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Geronimo has been waiting more than three years for forever home. Can you help?

TWINSBURG, Ohio – The week of Valentine’s Day is all about love for many. And one dog has been waiting on that love, and his forever home, for more than 1,100 days.

Geronimo has lived at the Humane Society of Summit County for 1,142 days. At only 6-years-old, that makes up nearly half of his life.

We’re pleading with readers to please help him find a forever home for Valentine’s Day. Please consider adopting, or share this story with family and friends who might be interested in Geronimo. His adoption fee is just $50.

Geromino is known for his tail wagging and his signature smile. He loves to play with toys, show off his tricks and spend time with his favorite humans. He’s been close to adoption multiple times over the past three years, however each time it fell through and he went back to his cage.

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HSSC employee Ashley Botz gets some loving from Geronimo while she has him out to play.

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Geronimo, an American Staffordshire Terrier, Pit Bull Terrier and Mastiff mix, is loving and knows his basic commands. He’s a big 80-pound boy with a lot of energy, but also knows how to take treats gently and snuggles up to his friends at the shelter.

The Humane Society of Summit County staff does a great job taking care of him, but there’s no replacement for a loving home to call his own.

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Again, his adoption fee is just $50 and he could go home the same day if there is no need to meet other dogs in the home.

If you’re interested in Geronimo, you can reach the shelter at 330-487-0333. The shelter is open 1-7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. on Sunday. It’s closed Mondays.

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HSSC employees Ashley Botz and Beth Bauer play with Geronimo while cleveland.com reporter Hannah Drown does a Facebook Live post of Geronimo.

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A home without cats and small children is best, but he could live with a family with teenagers and other dogs if it’s the right fit.

So let’s work together and find Geronimo the forever home he’s been awaiting more than three years.

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You can also see Geronimo in action in the Facebook Live video below.

It’s never too late to change an animal’s life. And for Valentine’s Day it’s time to make that happen for Geronimo.

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Dog in shelter for 1,100+ days needs love and a home for Valentine’ Day. Hannah Drown is at Humane Society of Summit County to introduce Geronimo. Spread the word to help him get a home by Valentine’s Day. Do you know anyone who would want to adopt him? Posted by cleveland.com on Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Will you bring Geronimo home for Valentine’s Day

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Geronimo has been waiting for a home for more than 1,000 days

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With adorable dog that’s been in a shelter more than 1,000 days. Let’s get him a home for Christmas, Northeast Ohioans! Hannah Drown is at Humane Society of Summit County introducing Geronimo. Posted by cleveland.com on Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Geronimo needs a home

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