Hi, my name is Pepper. I am an 8 year old lab mix.  I had a home and was surrendered to this cold, scary place and I really don't know why. When I got there they said I had heartworm.  I don't know what that is, but I know I was sick.  I was given some medicine and then one day I was told that I was healthy again and to pack my bags because I was going on a Freedom Ride!  That sure sounded like fun !  I was going to Wisconsin with my buddy Hank.  Boy, did we have a wild trip!  We drove for 2 days and were able to meet lots of nice folks and we had a sleepover in Indianapolis.  Boy was I tired!  We had a long second day of travels and I saw snow for the first time!  Wow, did it look like fun to bite at!   I am a sweet, gentle, boy.  I am housebroken.  I don't bark, I don't chew things and I love to cuddle.  I will follow you around as I love to be close to you.  I walk well on a leash and come back if you whistle for me.  I love to eat and do a Happy Dance for Breakfast!   My foster mom says I am a very gentle soul.  My ideal home would be in a place where I can have a soft bed and lots of toys.  I am doing much better with carpeted steps.. see my foster mom found out that I have an old hip injury. I walk fine, but do favor my back right leg a bit.  I do get a little timid of hardwood floors too, but if you have an area rug, I am fine walking from the floor to the rug.  I also have this awesome therapeutic bed which I love... so I will need a home that has room for my bed.  I am great with dogs, cats and kids.  I would do best either as an only dog or if the resident dog doesn't play rough as I can lose my balance.  I do like those chewing sticks a lot.  If you would like to meet me, please click on Adopt and fill out a non-binding application.  I am ready to go to my new home!  UPDATE:  I am doing so much better than when I first arrived.  I have gained some much needed weight and am eating some really good dog food.  I do have some medications that I need to take - one for iron, one for arthritis and one for pain.  My foster mom says they are inexpensive, but really make a difference for me, so I would need to stay on them for life.  I have become a very social boy that loves to be outside.  I will wander around and although I don't like to come back inside, I will trot by you when you whistle.  I do know my name, so Pepper suits me.  If you would like to meet me, please click on Adopt and fill out a non-binding application.  I am ready to go to my new home!