Meet Dallas 1525.

Bonita Springs, FL · 1 year 7 months · Golden Retriever / Labrador Retriever (medium coat)

Listed since Aug 4, 2026. Listing dates do not establish shelter intake or continuous availability.

First seen by Goodmorph Oct 30, 2026.

Rescue last updated: Oct 5, 2026

In the shelter’s words

Dallas Meet Dallas—a 1½-year-old Golden Retriever who is learning that the world can be a safe and wonderful place. Dallas was rescued by a Good Samaritan after surviving on his own for months. When he was found, his skin was in terrible condition, but with love and care, his fur is beginning to grow back and he is looking more handsome every day. Dallas can be a little fearful of new people, new things, and unfamiliar situations. On walks, new experiences can scare him enough that he wants to turn around and head back home. But once he realizes he is safe, his sweet personality shines through. He is incredibly loving, eager to please, and very treat-motivated. Give him a few treats and some patience, and he quickly learns that people can be kind. We like to say Dallas is a little like the Cowardly Lion—he has a huge heart, but he needs a patient family to help him find his courage. Dallas is: Potty trained Loving and affectionate Eager to please and quick to learn A professional furniture lounger A big fan of belly rubs A talented counter surfer—so keep those snacks out of reach! In need of a secure fenced yard Dallas has met with our trainer, who has given his foster family helpful tips and guidance for building his confidence and helping him work through his fears. He has not yet been tested with dogs or cats. Since unfamiliar things on walks currently make him nervous, we want to give him time to build confidence before introducing him to other animals. Dallas is heartworm positive, so he cannot be neutered until he completes his heartworm treatment. The rescue will cover all medical expenses related to his heartworm treatment and neuter. Because Dallas is a large, strong boy and we don't have a history of him living with children, we are looking for an adult-only home where he can continue gaining confidence at his own pace. Dallas doesn't need someone to expect him to be fearless overnight. He needs someone willing to show him, one little step at a time, that the world isn't so scary after all Give this sweet boy some patience, a few treats, a safe yard, and lots of love—and you just might watch his inner lion emerge. Dallas is ready to find the person who will help him discover just how wonderful life can be.

RescueGroups record ID: 22683278

What this home needs

• Children

  Mentioned by the shelter

  “Because Dallas is a large, strong boy and we don't have a history of him living with children, we are looking for an adult-only home where he can continue gaining confidence at his own pace.”

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• Still to ask the shelter

  other dogs · cats · housing and stairs · medical and care. These details are not documented here; unknown does not mean no.

Roster last seen: Nov 3, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
Goodmorph last synced: Nov 3, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC
Availability confirmed by a person: Not confirmed

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