Adopted
| Breed | Labrador Retriever, Hound |
| Color | |
| Age | Young |
| Gender | Male |
| Size | Medium |
| Coat Length | - |
| Adoption Fee | - |
Characteristics
Health
House-trained
Good in a home with
Here is what his foster Mom has to say: "Oreo is the sweetest little guy. About 25 - 30 lbs, not bigr at all and I don't think he'll get much bigger. He likes to tumble around on the couch, doing somersaults and spinning around. I can almost hear him saying "weeeee - giggle giggle". He's so playful and fun. He loved the children when they visited and he likes the other dogs he's met. He just wants to play with everyone. A bit timid still, with all the new noises and experiences, but he ventures out more and more every day. He loves toys to chew and throw for himself, then he approaches and pounces and bounces. He is very good about going potty outside. He really just wants to curl up in my lap and be loved, such a sweetie. He makes me smile all the time. He will be a wonderful best friend to any family, person, or couple. Just a love bug.
THIS ARKANSAS SHELTER IS CLOSING. ALL DOGS MUST FIND A HOME OR FOSTER HOME IN NEW ENGLAND OR WILL BE EUTHANIZED. Please apply quickly, time IS of the essence.
Potential foster homes: please email: [email protected]
Potential homes, please visit: www.almosthomrescue.net and email your application to: [email protected]
All known information is listed here. If it is not listed here, then we do not know if this animal is good with cats or kids.
Before sending an inquiry, please read the How To Adopt Page & FAQ pages of our website. http:www.almosthomerescue.net. This dog is available unless it is marked as Pending. For PUPPIES: SEE BELOW
This dog is Urgent because the shelter in Arkansas is closing, therefore dogs and puppies alike are on the euthanasia list.
Please do not ask local shelters to take this dog in, there are many reasons why they cannot. Please also do not send us nasty letters about why we euthanize, this is not our choice, we do not euthanize, but the shelters we work with do. We are a rescue and we pull as many of them as we have foster homes and funds for. We, like the shelter, do not have unlimited resources. Please, please: foster, adopt or sponsor a dog to help save their lives.
HOMES CONSIDERING PUPPIES MUST BE PREPARED FOR:
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES FOR POTTY TRAINING-THEY CAN ONLY "HOLD" IT FOR ONE HOUR PER MONTH OF AGE.
CRATE TRAINING FOR THE NEXT 10 MONTHS TO KEEP THEM FROM CHEWING EVERYTHING IN SIGHT.
SUPERVISION WITH CHILDREN, AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING.
SOCIALIZATION-A GOOD DOG MUST BE EXPOSED TO ALOT OF STIMULUS AS A PUPPY SO THAT NEW PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENTS DO NOT INTIMIDATE THEM AS ADULTS. THE MORE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES -IN AND OUT OF THE HOME- AS A PUPPY, THE BETTER.
HOMES THAT WANT TO HAVE GOOD DOGS, MUST BE PREPARED TO PUT THE TIME AND EFFORT INTO TRAINING A PUPPY. IT IS ALOT OF WORK!!! THEIR BEHAVIOR AND STAGES ARE EQUIVILENT TO A 2 OR 3 YEAR OLD CHILD. IT TAKES A FULL YEAR TO HAVE A CALMER, WELL ADJUSTED DOG! PLEASE DO NOT CONSIDER ADOPTING IF YOU HAVE NOT THOROUGHLY THOUGHT THROUGH THE PROS AND CONS OF A PUPPY...SO MANY PEOPLE END UP RETURNING THEM IN 3-5 MONTHS BECAUSE IT IS CHEWING, JUMPING AND HYPER. THIS IS NORMAL PUPPY BEHAVIOR.
PATIENCE, CHEWIES, SOCIALIZATION, SUPERVISION AND OBEDIENCE TRAINING IS A MUST!!
