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My name is Mabel!

Posted over 7 years ago

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

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Mabel is an 8-month old black lab mix who came into rescue with her sister after they were found abandoned in southern Georgia. She is a loving girl who is a still a little shy at first but once she warms up to you, she likes to be around you all the time. She’s friendly, energetic, playful, and sweet. She’s very smart, and is picking up on things very quickly. As can be expected with a heathen puppy, she has oodles of energy to burn and enjoys a good chew. ?

Mabel is mid-sized, and weighs ~38 lbs. She is good with all people, and has been good and well-mannered with the children she’s met thus far. Preschool age and up is likely best, as she is still a puppy and mouthing a little bit. She is good with all other dogs and should be fine with dog savvy cats. She is crate trained, however she is still a work in progress on house training. While she’s good on the leash, she could use continued work to become great.

Mabel really likes to be around her people… when she is outside and her foster family is inside, she will paw at the door to come in. She will also whine when initially left in the crate and her family is leaving (she does well in the crate aside from this initial whining). She is very social, and loves both people and other animals.

Mabel is adoptable in the northeast (CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT). If you’re interested in adopting Mabel, please complete an adoption application at www.bigfluffydogs.com, and then email kim@bigfluffydogs.com. Thank you!


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.

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