Bob Dylan

From a large shelter in Dallas; he was found as a stray and his owner contacted. Unfortunately they were not able to continue to care for him and elected to relinquish him to the shelter. Bob traveled to Brooklyn in early March 2025. He is currently boarding outside the city.

Bob is a big, gentle goofball who has never quite registered his own size. His play style is surprisingly dainty, his greetings are pure joy, and his favorite spot is draped across a lap during a good TV night. He is intuitive, affectionate, and genuinely fun, the kind of dog his trainer called one of the most fun she's ever trained.

His energy is moderate, though he happily goes big when the day calls for it. He has the stamina for hours-long walks and loved a shelter run club, so a moderately active adopter suits him well. He has a bit of a rockstar's way with a room, greeting people with a wagging tail, happy cries, and the occasional full-body hug, as though they came to see him. He has been comfortable with children of all ages he has met.

He is social with other dogs, now spending time with them daily and gravitating toward calm, playful companions. He would be happy with another dog at home, though he does not need one; his fit with cats is still unknown. Bob is house-trained and signals to go out, and he has made real strides with his crate, now settling comfortably in a hard-shell travel crate after a rockier start. His leash manners have come a long way though he may need a refresher in a new home.

Car travel is still a work in progress. Because Bob has been boarding at a training facility, a move into a home and a new routine will be a big adjustment, and some regression across the board is normal to expect. He is more than ready for his person. Bob has been waiting too long for the right one.

Bob is up-to-date on required vaccinations, neutered, microchipped, and tested negative for heartworm.

While he received care for minor medical issues while in rescue, he is currently in good health. If you think Bob might be a good fit for your home, we're happy to share a more detailed medical history.

Complete veterinary records, dating back to the time of rescue, are typically sent via email after an adoption. They can also be sent in advance of an adoption, upon request.

No one can believe how long Bob has been in rescue once they meet him. He spent months in foster and left behind rave reviews. Everyone falls for his goofy, lovable, hound-brain energy, and his trainer calls him "one of the most fun dogs she's ever trained."

Bob isn't a "thrown into the deep end and instantly thriving" kind of guy. He likes a minute to settle.

Foster life can mean regular moves and shake-ups and we knew Bob needed steadier ground. We moved him to our training and boarding partner outside the city, where life is predictable and more his speed. And surprise: give this guy consistency and he shines. He's thriving on that stability, so we're holding out for the real thing: his last stop.

We picture a patient adopter outside the city who appreciates his goofiness and gives him time to settle. Bonus points for a couch, a fluffy toy, and a lap to claim.

That's why Bob is eligible for our Badass Underdog Program. It lets the right adopter bring him home, let him exhale, and confirm what we already know without pressure, before making it official.

Interested? Submit an adoption application noting your interest in BUP and in Bob, and our adoptions team can share more.