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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
–
Age
1 year 9 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
75 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
D2024004
My details
Good with kids
Not good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Alonso is a young (under 2 years) purebred lab boy (Embark DNA tested; we think he was bred to be a champagne lab) looking for a family to call his own! He came to us in January as a stray from a small town in Iowa, very skinny at only 55 lbs and with a bad skin condition from being on his own so long. We have given him lots of medicated baths and his fur has grown back well, and he's up to 80ish lbs now so he's ready to start looking for a home! He loves all humans - kids included. He does need a home without cats/tiny dogs, but he so wants to play with larger doggos. He tends to get overwhelmed with lots of other dogs so probably won't be a dog park pup (at least right away), but he wants to please his people and will thrive with more one-on-one time. He is working hard on leash skills and basic manners, and does great on car rides. He won't be a good hunting dog as loud noises can tend to spook him, but being outside is one of his favorite things so he would love someone willing to take him out and work with him several times daily. His adoption fee is $250 and he's fully vetted / ready to schedule meets with people any time. If interested in meeting Alonso, please put an application in at www.foreverhomedogs.org!All adoptions are $300 per dog for puppies under 1 year, $250 for adults 1 - 9 years old and $150 for senior dogs which include spay/neuter, micro-chipped and up-to-date on required shots.
Senior dogs, at our discretion, are adopted out at $150 per dog because we know they will have less time with your family and may eventually have more needs as they get older. But we feel these dogs deserve to live out the rest of their lives as part of a loving family.
Alonso is a young (under 2 years) purebred lab boy (Embark DNA tested; we think he was bred to be a champagne lab) looking for a family to call his own! He came to us in January as a stray from a small town in Iowa, very skinny at only 55 lbs and with a bad skin condition from being on his own so long. We have given him lots of medicated baths and his fur has grown back well, and he's up to 80ish lbs now so he's ready to start looking for a home! He loves all humans - kids included. He does need a home without cats/tiny dogs, but he so wants to play with larger doggos. He tends to get overwhelmed with lots of other dogs so probably won't be a dog park pup (at least right away), but he wants to please his people and will thrive with more one-on-one time. He is working hard on leash skills and basic manners, and does great on car rides. He won't be a good hunting dog as loud noises can tend to spook him, but being outside is one of his favorite things so he would love someone willing to take him out and work with him several times daily. His adoption fee is $250 and he's fully vetted / ready to schedule meets with people any time. If interested in meeting Alonso, please put an application in at www.foreverhomedogs.org!All adoptions are $300 per dog for puppies under 1 year, $250 for adults 1 - 9 years old and $150 for senior dogs which include spay/neuter, micro-chipped and up-to-date on required shots.
Senior dogs, at our discretion, are adopted out at $150 per dog because we know they will have less time with your family and may eventually have more needs as they get older. But we feel these dogs deserve to live out the rest of their lives as part of a loving family.
(Correspondence only), PO Box 380, Johnston, IA 50131
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Additional adoption info
All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on core vaccines (DAPP, bordetella and rabies if over 16 weeks of age), adults are heartworm tested, and all dogs are micro-chipped and have necessary veterinary care.
Our adoption fee is $250 for dogs/puppies and $100 for a senior dogs 8+ years old.
All our dogs are in temporary care homes. If you would like to be contacted by one of our volunteer adoption coordinators go to www.foreverhomedogs.org and fill out an application. Please be aware you must be at least 21 years of age to adopt from us. We verify rental/condo policies as well as home ownership. If you have had prior pets, we will call your vet to confirm responsible pet care. A home visit will also be conducted prior to approval.
All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, up to date on core vaccines (DAPP, bordetella and rabies if over 16 weeks of age), adults are heartworm tested, and all dogs are micro-chipped and have necessary veterinary care.
Our adoption fee is $250 for dogs/puppies and $100 for a senior dogs 8+ years old.
All our dogs are in temporary care homes. If you would like to be contacted by one of our volunteer adoption coordinators go to www.foreverhomedogs.org and fill out an application. Please be aware you must be at least 21 years of age to adopt from us. We verify rental/condo policies as well as home ownership. If you have had prior pets, we will call your vet to confirm responsible pet care. A home visit will also be conducted prior to approval.
We do not have a shelter building. All of our dogs are in temporary homes. If you are interested in our dogs please complete the adoption application which can be found on our website. www.foreverhomedogs.org. We will then contact you to set up a time to meet with the dog/dogs you are interested in.
We do not have a shelter building. All of our dogs are in temporary homes. If you are interested in our dogs please complete the adoption application which can be found on our website. www.foreverhomedogs.org. We will then contact you to set up a time to meet with the dog/dogs you are interested in.
More about this rescue
Forever Home Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals primarily from high-kill shelters.
In working with committed volunteers, temporary care homes and local veterinarians, we are able to rescue dogs, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and have all necessary veterinary care.
We were formed in January 2014 and are a non-profit organization in central Iowa. We are pending our official 501c3 status. We receive no government funding and rely completely on donations.
Forever Home Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals primarily from high-kill shelters.
In working with committed volunteers, temporary care homes and local veterinarians, we are able to rescue dogs, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. All our rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, micro-chipped and have all necessary veterinary care.
We were formed in January 2014 and are a non-profit organization in central Iowa. We are pending our official 501c3 status. We receive no government funding and rely completely on donations.
