Adopt

My name is Dude!

Posted over 5 months ago | Updated 6 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with White
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
44 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

"Everything I want is love, and I'll give back ten times more." That's what I feel about him as his foster.

Dude is such a lover. He would love to be near you all day and sleep near you at night. He also loves to play with squeaky toys or chew on healthy bones.
Chase after balls
He is friendly with dogs, cats, and all-size humans
He is house-trained
He likes to carry the leash with his mouth when you're tired, lol
He understands "stay," "No," and "come."
He doesn't like the crate or being left in a room alone.
He'll enjoy a home with another very friendly dog who loves to play with
Run in the fenced backyard
Lots of toys
Lots of love.
He is gentle and submissive.
Dude is estimated to be under one year old and still has the puppy energy.
Neutered, microchipped, vaxed
Dude is fostered in Bergen County, NJ.

Dude's back right hind leg looked somewhat different. We took him to the vet, who did an X-ray. He said that it might be from birth or someone kicked him badly when he was just a few months old. He did not recommend any treatment as it is not painful for him. You can only see something when he climbs high, which only happens when he climbs to our bed at night.

Dude arrived at us from a "home" that was an old mobile home without windows or a door on a big property. The owner went to jail, and over 16 dogs were left without food, water, or a way out. The only thing they could do was eat the neighbor's chickens. That's when they called us and demanded to take the dogs from there. And we did.
There were pregnant dogs, dead dogs, and skinny dogs. All are very fearful of people. Some months later, we are still working with a few of them to win their trust.
Dude is very friendly but will need time to adjust. He is afraid of yelling and very loud barking.

Dude is absolutely ready to go home!!

Adoption application
https://form.jotform.com/210286667669167
Foster Application
https://form.jotform.com/210257395409155
Rescue
Friends For Life Animal Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Paramus, NJ 07652
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

We will contact your references and vet. Then a Virtual Home Visit (video call) is conducted.

3.

Approve Application

If approved, a Meet and Greet is scheduled or transport pickup is confirmed.

4.

Take the Pet Home

Adopter gets a new "Friend for Life" and a pup has been saved.

Additional adoption info

We strive to find the best fit for both adopter and dog.
Most of our dogs are in foster within the PA, NJ, NY area. Others arrive on transport from shelters in Texas and Tennessee.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a non-profit, 501(c)3, foster based, volunteer run rescue with foster homes in the Tri-state (PA, NJ, NY) area.

Our focus is to save the lives of dogs and puppies in high-kill shelters in the south and local owner surrenders.

Our mission is to place unwanted and in-danger animals in homes, no matter age or breed. To educate the public, help stop animal cruelty and neglect.

Extra Info.-
*If a dog is listed on Adopt a Pet they are still available and we are accepting applications. We approve applications on best fit for both dog and family.
*We take our best guess on breed and size when fully grown.
* Our dogs are adopted from their foster home or straight from transport from kill shelters in the south.
*We always need foster homes so we can continue to save dogs. Please contact us if interested in fostering.