.

Pops is also a master of passive resistance. Ask him to do something he doesn’t feel like doing, and he will instantly transform into 70 pounds of immovable, floppy, dead weight. Steps? Suspicious. Ramps? Terrifying. Rugs that are slightly crooked? Absolutely not. But give him a soft bed, a belly rub, or a doggy massage, and he melts like butter.

He’s partially blind, partially deaf, a little wobbly, and needs daily meds for his old man joints, but he’s wonderfully compliant for it. He’s great in the shower, loves car rides (even if getting in is a whole production), and will happily nap near your feet while you cook or do dishes.

He doesn’t play with toys much, but he enjoys a good nylabone and loves sniff‑and‑search games with scattered kibble. He’s potty trained with a schedule, sleeps through the night like a champ, and is perfectly content hanging out in his own room when you’re gone.

Pops would thrive as an only dog or with a calm, non‑pushy companion. He’s sweet, quirky, stubborn, and endlessly lovable—a gentle old man who just wants a soft bed, a steady routine, and someone who appreciates his slow‑motion charm.

If you’re looking for a low‑key, big‑hearted senior who will adore you, make you laugh, and occasionally refuse to move, Pops is your guy.

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   

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