Meet Mars!

February 27, 2025
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Renee shares more about her 3 year old German Shorthaired Pointer, Mars:

How did you find him?
We got Mars while we lived in Chicago at Border Tails Rescue in Northbrook, Illinois! We came across him on their website and applied for adoption. Mars had been at the shelter for 6 months so he was really looking for a home. When we met him, it was love at first sight!

Did you choose his name?
Mars came with his name! He’s named after Bruno Mars (He came to the shelter with his brother, Bruno).

What is your favorite thing about his personality?
Although Mars is shy, he's very kind and loving. He loves to cuddle! He also is very awkward and has the funniest facial expressions! 

His favorite toys/treats are:  anything chicken or peanut butter! He also loves dental chews! His favorite toys are his stuffed squirrel, his stuffed dinosaur, and his rope toys. 

How does daycare help Mars?
It helps him improve his sociability and relationships with other dogs and humans. He also gets so much exercise out of it and we've noticed he's a lot happier!


We have LOVED watching Mars make friends and get his zoomies out in the back play yard by the creek every day. He never wants to come inside! We are so grateful he made his way from Chicago to our dog daycare program in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thank you for letting us love him!


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