'Big Al' is a gentle giant.  He is about 1 1/2 yrs old now and when a pup was left to roam free and basically feed himself.  He was left alone a lot and let to come and go from the house via a back window.  The neighbors complained and threatened to shoot him and then the family moved from the subdivision.  They left "Big Al" and a companion dog at the empty house.  Al is St Bernard and some type of lab mix (perhaps yellow lab) and is very large.  He has very short fur but has the coloration of what you would think of typical of a St. Bernard.  He is  kind with kids and loves to play and guard them.  He gets along with other dogs as long as they don't try to boss him or pick a fight then he will defend himself as a last resort.  His drawbacks are of course his size but also he has a separation anxiety.  As long as he is with someone 24/7 he is the perfect gentle dog however when left to himself (whether locked in a room or in a yard) he will try his best to get out.  If in a room he will go through a glass window and when left in a yard with a normal fence will jump over it.  So he needs someone that will get him on a time schedule, has a big yard with a bigger fence and will have someone with him until he gets over his separation problem.  In addition, he likes to collect lawn ornaments, walk kids to and from their houses to buses and very importantly has developed a dislike for cats.

For more info, please contact Vicki at 859-582-9466 or Email.