Marco has a cute, expressive face with satellite-dish ears that show just how interested he is in whatever a person is thinking or feeling. Marco wants to understand, and he’ll always try hard to show how much he cares. That’s why it’s hard to comprehend why someone forced the six-month-old, neutered Labrador-Heeler to be a rover, a stray.

To make his abandonment more puzzling, Marco was obviously loved once upon a time. He assumes the best of everyone he meets. Marco thinks other dogs want to play and all humans want his affection and attention.

Whatever happened later, Marco learned the right lessons early, lessons that shaped him forever. He’s a natural companion, and Marco is trying hard to earn the role of best friend.