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Posted over 9 years ago
| Updated over 9 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
140787
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
SCOUT is a 8 year old neutered black male Lab who weighs 84 pounds. He was found strolling along a quiet road, apparently looking for a better life. He is a very good boy who is friendly and laid-back. Don't let his age fool you he is still full of spunk. Got to love that adorable grin and floppy ears. He rides well and did well on a lead. He is good with other dogs and is looking for his furever home. Scout is approved for kids aged 10+.
Update (10/24): A couple of our fosters have had us teetering on the brink of “foster failure” and now we have another one: Scout:“The FP’s say that I reveal a little more about myself every day, like peeling an onion. Except I don’t make them cry- just smile and laugh. I went for my first real walk last weekend and while I pulled a tiny bit the first 100 yards or so, I was very good. I touched noses with one of the horses and she seemed okay, except she had hay breath. I have also been allowed to hang out on the front porch without a leash when the FP’s are out there. I went to visit a different cat upstairs and she did fine with me- she didn’t try to chase me or bite me so I was gentle with her (hoping she’d share her food with me). One of the crazy barn cats ran through the house during a thunderstorm but I didn’t join the others chasing him. I did get a bath last weekend; I was very good once FD put me in the tub, and it felt so good afterwards that I just sort of loped around in the sunshine. I really liked the towel stuff and I LOVED being brushed- I kind of melted down to the floor as FM was brushing me. I sleep with one of the resident dogs and FM caught us in a pile one morning this week. I have asked some of the residents to play, but they haven’t been in the mood the same time that I am, but that’s okay. I did try to humor the FP’s by retrieving a tennis ball a couple times but I am not too keen on that Kong thing, so when the other dogs took it from me, it was no big deal.
Oh, FM said I better list what I DON’T do: I don’t bark, nor dig, nor chew, nor get in the trash I also still need to gain 10 pounds or so (30 if I want to look like the resident dogs). I feel better each day and have a lot more energy than when I got here and was just a couch potato.
Licks and love,
Update (10/13): Scout is wonderful! Despite his prednisone and thyroxine and any other meds that make him drink and piddle, he only had the one accident a few hours after he got here and has been perfect since. He is so mellow but a very content and happy pooch. He still hasn’t barked- even at FD when he walked in after dark with suitcase and arms full; he just acted like he had known him forever. He slept with our Shadow last night outside our bedroom- totally comfortable already. Darned near perfect dog- get his skin and ear problems under control and he’ll be centerfold material!
This dog is available for adoption from Lab Rescue LRCP. The rescue has between 50 ~ 80 dogs available for adoption.
If you are interested in adopting, please visit www.lab-rescue.org and complete an adoption application. Within a few days of submitting an application you will hear from an Adoption Coordinator who will guide you through the adoption process.
An adoption fee is charged to cover the cost of veterinary care and a house check is required.
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