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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever/Flat-Coated Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Derek. Derek a bundle of love. He is super friendly, very playful and just a happy go lucky boy. Derek is a bit of a goof ball who loves to play with his toys, getting attention and petting. He LOVES to play in the kiddie pool and would romp all day in it if he could. Derek would be okay with older kids but may be a little playful for toddler sized children. Derek gets along with other dogs. We do not know what he thinks of cats. Derek is about 1-2 years old and 50 pounds. Please help Derek find the loving home he deserves.
Note: As part of routine testing, in December, Derek surprised everyone with a positive Parvo virus test as he certainly was not acting sick or showing any symptoms. Derek has done very well and has been cleared to go home with his new family. He was recently retested as now negative for Parvo. Derek is ready to go home!
Update: Derek tested positive for Lyme & Anaplasmosis, two common tick borne diseases. He has completed his oral antibiotic treatment and feeling great! This loving boy is ready to go home with you!
We do NOT ship our animals. All adoptive families must travel to us to meet their adoptive dog/cat. Applicants must live within a 2 hour radius from Sparta/Andover (07871/07821).
Please understand that we are an animal shelter and thus unable to say whether the dogs are housebroken as they are not in homes.
If you are interested in adopting, we encourage you to please submit an application on our website today so that we can try and process and pre-approve any potential adopters prior to our next adoption event.
PLEASE USE THIS LINK TO SUBMIT AN ADOPTION APPLICATION. WE ONLY ACCEPT ADOPTION APPLICATIONS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. ANY OTHERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Application link here: http://www.oscaranimalrescue.org/oscar-1-application.html
Adoption Process:
1.Fill out an application
2.Meet & Greet
3.Adoption contract & adoption fee
Derek's adoption fee is $350. This also covers all age-appropriate shots, spay/neuter, vetting & microchipping.
**If you are coming to an adoption event to see a certain dog/cat, please email ahead of time to make sure that dog/cat will be there that day. Please email 1-2 days before the event, as some animals are placed during the week and our list is constantly changing.
For a list of upcoming pet adoption events go to: www.OscarAnimalRescue.org
One Step Closer Animal Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE to the extent allowed by law. If you would like to make a donation to help us rescue more animals please send donations to PO Box 248, Sparta, NJ 07871. Please make your check payable to O.S.C.A.R.. Thank you for helping us save as many lives as we can.
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