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My name is
Beau (Obedience Trained)!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 3 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

Adoption fee: $100

This helps New Nodaway Humane Society with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
62 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
50349562

My details

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

My story

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

Beau (neutered male)
4 years - Labrador mix (62lbs)
Adopted in 2022 and returned in March 2024 due to owner's declining health

Graduated from Puppies for Parole obedience program
Housebroken
Basic obedience (walks on leash, sit, stay, down, come)
Dog friendly

Described as couch potato - affectionate - playful
Lived inside - Moderate energy
Cons: Escape artist - Jumps on people - Chews - Barks excessively - Separation anxiety - Fearful of strangers
Pros: Housebroken - Crate trained - Walks on leash - Gentle - Smart - Obedience trained - Likes grooming - Lap lover - Playful - Rides in car
Knows sit - Shake - kennel - speak (please), down
Likes ropes, squeaky toys and kongs
Good w/ women
Fair w/ men, children, other dogs
Bad w/ cats

From original intake in 2022:
Surrendered due to lack of time and space
Described as active - couch potato - affectionate
Lived inside/outside - High energy
Cons: Digs - Jumps on people - Separation anxiety - Territorial (upon first meeting)
Pros: Housebroken - Crate trained - Walks on leash - Lap lover - Playful - Rides in car
Knows sit - stay
Likes bones and play tug-o-war
Good w/ women
Fair w/ men, cats
Good w/ other dogs (but can be picky about his dog friends so a meet and greet is a must)

Update from foster family:
Beau is the best boy! He's playing well with my dogs, does not potty in the house, sleeps in bed with me, and does not snore, and loves to lay on the couch and binge watch crime shows with me! Someone needs this boy!

Adoption Fee: $100
Shelter
New Nodaway Humane Society

Contact info

Pet ID
50349562
Contact
Wendy Combs
Address
829 S Depot St, Maryville, MO 64468

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Download application at https://nodawayhumanesociety.wordpress.com/adopt/

2.

Approve Application

Staff will contact landlord (if needed) and vet reference

3.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

Adoptions are “first come, first serve” with an approved application.

Dog adoption including spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, rabies shot and microchip.

Puppy (under 6 months)………………….$150
Small Dog (under 20lbs)………………….$150
High Profile Dog (specialty breeds)….....$150
Adult Mixed Dog…………………………..$100
Senior Dog…………………………………Half Price

Cat adoption including spay/neuter, vaccinations, worming, rabies shot and microchip.

Kitten (under 6 months)…………………...$80
Adult Cat……………………………………$60
Senior Cat…………………………………..Half Price

Go meet their pets

Meet our pets at our shelter location at 829 S. Depot St. Maryville, MO. Currently, all visits are by appointment only. Call 660-562-3333 or send a Facebook message to schedule during the hours below.

=== Adoption Hours ===
Monday ......... Closed
Tuesday ........ 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday ... 1-7 p.m.
Thursday ....... By Appointment
Friday ............ 1-5 p.m.
Saturday ........ 1-5 p.m.
Sunday .......... Closed

More about this shelter

Our mission is to give shelter and care to lost, abused, or unwanted dogs and cats, to advocate the humane treatment of all animals, and to reduce overpopulation through a successful spaying and neutering program.