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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
WAG_1084
My details
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
My name is Darby come see me at Bishops Orchards in Guilford on June 29/30, from 11:00am to 4:00pm -- here is more information about me:
GENERAL BEHAVIOR AND IDEAL HOME:
Hi! My name is Darby and I am a chocolate lab mix. I am about 2 years old and until recently lived my entire life at the animal shelter. Once I grew past the puppy stage, I didn't have a chance at finding a forever home. But I am still very much like a puppy as everything is so new to me and I need to approach new things slowly. Foster mom says I'm just like a puppy first exploring the world where there are lots of scary things, so she and foster dad are being patient with me and giving me lots of TLC. The good thing, though, is that I appear to be housebroken or close to it as I try to hold everything until I get to go for a walk. I really want to please and once I get to know you, I want to be near you. Foster mom and dad are working with me on my leash manners as I kind of pull a lot, especially when I see another dog I want to say hi to and run and play. Learning some manners is kind of important since I am about 56 pounds and strong. I really want to be a good girl and find a forever home where I will be loved and cherished--in return I have lots of love and loyalty to give back. Could my forever home be with you?
GENERAL VETERINARY CARE:
Darby has been:
~ spayed/neutered
~ microchipped
~ dewormed
~ heatworm-tested negative if dog is of age to be tested ( 6 months or older)
~ up to date on all age appropriate shots
~ treated with a flea preventative
ADOPTION FEES
Rescues participating in our events are not allowed to charge more than $385 an adoption fee and some adoption fees are much less - it depends on what the rescue chooses to charge - Dog Days does not take any portion of the adoption fees.
APPLICATION FORM:
http://godogdays.org/find-my-new-best-friend.htm (Copy and paste to browser.)
ADOPTION PROCESS - Before the Event
If you would like to begin the application process, please fill in the form at the link above and we will review your information, call your personal and well as vet references. PLEASE Fill in the application if you're interested in adoption, this will save you time at the event. We hope you will understand the careful scrutiny of potential adopters is not only for the safety and well-being of the dog but also for a positive experience for your household. Thank you for saving the life of a shelter dog through adoption; you are truly a hero.
-- A letter from your vet on their letterhead will also be very helpful if they won't be open for us to call as a reference.
-- If you are renting, please note you must have a written letter of permission from your landlord to own a dog on their property. Dog Days will be conducting interviews of prospective adopters.
-- If you have never owned a dog and therefore do not have a vet reference let us know right away and we'll try to do a home visit before the adoption weekend. First time adopters need a quick home visit to make sure they are ready to take a dog home for the first time.
ADOPTION PROCESS - During the Event Weekend
-- Plan on spending at least three to four hours going through the adoption process. We want you to be completely confident in your new pal so we will ask you to speak to a trainer, a veterinarian as well as interview with a member of our adoption team and the rescue.
-- As a policy, Dog Days will not hold dogs for potential adopters so it is important to come to the event by 11:00am Saturday morning if you have your heart set on a particular dog.
-- PLEASE NOTE THAT DOGS ARE GIVEN TO THE BEST HOME, NOT FIRST IN LINE.
Each dog and puppy has been seen by a Connecticut veterinarian who will also be on site to answer any questions you may have. We'll have professional groomers on site to give your new pal a bath before you take them home (no charge) and our adoption bags will give you information and samples for use at home.
EVENT TIMES AND LOCATION
Event times and location will be posted online at: http://www.godogdays.org
