At just five years old, big boy Baloo has already been through so much. He’s recovered from extensive, life-altering injuries and rebuilt his confidence with the help of his rescuers, but he’s ready to find a home of his very own. Fortunately, his friends at Hawaii Island Humane Society are committed to his Happily Ever After, and they’ve taken to TikTok to help his potential owner come his way.

What a beautiful boy! Baloo’s name may have been inspired by Disney‘s The Jungle Book, but it’s safe to say that this fun-loving dog will be writing his own tale of adventure in no time at all. He’s so hopeful and trusting for a dog who’s suffered so much at the hands of humans, and he deserves every good thing that life brings him–including that Pup Cup!

Sadly, things weren’t always so jolly for this 75-pound mixed-breed boy. He suffered massive injuries and trauma from an incident in late 2022, which took surgeries, therapy, and lots of love to heal from. While his rescuers can only share a small part of his story due to sensitivity and privacy concerns, they did disclose that “it took a team of people to save his life.” He spent several months recovering before becoming officially adoptable on Hawaii’s Big Island.

Giving Baloo More Than ‘The Bare Necessities’

After recovering physically from his accident, it was time for Baloo to heal emotionally, too. His loving foster family has given him all the patience and stability he needs to become a confident dog, though being food-motivated sure doesn’t hurt. In fact, it’s made his obedience training even easier! After a year of being officially in rescue, Baloo has gone through an epic transformation.

It’s just like the Hawaii Island Humane Society writes, “Baloo, like his namesake from The Jungle Book, has seemingly forgotten all about his worries and his strife.” That’s wonderful to hear! This resilient dog doesn’t take the little things for granted, but he sure would love to settle down in a forever home with a family who’s just as loving as he is. He’ll require plenty of snacks and lots of company, but all of the adjustments will be worth it to see this big, brave boy living as part of a family.

If you live on the Big Island and want to meet Baloo, start by clicking the ‘apply to adopt’ button on his profile, then fill out the adoption application so the Humane Society can learn more about you. Baloo just might be your perfect pup!