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BEAR is a 6-year-old neutered male yellow lab. Bear weighs 71 pounds and is up to date on shots. This dog is approved for homes with children ages 10 and up.
DESCRIPTION: BEAR AND COAL ARE A BONDED PAIR AND MUST BE ADOPTED TOGETHER. Bear was an owner surrender to the shelter due to the owner moving. Bear came in with his bonded “brother” Coal. Bear and Coal have lived in an outside pen all their lives. Bear is a very friendly dog who loves to give hugs. He is a favorite among the volunteers. Bear helps his younger “brother” Coal to feel confident and secure. Bear is good with meeting other dogs. Bear was tested with a cat (in a crate) and appeared to be good with cats. From the transporter: Coal and Bear rode fine. Coal is definitely more timid than Bear. Great dogs!
Update: The boys moved to their foster home and are doing well! Last night they went to a neighborhood brewery and today they came to a 5K with their foster mom and made all sorts of friends. They ride in the car incredibly well and slept a full 8 hours (no crates needed). Coal is definitely more timid at first but steals everyone's heart with his puppy face and warms up to you quickly. Bear is a gentle giant and both love attention.
Update: These boys are a catch!! Coal is an affectionate pup who loves to share kisses with everyone (human and canine) he meets. This sweetheart has captured many hearts with his charm as he trots over for pets and then melts down to the ground to expose his belly while he softly licks the hands of whoever is lucky enough to be petting him. Bear also attracts people with his handsome looks and gentle lab lean, easily sharing with Coal who will inevitably wiggle in for some attention of his own. While both enjoy watching for squirrels, Bear is more likely to patrol the perimeter while Coal is physically unable to resist chasing after any thrown ball. At their foster home into which they settled in record time, Coal often has a ball or toy in his mouth, and Bear likes to keep the couch or dog bed warm while he naps, snoring softly. They are learning new commands like sit, stay, and come and hope to find someone who will continue training them. Bear and Coal enjoy hanging out with their people, crate quietly when left alone, and are always ready for their next adventure.
Update: Bear and Coal continued to expand their neighborhood fan club of humans and canines. Bear is showing more playfulness at the dog park as he engages with dogs of all sizes and sideswipes Coal when Coal has a ball. Coal discovered the joy of playing with an enormous Chuck-it ball and makes sure to sidle up to all people at the dog park so they can pet him. Not to be left out, Bear also enjoys attention and taught himself how to hop onto the park benches to be face-to-face with those sitting or more accessible to those standing. A serviceman came to the house yesterday, and the boys greeted him warmly and snoopervised his check of the AC unit. Even though Coal trotted upstairs with the man's bootie in his mouth, Foster Mom suspects he would have tried to take them home if he did not already have 4 dogs at home. When hanging out at home, the boys love to wrestle and play, sometimes redecorating in the process as they shift dog beds and relocate throw rugs. During walks, they will ensure that no squirrels get close enough to harm you, so harnesses are helpful.
Adopters must meet these requirements:
Setting: Rural
Dwelling: Single Family Home
Fencing: Physical Fence Required
Bear is from a rural area and has not been exposed to traffic, noise, or groups of people. If dogs are overwhelmed by their environment, they can exhibit behaviors like excessive barking. For now, to avoid this we are limiting placement to stand alone single family homes in a suburban neighborhood or rural area. After Bear has been in a foster home for at least a week or two, we will evaluate if placement can be expanded to include a more urban environment and send out an update.
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, or Virginia with their family - human and canine - to meet the dog they want to adopt.
Lab Rescue LRCP has between 40 - 80 dogs available for adoption from foster homes across Maryland and Virginia, and at monthly adoption events. The adoption event dates and locations are listed at www.lab-rescue.org.
If you are interested in adopting, please visit www.lab-rescue.org and complete an adoption application. After you submit 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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