Hi, my name is Achilles. I was found as a stray back in the winter and a man brought me to the SPCA. Nobody came to claim me, so that's where I've been staying ever since. A lot of my buddies have found homes and I would love to find one too. Nothing would make me happier than to find a forever home of my own! They say I'm about 3 or 4 years old, so I have plenty of life left to share many experiences with you. I am a neutered male who weighs about 70lbs and they tell me I’m a Boxer/American Bulldog mix. Although, with all of my speckles, someone said I could be part Dalmatian! Boy did I laugh at them! Aren't I a handsome boy?

Some nice volunteers recently took me home for a couple of weeks and were pleasantly surprised at how well behaved I am. I showed them how good I can be! I sat quietly in the laundry room behind the baby gate until I was let out to play. I didn't bark or chew on things, and I didn't even jump on the counters when there was yummy-smelling food sitting there. Did I mention that I'm housetrained already? So no messes to clean up from me! I did so well! I hope they tell everyone that I would be great in a home!

These nice people took me for long walks at the park and I didn't really pull on the leash. I met up with another friend, and she brought along a guy who I never met before. Boy, was he nice to me! I took treats nicely from his hand and even let him walk me. He was cool enough to jog with me too and I even joined him on the bench when we were done. I made a new friend! I don’t react to other dogs outside, I just watch them walk by. I'd just probably prefer to be the only dog in the house because I didn't really enjoy sharing my den so much. I'm not sure if that would change over time, but right now, I like my own space. Don't worry though, if you adopt me, I have plenty of love to give, so you won't need anyone other than me! I’ve found that one of my favorite things to do after breakfast is go for a nice long walk. When we're done, I do my most favorite thing-- I find a nice lap to curl up on and fall sound asleep! I think I heard someone mention that I’m a little too big to be a lap dog, but I think I fit just fine!

Hopefully someone out there will see me and give me the loving home I’m looking for. Thanks for reading my story and sharing it with others!

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Good looking pup! I wish I could have a dog, but not possible where I'm currently living.
Your girlfriend is good people for helping at the shelter.
I hate to keep dragging him into these, but maybe Fluffy should be aware of this guy.