Breed: Black Lab
Gender: Female
Weight: 43 pounds
Age: Date of Birth 11/8/13
Life Expectancy: Average of 12-16 years
Location: Winnsboro, LA
Adoption Fee: $450 (includes transport and vaccinations for a year)
For more information about this dog, contact: RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com
If this dog has stolen your heart, don't wait!
Please apply online now to be considered as a potential adopter.
ADOPTED ON 02-21-15 - FOSTER UPDATE: Lisa's life did not start out as a typical puppy's would, she and her brother Mugsy were dumped in the middle of the woods and left to fend for themselves at about 8 weeks old. They then had to spend the first 6 months of their lives in a pen together at the pound and were dangerously underweight. Her brother Mugsy had developed a serious respiratory infection and was extremely dehydrated. For the next 243 days our counterparts at stopped by rain or shine and walked the dogs and gave them food, medication, took them to the vet, gave them baths and made sure they had fresh water. Through the dedication of the volunteers these dogs became illness free and were given a new lease on life when they were able to go to a foster home on a 40 acre farm in Louisiana and say goodbye to life inside that tiny pen.
Lisa is a 1 year old female lab mix, who weighs approximately 50lbs. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccinations and HW negative. Lisa is a very active girl and enjoys the company of other dogs. She enjoys running with the other dogs on the 40 acre farm in Louisiana where she currently lives, and also going for a run behind the ATV for exercise. Lisa is a little shy with new people at first, but once she warms up she will stick right by your side. Her foster mother Andrea says Lisa likes to explore when they are outside, but is always within close proximity to her and her 9 month old son Paxton. She is not a barker, but will let Andrea and Paxton know when company has arrived.
Lisa walks well on a leash and rides freely in the car with no issues. Her house training is still a work in progress as she is still getting used to life as a "dog". She has not been crated, but because she is so sweet and aims to please we are confident that her new owner would be able to teach her this behavior. Lisa still needs some help with jumping up, as in typical lab fashion she wants to get close to your face and say "hi". This is a common behavior of young dogs and with some training and consistence is a behavior that can easily be fixed. Lisa has not been exposed to cats, but as with any new pet it would be the owner’s responsibility to oversee all interactions between pets and remove either animal from the situation if they began to show signs of stress.
Lisa's ideal home would be an active family who would give her lots of exercise to burn off her energy. She would love to go a home with another dog or dogs to play with as she is very social. Her new family members would have to be patient as she is learning new behaviors and meeting new people, as she did not have the friendliest start to life. Even from her short time in foster care so far, it is clear that Lisa will grow up to be a loyal companion in typical lab fashion. She is extremely sweet and has lots of love to give to her humans. Think about Lisa's rough start to life and how far she has come in such a short time. This sweet girl who was left to fend for herself deserves a home to call her own, where she will always be warm, healthy, active and loved. Please fill out an application if you think Lisa sounds like the right match for you!
LISA’S BEGINNING: Dogs give comfort to people when they are upset. It is a fact dog lovers have known for a very long time. A study was done that revealed that dogs truly do respond to human tears and will naturally try to reassure a distressed person. It also turns out dogs will try and comfort anyone who cries, not just their owner. Although there is no way to know for sure if dogs can understand why someone is sad and needs comforting, the study does point out that dogs respond to human emotions.
What is it that dogs have that human’s lack? Lisa and her two siblings previous owner discarded them and left them to fend for themselves. They were found on a cold, winters night at the edge of the woods in January 2014. They were cold, wet, and were only a couple of months old--in human years, they were three months old.
The dog pound picked up Lisa, she was about 8 weeks old, and weighed 9 pounds, 8 ounces. She was underweight and had intestinal worms, which is common in dogs that have been thrown out by their owners. Lisa's brother, Mugsy, was severely dehydration, developed a respiratory condition and became very ill. Both puppies were and put in the same City pen—they shared food and the water bowl. Although Lisa never got sick, as a precaution, the veterinarian prescribed her medication as well.
Our southern partners are committed to the dogs, they never give up on them and never ever hesitated to spare any expense to save them---so for 243 days—come rain or shine, they came even when they were sick, even when they had a busy day, took Lisa and Mugsy to the vet, gave them a bath, walked them, made sure they had clean water daily, gave them their medication and lots of love—they are true hero’s.
Lisa stayed in her tiny little pen since January and has basically grown up there because of the respiratory condition that Mugsy had. Neither pup has been sick for over 6 months and have had no other conditions or symptoms and is in good health now. She is in a caring southern foster home and is making up for all that time she was in the pen. She loves to run and play, building her muscles while she is using up all that pent-up puppy energy. She is a healthy, happy pup; she has a silky soft jet black, slick coat of fur and a tall, lanky beautiful build. Her mom tells us with pride that she is “a well-adjusted young dog”.
Lisa still lives with her brother Mugsy and is very good with the resident male Cur and young adult Daschund female mix; she really enjoys interaction with them during their playtime. She looks to her foster mom for attention a bit more than her brother Mugsy. She is curious about new things because her whole world has opened up and she wants to know what mom is working on and follows her around. She is a sweet pup and an awesome companion, loving people, dogs and life. She would benefit from being with another dog, however, because she loves humans, if they get her out and exercise her daily, she would love that. She is a medium to a rather high-energy dog right now because she is still very young, so her new family will need to give her regular exercise---it is an important part of Lisa's daily routine.
