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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Puppy
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Shots current
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. Juanito is the kind of baby who snuggles in, loves you up and then puts his head on your shoulder. He's so sweet (while being initially just a bit shy) and truly kind with every possibility open to him. That's the case unless a puppy like Juanito is in a high-kill shelter that quickly runs out of space or on the streets hiding in the shadows. We're so grateful for the efforts of our great rescuer in Tijuana, Mexico for saving Juanito from abuse and certain euthanasia. She could see that his temperament was so sweet and his need so great that she couldn't turn her back on this very special pup. Juanito was immediately brought to be vetted, given the appropriate vaccinations, granted a health certificate and brought to a dog-loving foster to begin his education as a cherished house dog. We've requested that Juanito be neutered but Tijuana vets felt he was too young for the procedure. Farfel's is happy to cover costs for Juanito's neuter if our Denver vet is used.
When we think of rescue, our thoughts don't usually go onto the tough streets of Tijuana. But these forgotten dogs deserve our help every bit as much as their US counterparts. They all have been used for opportunistic purposes...to either breed and discard or to sell as a puppy to a Mexican mill or rich tourists. Virtually all of them have lived on the streets and survived by learning to be social. They love people because compassionate tourists were their means of survival. They can sit in any language and fit quietly into any scene to earn a treat or discarded meal.
This was the life waiting for Juanito...just 8 weeks old and approximately 4 lbs (anticipated to be about 35 - 40lbs when full-grown). This is such a perfect size to be able to accompany his family just about anywhere and then fit perfectly onto a loving lap. Juanito will always fit right in due to his great temperament. He is already starting to understand that sweet, cuddly and cooperative behavior makes great things happen in life. Juanito was one of the extremely lucky young puppies to show great promise in his socialization skills at a very early age. The US rescuers couldn't help but fall in love with Juanito! We all had a clear picture of this very sweet and fun-loving pup in a forever Colorado home with a family that cherishes him for life.
As Juanito becomes comfortable in his home, he will become a fuzzy ball of good-will that loves to please - the happier his family is with his behavior, the more he will shine with his accomplishments.
We would like to see Juanito in a home that includes him in family time and activities (and of course some lap or couch-time would be perfect!)... and takes that extra step to participate in positive reinforcement obedience classes. These classes take a very smart guy like Juanito and teaches them the skills to fit into a great family member that can behave appropriately in any situation.
Juanito would be a wonderful companion for active retirees who have the time and desire to be best friends with a truly adorable young pup. He would enjoy another gentle dog to play with...he's so sweet and gentle as he puts his positive energy into enjoying the day with a fun friend.
Juanito was identified as a white/apricot Labrador Retriever/Terrier mix by his Tijuana rescuer. This is difficult to determine with certainty, but we can see both adorable and engaging breeds in this very sweet dog.
Juanito appears to be a non- shedding or very lightly shedding pup with the cottony-soft hair that speaks of his breed mix. Juanito will require a commitment to periodic grooming and great nutrition (a salmon oil supplement would be great) to keep his hair so soft, healthy and matt-free.
Juanito is arriving on transport in Boulder in mid-May. Applications are currently being accepted for our very sweet puppy with the dark, expressive eyes. If interested in this adorable ...and often very fun and entertaining best friend, please fill out an application at http://farfelsrescue.com/adoption/ and submit to farfelsapps@gmail.com or fax to 303-443-7730.
