They couldn't stand to see him in their, so decided to "adopt" him, but knowing the couldn't keep two dogs, they emailed me having to give him up, once again. Of course we went to get him, only to find his coat dried out and in much need of a diet.

We took him to our foster home, who had him for a couple weeks. During that time, we had him brought in to the vet for a hypo-allergenic bath and a really good ear cleaning. Apparently the family that took him from the pound put him back on puppy food - "to help him lose some weight" Ha! In addition to it putting weight on this poor senior guy, it was causing him one of the worst ear infections our vet had ever seen. His ears were so scratched up and he was just miserable!

In addition to nursing this guy back to health, my foster family just fell in love with him. Despite everything he had been through, there has never been a sweeter, mild-mannered dog. We had gotten an application in on him and it came just in time.. I think our foster family might have ended up wanting him! :)

Darlene and her husband checked out great and on March 11th, they took Midnight home. It only took the car ride home for her to fall head over heels in love with him and he has continued to steal the hearts of every family member he meets.

Here is what Darlene wrote about her experience with adopting Midnight.

We were so lucky to have found Midnight at the Rescue.  I thank Lisa very much for contacting me. 

When we met him, it was at a dog park and knew the moment I saw him we would love him.  He is a dream in the car.  No barking or drooling.

My husband has never been an animal person, even though we've had dogs through most of our 28 years of marriage but Midnight has captivated him.  He may not physically touch him but his foot is always kicking those tennis balls.  He even said that we were so lucky to get him.  Midnight has filled out home with extra laughter.  He never tires of tennis balls.  He doesn't like to play with anything but those balls.  Doesn't matter what time of the day OR NIGHT, that tennis ball is in his mouth.  My granddaughter who is 18 months old got whipped in the face with his tail and the look on her face was so funny.  Just shocked.  His tail goes a mile a minute.  She giggles and giggles when he is around her, especially when she is trying to toss the ball.  It goes about 3" and he tosses it back to her.  It is wonderful to hear the hearty laugh come out of this small person.  She tries to hang on to his leash but it is hard because he is a bit faster than she is.  She stands in front of his face,  waves and says hi puppy.  Luckily, he isn't a licker because she would have been shocked again--twice in one day.  When I was leaving their home, she was putting on her shoes because she wanted to come with the puppy.  Problem was, mommy wanted her with them.

 My eldest daughter (17) feels much more comfortable in our home with Midnight.  She has her fears.   He is in her room at night which helps her to sleep.  Her disposition is better and keeps telling me thank you for getting Midnight for her.  I originally wanted Midnight for my granddaughter but he would stay with us as they live in a rental and can't have pets but now he is helping my eldest daughter but there is just no way to split the dog in two so he has to be there for both of them.  Of course, he is so much company for me.

 When Midnight wants you to toss the call, he flips it at you.  If it isn't close enough, he pushes it until it is at your feet.  If you ignore him, he pushes it again, and again.  If he pushes it behind you, he just retrieves it and flips it in front to your feet.  If you still don't pay attention to him, well, one paw, one heavy paw lands on your leg.  If that doesn't work, both paws are on your legs and he is staring at you in the eyes as if he is saying, "well. . . . . .  I'm waiting."  His face is so precious but his eyes speak volumes.   All kinds of love are in those eyes.   He may feel like a tank on your legs but those eyes. . . .   I think if he could, he'd be sitting on my lap.

My son (granddaughter's father) said (I'm sure in jest), when are you taking him camping?  I laughed and said, "no, when are YOU taking him camping."  I just know he'll protect my grandbaby so I have no worries if he goes with them.  He is such a loving dog.  When he puts his head on my lap, I can't help but hug him.  In just this short time, he is learning that we are huggers.   

Thanks again to the Las Vegas Lab Rescue.