Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This 11-week-old Lab/Shepherd mix has the sweetest eyes you’ve ever seen! At 11 lbs, this little guy will tell you a whole story with his eyes. His foster family says he loves to say "lady, do you really need to keep kissing me?"Mateo loves to explore every little thing that lands on the floor, and then dramatically flop down for a nap in the warmest, coziest spot he can find. He would climb into the basket of blankets under the Christmas tree to nap. Mateo has a great history with dogs and absolutely adores them, though he’s still learning polite puppy manners and can get a little jumpy with excitement. He loves to play hard with his brothers and chase squeaky toys.He hasn’t been around cats yet, so he will need a proper introduction. Mateo has done well so far with kids ages 8 and up, but he’s teething and can be a bit nippy in typical puppy fashion. He’s gentle overall and doesn’t react negatively to children.Mateo spends short periods of time in the puppy pen with his brothers, then goes into his crate at night, singing a short lullaby for a few minutes to himself. He's learning potty routines and what ‘outside’ means but doesn’t love going out in the cold. He does okay with puppy pads down.Mateo is not collar or leashed trained yet, so his foster family is helping him with keeping his collar on. He can also be vocal so his future family may want to be aware of this when he's feeling lonely.Mateo is a classic puppy—play hard, cuddle harder, nap hardest—and will thrive in a home ready for training, laughter, and a whole lot of love as he grows into an amazing dog.If you are interested in this dog, fill out an application at this link to get the ball rolling - https://pethavenmn.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs/dog-adoption-application/The adoption fee is $550. Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, heartworm/Lyme test, all age-appropriate vaccinations (distemper, rabies, and Bordetella), heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and microchip implant (including registration). Adoption fees INCLUDE a mandatory sales tax of 7.525%. Age and breed are based on veterinarian and intake professional’s recommendation and not guaranteed as a rescue animal’s history is often unknown. Due to post-adoption services provided, we prefer to adopt within a 150-mile radius of the Twin Cities. However, we will consider up to 250 miles if the foster agrees to travel requirements and staff approval.
