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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Thurston Moore is a happy, sweet, practically perfect puppy. No, really - his foster mom says that he is "a perfect puppy." He is crate-trained, he hasn't chewed up anyone's favorite pair of Merrells, he has learned that pottying outside is the preferred way to go, and is figuring out what a leash is (and isn't).? He is medium energy and while he loves to interact with his foster family, he is also happy to settle down and play with his toys.
He and his siblings came to us after being unceremoniously dumped over a 10' wall at a local KY shelter. He was a mange-ridden, scared puppy who, with patience, love, and medication (which he has completed taking), has come out of his shell, wagging his tail when he sees his people, discovering the joys of belly rubs, and he is now100% healthy.
Tho he can be shy at first, Thurston warms up quickly and gets along with people of all sizes, dogs, and kitties. He will likely be a small-medium sized dog once fully grown, in the 30-40lb range.
If you are interested in making Thurston Moore a member of your family, please fill out our online adoption application and then email Jen.Lu@bigflufydogs.com to let her know you have an app in and want to learn more about this adorable fellow.
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please apply online, at http://www.bigfluffydogs.com/online-app.php. Our main website, www.bigfluffydogs.com has more information about us and the rescue process. NOTE TO EMAILERS FROM ADOPT-A-PET: WE DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAIL INQUIRIES WITHOUT AN APPLICATION. WE REGRET WE CANNOT RESPOND TO EVERY EMAIL, BUT UNLESS YOU FILL OUT AN APPLICATION, WE DO NOT KNOW YOU EXIST. All known information about an individual dog is provided in it's listing. We do our best to provide accurate information, but adopters must understand that each home is different and the dog may behave differently in a new home. Dogs are creatures of their environment and you help make the dog what it will be. Homes considering adopting a puppy must be prepared for:1.) Flexible schedules for potty training. Puppies can only "hold it" for one hour per month of age (ex. a 4 month old puppy can only go 4 hours without a potty break).2.) Crate training until the puppy is at least one year old, to prevent chewing on inappropriate things when you can't supervise.3.) Socialization: The more positive and varying experiences as a puppy the better, both in and out of your home.4.) Puppy behavior and life stages are equivalent to a human toddler. It takes at least a full year to have a calmer, well adjusted dog. Patience is required and when your dog's behavior is a positive experience for you and those around you, your patience will be rewarded tenfold, for years to come.Please do not consider adopting a puppy if you have not thoroughly thought through the pros and cons of having one. So many people end up returning them after 3-5 months because they didn't realize the amount of work involved in raising a puppy.Patience, appropriate toys, socialization, and obedience training are all musts. All are time consuming, and can be expensive.All Dogs Require:Supervision with children and obedience training. Adopters that want to have good dogs must be prepared to put the time and effort into training a dog. Any dog requires work and effort, but a well trained, well socialized dog is more than worth the effort put in to get them there.
