Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Gunner ❤️ He is up for adoption in Texas.
If you’re looking for a dog who will make you laugh, love you unconditionally, and remind you every day that life is pretty great, meet Gunner!
Gunner is a beautiful 2 to 3-year-old Black Lab mix who weighs about 60 lbs. But what really makes Gunner special is his incredible spirit.
Before coming to Lucky Lab, Gunner was involved in an accident. The shelter told us he was kicked by a horse, our veterinarian thinks he was likely hit by a car. He lost several teeth on the right side of his mouth and suffered significant damage to one of his hips. After being evaluated by some of the best orthopedic veterinarians in the Austin area, they determined that surgery would not be appropriate for him, we even looked into getting him a hip replacement, but he was not a candidate.
Gunner walks with a slight limp, but his vets do not believe he is in pain, it doesn't slow him down, and Gunner certainly doesn't act like a dog who thinks he's been dealt a bad hand!
Click here for a video of Gunner walking and running. Here is the link just in case:
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He runs around the backyard, goes swimming, plays tug-of-war with his dog friends, and absolutely loves life. His missing teeth give him a hilarious little quirk: when he gets hot or excited, his tongue hangs out the right side of his mouth, creating the goofiest, sweetest smile. 😍
Gunner loves people. In fact, he doesn't believe there are strangers in this world — only friends he hasn't met yet. ❤️ He absolutely melts when he's being pet. He'll sit at your feet, lean straight back, point his nose up toward you, and sometimes lean so far that he topples right over. He is, in every sense of the word, a total goober.
He's also a professional upside-down sleeper and has a serious appreciation for a good donut bed. 😂
Gunner can be a little timid when meeting new dogs, but once he gains confidence, his playful side comes out. One of his favorite games is tug-of-war with his foster siblings, and despite missing his canines on one side, he's surprisingly good at it!
One area where Gunner could use some continued work is leash manners. He gets very excited when he's out on a leash and can pull, so his forever family will need to be patient and continue helping him practice. (See what we mean, his bad hip does not slow him down, he's ready to go!)
Gunner is perfection for the right person or family. He's not going to be someone's marathon training running companion, but he is your typical Lab.
If you're looking for a sweet, trusting, goofy, resilient, loving dog who will give you his whole heart — Gunner might be exactly who you've been waiting for.
His hip may have changed the way he walks, but they haven't changed his joy for life one bit. Gunner is ready for a forever family who will love his crooked smile, his goofy personality, his big heart, and all of his perfectly imperfect quirks.
Gunner is ready to find his forever home. 🐾❤️
Who wants to meet this amazing boy? He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, housebroken and crate trained.
Apply at www.luckylabrescue.com
