Alex was a NRGRR rescue that truly had a heart of gold. He came to us an owner surrender due to his owner's medical situation and was a very big boy. Fortunately his big appetite included loving green beans and that weight melted right off. He was absolutely a stick dog, no tennis balls for Al,and the bigger the stick or branch the better. He would go into our woods and come out with just the right one! Alex trained new rescues that came into our home. He would grab the leash and walk the new dogs and guide the new rescue into the house. He did this on his own. No need to teach him those tricks; it just came naturally to him.
Alex was a founding member of the Retrieving Hearts Therapy Dog group which allowed him to brighten lives that needed extra sunshine. He was truly meant for this work. He would often perform his "retrieve the newspaper" trick to entertain the kids and let the kids throw the newspaper. Alex also served as an Ambassador at one of the NRGRR Galas where his job was to pose for pictures with the sponsors. He got right in close like he was their dog!
Alex was the type of dog that everyone should have a chance to have in their life at least once. He came to us ready to love and be loved.
Thank you to NRGRR, Retrieving Hearts, Grace Park Animal Hospital and Quartet for all you did to make Alex’s life amazing and supporting us through his journey.