Marley

“Hi! My name is Marley. I am a 10-year-old male goldendoodle. Don’t know what a goldendoodle is? That is a mixed breed of golden retriever and poodle. I weigh 32 pounds, which means I am not a tiny dog but not a large dog either; I am just the right size for many people!

My people will tell you that I am a sweet, friendly dog who gets along with everyone. I have never lived with another dog, but I’ve been around many dogs for short periods of time, and I’ve never had a problem with them. I have lived with cats and done just fine. Kids can be nice to have around as long as they don’t pull on me or rub my face roughly. I have been known to snatch food if I get the opportunity, so for this reason, it’s probably best that I don’t go to a home with young kids.

Once I am accustomed to my new home and new schedule, I should be able to stay home alone without a problem. Maybe I’ll have company? A dog friend or a kitty that will make me feel less alone? I can wait a few hours between potty breaks. I will bark to let you know when someone has come to the door or when we have visitors. I believe I am just doing my job as a dog: no one is going to sneak up on us, and I want all of our visitors to feel welcome!

I am really hoping my new people will take me for walks every day. I love walks! I behave myself on leash even though I’ve never had any training. I have no problem taking stairs at this point in my life. I think of myself as a young senior. With good veterinary care, healthy dog food, and regular grooming (a must for me), I could be around for years to come.

At night, I enjoy sleeping in bed with my humans, though sometimes I’ll sleep on the bedroom floor. My people really appreciate that I like to sleep in. I am accustomed to free feeding. That means my people leave my food out and I graze through the day. This way of eating does not usually work in a home with more than one dog. I could learn to eat on a schedule; I hear many dogs have to do that when they move to a home where there is a dog who could eat ALL of the food! I like to drink out of the bathtub faucet. Don’t ask me why, but I don’t like to drink water from a bowl. My people call this a “quirk” of mine, whatever that means.

So now I have shared all about me. I am in need of an adoptive home as my humans are not able to keep me. They have told me not to worry; they are going to find the best new home for me. They want to find me a safe, happy, loving new home where I can stay for the rest of my life. If I sound like a good match for you, let’s meet!”

Marley is located in Bothell, WA. For contact information, please email: referrals@olddoghaven.org

This is not an Old Dog Haven dog. Old Dog Haven has not assessed this dog for medical issues and will not be responsible for medical care after adoption. We urge prospective adopters to do their own evaluation.