Lisa is still working on her housetraining, which is common for dogs new to living like a dog; it won’t take her long because of her sweet personality and willingness to please. Although she has not been exposed to kids, she is good-natured pup who should do fine with them, though, all dogs and young children need adult supervision. We don’t know how she would be around cats; however, cat owners need to oversee all new pets especially at the beginning. She eats with her brother Mugsy and has not had any problems but because this is something that can be controlled, the new family should wait about three or four months before they have a new dog eat next to another dog. Airing on the side of caution and taking things slow will give you a better chance at being successful. She has no know fears and would do well in a busy home with plenty of exercise and outdoors activities.
Lisa has been on a long road from that cold day in January but she is ready to leap into your heart and go to her FUR-ever home. If you are the type that wants to make a difference this year to a deserving dog in need, Lisa will thank you every day and fill your life with laughter and licks. Our adopters are the most wonderful people who stand to be the last chapter of their rescue story and the first chapter of their new forever lives! Lisa is waiting for someone to love her with their heart and soul!
Whether you adopt through Rescue Dog Village or any other similar organization, the LEAST we can do is thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering welcoming these deserving dogs into your hearts and home. One of our favorite sayings is "RESCUE IS THE BEST BREED," and we believe that wholeheartedly. Help us help these dogs and submit your application today! We appreciate that you want to help make a difference in the lives of dogs who need us most!!! RESCUE ROCKS!
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Disclaimer: Please note that the breeds posted on our dogs' biographies are our best guess based on years of working with rescue dogs. Adopters who need to know the exact breed or mix of breeds of a particular dog must have the dog's DNA tested at their own expense.
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About Our Rescue
These dogs deserve all of our attention, and in Rescue Dog Village, we are committed to our adopters and our dogs equally. We offer full disclosure and hope to make the best matches possible. Please know our adoption fees never cover our expenses. We rely on the generosity of our adopters and supporters to help us help the dogs.
Our rescue is ONLY in the business of offering FULL DISCLOSURE to adopters, and expects and hopes to engage your questions and concerns fully. We owe it to the dogs we rescue and all the wonderful families/adopters who might consider welcoming our charges into their hearts and home. Our dogs are waiting for that ideal forever home where they will be cherished as deserving family members. It's sad these second chances are even necessary for these dogs, but we are committed to them and will devote the time and energy to their rehoming, and not just MOVE them to save more dogs. We diligently and responsibly seek good matches as we don't want to re-home the dog again. These animals have already endured more than they should have, and through no fault of their own. It behooves us to be honest and forthright, and we appreciate the same in return from applicants. It's that winning combination of reciprocal trust and respect that allows for successful placements to be made. Happy adopters translate to happy dogs, and that's our goal!
Our rescue volunteers will be more than honored to be in touch with you directly and promptly, after receiving your application and conducting a mandatory a veterinarian check. If you have never owned a dog before, please submit your application regardless, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible. TAKE NOTE YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR SPAM AS SOME RESPONSES FROM US WIND UP THERE WE'VE DISCOVERED. Also, take care to contact your veterinarian to let them know a member of rescue will be inquiring about your pet history!
Thank you for respecting that we all donate our time to saving these animals, and understand we value your philanthropic and compassionate desire to help be part of the rescue team. That said, you'll understand why we are committed to the well-being of our charges and consider this veterinarian check mandatory. If you are a first-time dog owner, we will work with you every step of the way! ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION ARE AS MUCH A PART OF RESPONSIBLE RESCUE AS ADOPTION! And it takes a RESCUE VILLAGE to help the most dogs possible in a thorough manner to ensure success on all fronts, and then some! It is an awful feeling to fail a dog, and we can't continue rescue if we don't do everything we can to ensure good matches for the dogs and tender families who might adopt them. THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
Although we are an extremely small rescue group, we understand and respect your family's eagerness to be in touch and learn as much as you can about the dogs you are considering adopting. Our very experienced and devoted trainer will be happy to share all aspects of OUR RESCUE DOGS to determine compatibility once you've submitted your application, and another of our volunteers will explain the whole process of our rescue and answer any questions you might have as well
If you have the time and love to offer this extremely bright dog who can make you laugh for hours at his antics,
PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A RESCUE DOG VILLAGE DOG AND GIVE ONE A HOME. Our dogs deserve all that a committed family can offer. Make no mistake about it, this is one spectacular dog!
Please contact
RescueDogVillage@yahoo.com and we will be happy to return your correspondence, but please submit the application now so we can have that information as a starting base for our dialogue.
THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING RESCUE AS A MEANS OF WELCOMING YOUR NEXT FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND INTO YOUR LIFE!
ALL interested adopters MUST complete an application; agree to a vet reference check, phone interview and home visit. ALL family members MUST be in attendance for home visits - no exceptions. This helps us get to know everyone in the family so that we can help find the right dog for you.
