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Posted over 7 years ago
| Updated over 7 years ago
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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Senior
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
160312
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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CASPER is an 11 year old neutered yellow male Lab who weighs 73 pounds. After a decade of service as a guide dog, Casper ended up at a rural shelter, the victim of mandatory retirement, whose family apparently elected to not keep him, which is probably fortunate for him since his care was definitely sub-par. Welcome to the new life that you deserve, Casper! This guy just loves butt scratches, ear scratches, belly scratches, but he isn’t overbearing about it. He travels in the car better than kids and most adults. He is perfectly happy just laying around, but we wish he’d try a dog bed instead of the hard floor. He likes marrow bones but doesn’t seem interested in toys yet. After his vet appointment, since they were closed, he was allowed to wander around the office while they wrote him up and got his meds, with the required breaks for loving. He doesn’t show any signs of arthritis and just hopped up into my SUV- he may be eleven, but he could easily pass for seven! Oh, and did I say he is excellent on a leash? He really enjoys his walks and just doing dog stuff. He was confused by a harness, probably because it didn’t feel like the one he had worn for work for a decade. He is approved for kids 10+. More info soon!
update: Casper has been the perfect house guest! He has done great with the resident labs and all other dogs that he has met. Don't let his age fool you - he does not act like an 11 year old. He loves to play with toys! He runs in the back yard with the crew, but the most important thing to Casper is getting loved on - he loves his people! Butt scratches are a must for this hunk. He is just stunning and perfectly behaved! He is excellent on leash and crates like a dream.
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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