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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
11 years old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
50 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Not good with kids
Not good with cats
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Blackie: 6-year-old male black Lab mix 50 pounds neutered
Background:
“Officer, but the cat came into MY backyard. I am a dog. What did you EXPECT me to do? I was defending MY home against this feline intruder. You never heard of that ‘STAND YOUR HOUND’ law? What do you mean ‘put your paws behind your back’?” Blackie peacefully surrendered to local authorities for killing a cat that entered his yard. We pulled Blackie from this local shelter after getting a reprieve from the governor.
What Blackie’s Foster says:
Blackie is sweet and affectionate. Face-licks, head-in-lap and leaning-in – Blackie is delighted to be “out of jail” and off death row. This guy follows me around the house. He likes his belly rubs and being brushed. Easy to walk. He does want to forge ahead to sniff and pee, but responds well to a small tug on the leash. Sleeps through the night. Likes his treats so should be easy to train. Already sits and will wait at the top of the stairs and at crosswalks. I went out for a quick errand and let Blackie stay behind – all was fine and in order upon my return. Not much interest in toys so far.
What Blackie’s Rescue Rep says:
We are delighted for the opportunity to provide Blackie with a new lease on life… after his past transgression. Will need to use care to avoid cats (so we do not have a repeat of past unacceptable behavior)… and probably avoid small dogs too. This guy would be an awesome companion for a single person. Probably not ideal for a home with children.
Medical Information:
Currently recovering from kennel cough, Blackie will be headed to our vet soon for a full check-up. He is already neutered, currently on vaccinations, and microchipped.
Blackie is located in: Berkeley.
If you are interested in Blackie, call, text, or email Rescue Rep Dave, 415-686-4248, david.c.ely@sbcglobal.net.
Our volunteers donate their personal time & phones so please only call during reasonable hours (8am - 8pm). The Rescue Rep identified in the dog posting is the only person with information about the dog - please only contact the designated volunteer. We do call everyone back within 2-3 days so please be patient. We work very hard to make the right matches for the dogs and for the new owners. We get 3-5 dogs per week; we do not have a facility where the dogs are housed, they are in foster homes throughout the Bay Area.
