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Posted over 8 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Collie
Color
White - with Black
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
We all know how we get that awww feeling when we see an adorable young puppy. They're so new and fresh with every possibility open to them. That's the case unless they're in a high-kill shelter that quickly runs out of space. We're so grateful for the efforts of our great Texas rescuer in saving Martina and her siblings...she could see that their temperaments were so kind and sweet that she couldn't allow them to be euthanized.
Martina is the kind of very endearing puppy that will lie in your arms and give a periodic loving kiss. Her great personality was the key to her being noticed and therefore rescued. Martina was immediately brought to be vetted and temperament tested... and then brought to a great Houston foster home to receive pure love and begin her education. It turns out that Martina, at only 14 weeks old and 13 lbs. (expected by the vet to be approximately 40 - 45 lbs when full-grown) is so sweet and super smart.. it's become a fun and rewarding experience for her foster mom to watch Martina blossom.
Martina is like a blank slate...open and curious about everything around her..she's incredibly entertaining when she gets going. If she continues this regimen of socialization that promotes positive relationships with other dogs and bonding with humans...she will become a well-adjusted and pleasant adult companion.
Martina is an adorable Labrador Retriever/Soft Coated Collie mix puppy with a stunning black and white coat that, with great nutrition and care, will speak of the beauty of this very loving puppy. Martina (and her siblings) were diagnosed with dermatitis caused by fleas, shelter dirt and stress. She has since been moved into a foster home with clean conditions, lots of love and far less stress..and is doing very well.
Martina's calm and sweet demeanor is just who she is...she just appears to be a bit more analytical than your average crazy puppy. If Martina is treated kindly with clear behavioral guidelines, she will become a well-adjusted dog who respects her people as her leaders. This is the kind of loving and committed family we're searching for for Martina. We also feel it's very important that Martina is provided with exercise and mental stimulation. She will learn valuable socialization skills through puppy kindergarten followed by positive reinforcement obedience training classes. Martina will also be overjoyed with hiking with her best human (and canine) friends along Colorado paths enjoying the sunshine.
We're searching for a family for Martina that spends lots of time at home and chooses to include a fuzzy companion in their activities. Martina can be taught that the car is a fun place that leads to great adventures out in the community and can therefore accompany her family just about anywhere.
Martina will be arriving on transport in Boulder on Friday 4/22/16. Applications are currently being accepted for this sweet and devoted best friend and can be found at http://farfelsrescue.com/adoption/. If interested, please fill out and return to farfelsapps@gmail.com or fax to 303-443-7730.
