Meet Calhan (Poe)! At 8 years old and 88 pounds, this handsome, beefy boy is a true gentle giant with a heart as big as he is. Poe is an affectionate, easygoing guy who loves being close to his people and has fully embraced his role as an oversized lap dog. He has a wonderful balance of playful energy and relaxed companionship, and his personality continues to shine as he settles into life in a foster home.
Poe has been a wonderful houseguest. He is completely housetrained and has had no accidents in his foster home. He also does great when left alone, relaxing comfortably while his foster is away. He enjoys following his people around, keeping them company, and finding every opportunity to snuggle. Personal space? He's not entirely convinced that applies to him. This big boy genuinely believes he belongs in your lap!
Poe has a playful side and especially enjoys balls, rope toys, and chew toys. He and his foster dog sister, Rousey, have been taking advantage of the nice weather by spending time outside running around, playing, and wrestling together. The two have a wonderful relationship and clearly enjoy each other's company. Poe also loves rolling around on the grass and carpet, showing off his silly side and making everyday life a little more entertaining.
Poe also has experience living with another dog and shares a wonderful bond with his foster sister, Rousey. They enjoy playing, wrestling, cuddling, and simply spending time together. He has also met other dogs at BARCS and does best with polite, gentle canine friends. His relationship with Rousey shows that he can enjoy having a canine companion, provided they are a good match.
Poe enjoys getting out for walks and exploring the world with his foster family. He tends to pull at the beginning of a walk because he's so excited to get outside, but he settles down as they get going. He regularly encounters other people and dogs and has continued to enjoy his outings. He's also proven to be a great companion for adventures, previously attending a busy food truck event filled with people, food, and activity, where he handled everything like a pro.
Poe absolutely loves people and has been wonderful with children. Most recently, he met a family of potential adopters inside his foster home and was very polite and friendly. He's an affectionate, social guy who enjoys meeting new people and seems happiest when he's surrounded by those who want to give him attention. Whether he's greeting visitors or relaxing beside his favorite humans, Poe is a friendly gentleman who makes a lovely impression.
Poe is an easygoing boy who has handled new experiences well, including recent trips to the vet and boarding. His foster reports that he did great during both. He isn't looking for anything particularly complicated: a comfortable home, loving people, some playtime, a few good walks, and plenty of opportunities to snuggle would make him a very happy guy. His favorite toys are balls, ropes, and chew toys, but his favorite activity might just be being close to his people.
Whether he's romping around outside with Rousey, playing with his favorite ball, greeting new friends, or squeezing his 88-pound self into your lap, Poe brings so much love and personality to the people around him. He's affectionate, social, playful, and wonderfully easygoing, with a big personality to match his big body.
Calhan (Poe) is a lovable senior gentleman looking for a forever home where he can be part of the family. If you're looking for a giant snuggler who enjoys canine companionship, playtime, walks, and being your oversized lap dog, Poe may be your guy!
Calhan (Poe) is currently in the comfort of a foster home. If you're interested in meeting him, please complete an application and email dogfosters@barcs.org for next steps!
