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My name is Bear!

Posted 1 month ago

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
57 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 Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Bear, an exuberant 5yr old lab mix, eagerly seeking his forever home in New England or the Midwest. His shiny black coat has a narrow white stripe on his chest.

This handsome boy weighs 57lbs, is house-trained, neutered, microchipped, and current on all vaccinations and prevention. He is a gentle and affectionate pal who loves exploring and zoomies in the backyard. Bear walks well on leash but will thrive with additional training. He enjoys walks and has completed several 5+ mile walks with his foster dad.

Bear is great with new people in his foster home, as well as canine friends he has met. He enjoys going to work with his foster dad and visiting everyone at their desks. He also enjoys play dates, which leads us to believe he would do well as an only dog or with a canine brother or sister to keep him company.

Bear loves car rides and is crate trained but he would prefer to snuggle in bed with his humans at night. His foster parents crate him when leaving him home alone.

Bear’s ideal home would be active with adults or families with children over 10, where he can continue to thrive and grow.

If you're ready to open your heart and home to this adoring boy, please complete an application at www.luckylabrescue.com. You couldn’t ask for a better companion. Bear is ready to embark on a lifetime of love and adventures. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make his dreams come true!
Rescue
Lucky Lab Rescue and Adoption - VT

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Brattleboro, VT 05301

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Please apply online by filling out an application at:

http://www.luckylabrescue.com/content/adoption-application

Go meet their pets

www.luckylabrescue.com

More about this rescue

When lucky Labs come into Lucky Lab Rescue, they are immediately vetted with vaccinations, spayed or neutered, heartworm tested and wormed for internal parasites. All dogs receive complete veterinary care before they are adopted out. Also at Lucky Lab Rescue, each dog is temperament tested and evaluated for any signs of aggression and for activity level. Since our goal is to place our Labs in forever homes, it is important to know the general personality of each Lab, as we want to match potential adopters with dogs that would be the best possible fit for a successful adoption.

Most Labs that come into Lucky Lab Rescue are from shelters. Most are at risk of euthanasia, usually due to overcrowded shelters. Labs are one of the most popular breeds of dogs due to their loyal and family-oriented personalities. Labs are also one of the most overbred breeds and are the number one breed to be found in shelters. They also have one of the highest euthanasia rates. Some find it difficult that rescues can be breed specific, however, Lucky Lab Rescue and other Lab rescues make a huge impact on euthanasia rates just by rescuing Labs and Lab mixes alone.

The most popular color of Labs are yellow and chocolate. They tend to get rescued and adopted more often than black labs. Some shelters will automatically euthanize black Labs and some rescue organizations will accept the yellow and chocolate over the black Lab. We at Lucky Labs love our yellows and chocolates, but also feel very committed to rescuing black Labs due to their plight.

"The plight of the black dog refers to the low adoption rate and high
euthanization rate of black dogs in shelters. Black dogs are often
the last to be adopted from an animal shelter. You may not be
aware of how doomed black dogs are when they are brought
to the average animal shelter. Black dogs, particularly large
black dogs like Labradors or Lab mixes,have a very difficult
time getting adopted, and are euthanized at a staggering rate at
many animal control facilities throughout the country. The sad truth is, they are overlooked in favor of lighter colored dogs."