This helps Osceola County Animal Control with pet care costs.
My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Age
1 year 6 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
85 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Not good with kids
Not good with dogs
Purebred
Needs experienced adopter
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
OKAY friends. What we know... SMOKEY is a purebred Silver lab recently surrendered to our care - 1 -1/2 years old. SMOKEY needs to be your only dog and prefer someone who can train dogs. Surrendered when his prior older owner went through some traumatic losses of loved ones and could not provide the care and socialization he needed. She stated that he would go after the older dogs in the home and she could not handle him - could not offer reasoning why. We believe SMOKEY picked up on owners high stressful anxiety and became aggressive with the other older dogs in the home, not permitting them near her and resource guarding. SMOKEY is a large dog apx 75-90lbs. Has not been around any children - so we believe NO children. Prior owners vet refused euthanasia and recommended training with a professional. Thus reasoning why we are reaching out to see if there may be a qualified professional trainer willing to help.
What we have observed. Seems to know some basic commands, Protective of "his" people which we now are. Was adopted as a puppy from a local breeder. Does not care for other dogs here - largely ignoring them unless they go too close to the front of his cage. Did go off on a dog when a staff member was handling that said fearful dog in front of his cage and was believed to be protecting staff. Goes outside to potty when his kennel is open. Has NOT Any issues here with all female staff. Has been in our care since January 16th. IF you think you can offer SMOKEY the professional home he needs and have no other dogs, Please send us an email to animalcontrol@osceolacountymi.gov OR find us on facebook and send a PM to Osceola County Animal Control - or give us a call at 231-832-5790. We are located in Reed City, MI and will be very selective where and whom can adopt for obvious reasons.
OKAY friends. What we know... SMOKEY is a purebred Silver lab recently surrendered to our care - 1 -1/2 years old. SMOKEY needs to be your only dog and prefer someone who can train dogs. Surrendered when his prior older owner went through some traumatic losses of loved ones and could not provide the care and socialization he needed. She stated that he would go after the older dogs in the home and she could not handle him - could not offer reasoning why. We believe SMOKEY picked up on owners high stressful anxiety and became aggressive with the other older dogs in the home, not permitting them near her and resource guarding. SMOKEY is a large dog apx 75-90lbs. Has not been around any children - so we believe NO children. Prior owners vet refused euthanasia and recommended training with a professional. Thus reasoning why we are reaching out to see if there may be a qualified professional trainer willing to help.
What we have observed. Seems to know some basic commands, Protective of "his" people which we now are. Was adopted as a puppy from a local breeder. Does not care for other dogs here - largely ignoring them unless they go too close to the front of his cage. Did go off on a dog when a staff member was handling that said fearful dog in front of his cage and was believed to be protecting staff. Goes outside to potty when his kennel is open. Has NOT Any issues here with all female staff. Has been in our care since January 16th. IF you think you can offer SMOKEY the professional home he needs and have no other dogs, Please send us an email to animalcontrol@osceolacountymi.gov OR find us on facebook and send a PM to Osceola County Animal Control - or give us a call at 231-832-5790. We are located in Reed City, MI and will be very selective where and whom can adopt for obvious reasons.
Kittens $2.00
Cats $5.00 WITH a security deposit of $25.00 and signed contract to ensure the feline of your choice will be spayed or neutered by the time given on the contract (typically 30 days or 6 months of age)
ALREADY spayed cats and kittens $5.00 adoption.
Puppies $5.00
Dogs $10.00 WITH a security deposit of $35.00 and a signed contract to ensure the canine of your choice will be spayed or neutered AND receive a rabies vaccine by the time given on the contract (typically 30 days or 6 months of age)
ALREADY spayed/neutered and vaccinated pets are less the security deposit.
Kittens $2.00
Cats $5.00 WITH a security deposit of $25.00 and signed contract to ensure the feline of your choice will be spayed or neutered by the time given on the contract (typically 30 days or 6 months of age)
ALREADY spayed cats and kittens $5.00 adoption.
Puppies $5.00
Dogs $10.00 WITH a security deposit of $35.00 and a signed contract to ensure the canine of your choice will be spayed or neutered AND receive a rabies vaccine by the time given on the contract (typically 30 days or 6 months of age)
ALREADY spayed/neutered and vaccinated pets are less the security deposit.
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Located in lovely rural downtown Reed City, Michigan at 502 Savidge Street our phone number is 231-832-5790. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 11am - 5 pm. Weekend hours for adoption by special arrangements when staff is available. Regrettably our county does not permit off site adoption events, or permit the use of volunteers or fosters, However we will adopt to reputable rescues.
Located in lovely rural downtown Reed City, Michigan at 502 Savidge Street our phone number is 231-832-5790. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday 11am - 5 pm. Weekend hours for adoption by special arrangements when staff is available. Regrettably our county does not permit off site adoption events, or permit the use of volunteers or fosters, However we will adopt to reputable rescues.
More about this shelter
We LOVE our pets and hope it shows! There is NOTHING more satisfying in seeing a homeless shelter pet find the love and happiness we feel all animals deserve, and are blessed to be able to assist our pets to do just that! Check us out on Facebook as Osceola County Animal Control and Share our pet's postings with your network of family and friends - it's a simple easy way to help homeless animals connect with adopters! We're a small rural shelter, and appreciate the help! We always appreciate donations, and accept dog and cat food and supplies as well as donated blankets, and cleaning supplies. Thank you for considering one of our pets! Don’t shop … find a homeless animal and Adopt!
We LOVE our pets and hope it shows! There is NOTHING more satisfying in seeing a homeless shelter pet find the love and happiness we feel all animals deserve, and are blessed to be able to assist our pets to do just that! Check us out on Facebook as Osceola County Animal Control and Share our pet's postings with your network of family and friends - it's a simple easy way to help homeless animals connect with adopters! We're a small rural shelter, and appreciate the help! We always appreciate donations, and accept dog and cat food and supplies as well as donated blankets, and cleaning supplies. Thank you for considering one of our pets! Don’t shop … find a homeless animal and Adopt!
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