This is Joe. He was found wandering the streets in the middle of the night.  From his callouses it’s obvious he lived outdoors on concrete his whole life.  Joe is old, we don’t know how old but he’s no youngster.  He has a big scar on his back, presumably from a chemical burn.  He has only one canine tooth, the rest of his teeth are ground down to nubs.  Joe has a lot of grey on his muzzle so we presume he is an old guy.  Adopting out old dogs is often very difficult.  Most people who come to rescue basically want a young dog, so they can get a bullmastiff at a reduced price.  Luckily for Joe, Susan came along and didn’t care about his age, or his scars or his callouses.   Joe has some behavior issues because he’s never had someone setting boundaries or teaching him manners.  Susan LOVES Joe, warts and all and has committed to giving him a home with the comforts he’s never known.  He’s now  a house dog, he has soft pillow beds to lay on, and good food.  His coat is already improving drastically.  He seeks love and attention and wants to be a good dog.  Though he still has hurdles in terms of training, Susan is going the distance with Joe, and he’ll never be on the streets alone again.   Joe has found his FOREVER home, thanks to Susan, and she has a wonderful companion, guard dog and unconditional love in return.   Joe is one of the lucky ones.