10/30/2026
Finding Home Again: Nick & Gatsby's Story
It is an unfortunate reality of animal rescue that there are times when a dog needs to return to our care. Sometimes, it's for reasons that make us shake our heads—like discovering a puppy is more energetic than expected or growing larger than anticipated. But other times, life changes in ways that are entirely unavoidable.
This is the story of Nick and Gatsby, two bonded brothers adopted from Tails and Trails Rescue three years ago. Due to unexpected family health changes—including a husband's Parkinson's diagnosis and moving into assisted living—their devoted owner can no longer care for them.
These wonderful boys have been amazing companions and deserve a loving new chapter:
Nick: A 70-pound honey bear of independence and love. He loves scanning the perimeter of the yard for trouble, alerting you to visitors, and chewing on bones. Highly food-motivated and sweet when he's not busy protecting the household.
Gatsby: A 65-pound sweetpea and sensitive soul who will happily drape himself over your lap while you watch television. He’s a pro at catching small tennis balls—just say "go long!"—and acts as an indoor snuggler while keeping an eye out.
Both dogs are 3 years and 7 months old, crate-trained, and know the command "Crate is great!" While they are attached to each other, they sometimes get on each other's nerves and might do very well in separate homes, or together.
If you might be the right home for Nick (predominantly tan) or Gatsby (predominantly black)—or both—please reach out to Tails and Trails Rescue to learn more about how to give these sweet brothers a soft landing. 🐾❤️
Please consider fostering or adopting and we could use help spreading the word about these brothers!