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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 8 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
160052
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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SOLO is a 1 year old spayed black female Lab who weighs 38 pounds. She is good with other dogs - has always lived with other dogs so she must be placed in a home with another experienced dog to guide her and give her confidence. Solo needs a patient family to slowly introduce her to new things and provide loving, gentle encouragement. She's a very sweet, petite, shy girl. Cats are unknown. Solo comes from the country and has no exposure to big cities. Placement is limited to single family stand alone homes in suburban neighborhoods or rural areas. We have no history of her living with children, Solo is approved for kids ages 10+.
Update (2/9): Petite little Solo has made great strides since arriving at her foster home. When she first arrived she was a little hesitant as she is unsure in new situations, but once she gets comfortable in them, she is fine. She has met and gotten along great with dogs of all ages and sizes. She loves loves loves the snow piles that are left and can’t get enough of it. She has started to show her playful side and does a perfect little play bow when attempting to get her foster siblings to play with her. Solo is a very easy foster pup. She loves to lay on the dog bed, crates like a dream and walks very well on a leash. She is not a morning puppy - in fact, if she was allowed, she would sleep in every morning and seems to be as disappointed as her foster mama when the alarm rings and it's time to get up. She is very calm for her age, does not jump, and is perfectly well behaved in the house. She enjoys the company of other dogs and loves to crawl into your lap when you get on her level.
Update (2/5): Solo is newly arrived at her fosters. She met the resident pack without any issue. She is still very shy with new situations but there is already improvement every day. First day – one small tail wag. Day 2 – a few more tail wags. Day 3 - lots of tail wags and came in the kitchen to make sure her foster mama was preparing breakfast correctly. She hasn’t really played with the resident pack yet but I do believe that will come in time. For now, she is content just to lay on the dog bed and watch the house activities, though I am sure that this will change once she feels more comfortable. She crates well and doesn’t make a peep. She sleeps on a dog bed in her foster mama’s room and doesn’t move all night. In fact, I am pretty sure that she would hit the snooze button a lot in the am, if she was allowed. She is very gentle at taking treats and takes her time eating them. She will walk around outside a bit to sniff the yard before finding her perfect place to go potty. She is house trained, crate trained and walks well on a leash.
From the evaluator: "Solo was nervous, tail-wagging most of the time but not sure what activity or commotion to pay attention to moment to moment. I went in the cage with her, knelt down, and she made several approaches to me with only a little reservation, allowed me to pet her no problem, then returned to the far side of the cage. She is friendly, did not cower or crouch at all, just a bit overwhelmed."
From the transporter: Solo was very timid and a bit overwhelmed with all the new and scary things she experienced today. She rode very quietly in the crate. Even though she was clearly stressed, she was such a sweetheart, and very courageous. Solo is a cute, petite girl with very soft fur. With a patient and loving family, she will blossom!
Solo was adopted with 2 other dogs from a couple that had about 15 dogs. The ACO was not legally able to confiscate the dogs because they outwardly appeared "healthy", had access to food and water, and had "the best dog house in Pocahontas County". The dogs lived inside a dilapidated school house with the couple and, therefore, had the required "3 walls and a roof" for shelter. Despite the extremely unsanitary conditions (feces covering the floors, stench, debris), no other agencies (human welfare) took action because it was deemed the couple "were of their right mind" and not endangering any other humans. The man previously surrendered dogs who were very timid and not socialized but quite sweet.
This dog is available for adoption from Lab Rescue LRCP. Lab Rescue LRCP rescues and places dogs in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware and northeast North Carolina (30 miles east of I-95 and north of the Pamlico Sound) Adopters must travel to Maryland, Virginia or Washington DC with their family - human and canine - to meet the dog they want to adopt.
Lab Rescue LRCP has between 50 - 80 dogs available for adoption from foster homes across Maryland and Virginia and at monthly adoption events. The adoption event dates are listed at www.lab-rescue.org.
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 home visit is required
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