Labrador Retriever puppies and dogs in Waterbury, Connecticut

Cooper came into our lives as a rescue at 4 months. He’s sweeter than ever, loves playing with other dogs and snuggles up tight at nap and bedtime. Sadly he’s a bit too energetic for me and my husband at this time in our lives. He’s quite obedient but needs some training to curb jumping and nipping behaviors and for this reason he may not be suitable for families with small children. We’re looking for a fun and loving home with a family that has the time and wherewithal to keep up with him. Cost of adoption includes all veterinary expenses, crate (not crate trained), toys and baby gates. Cooper is waiting to join your family today. Home visit preferred prior to adoption.

This fun, outgoing, active girl is ready to work her way into your heart! Belle loves everything and everyone and will light up your life with her positive energy. We will be honest that sometimes her enthusiasm is excessive, so she needs someone who can reinforce good behavior so she doesn't jump or knock others over. For that reason we would prefer her to be in a home with no young children who live there all the time. She would be fine with kids visiting since she adores them, but she will need to get her initial excitement out first. Belle enjoys being on the go, riding in the car, meeting new people and exploring the world but she does settle when she is at home and is a perfect couch potato. She is good on leash when she is out and about and loves exploring. While Belle loves other dogs, we have found that she loves them a little too much and not all dogs love her enthusiasm for them. We are working on helping her learn how to regulate and channel her excitement so until that is better, we prefer that she lives as an only pet. No cats for the same reason. A fenced yard would be ideal and she is currently trained on an electric fence which she can be out on as long as you are monitoring her. Belle is a perfect medium size at about 45 lbs, and she is even more beautiful in person. She thrives with structure and training and LOVES to be with her people. She is being fostered in Litchfield county Connecticut so please fill out an application if you would like to meet her! www.spottydogrescue.org ##1473726##

Hello!  My name is Rimo - (pronounced Reemo)  Or at least that is what my foster parents call me. They say I am a mellow, yet fun loving pup, who loves to play with other dogs but also enjoys my alone time.  The vet said I was about one year old in January.   The vet called me a lab mix and I do have webbed feet and I do love food, but I have not been DNA tested.  I have been neutered and chipped and I am up to date on my vaccinations.  I take a heartworm/flea/tick pill once a month without any complaints too.  I weigh around 50 pounds, but even though I am still growing into my body (they say I have a puppy way of walking and jumping), they do not think I will get any bigger.  I have been living with my foster parents (I found them in Guerrero Negro in Baja Mexico!) in their van for about 4 months now.  Our first two months together we were in Mexico on beaches and in the desert.  Since then we have been camping and visiting all kinds of places across the USA.   I have learned about grass - I love rolling in grass!  And eating it too.   I have played in snow!  Wow, that was awesome.  I have seen all kinds of new animals - hmmm,   I do want to play with them all - especially bunnies and squirrels.   I am still not sure about those cows and horses. I like running free when I can but with all these new things around I have been spending more time on the leash.    I do not mind being on a leash and I am learning not to pull too much.  I understand stay, leave it, sit and slow -  so my leash training is going well.    Sometimes we go by places with great smells or meet new creatures, if I was not on a leash, I might just wander off to investigate these new potential playmates or try to go into someone else’s house or camper.   I do try and stay really close to my foster parents when I am free.  I want to know exactly where they are at all times,  so I check in with them to be sure I can see them.   I am working on my immediate recall though.  It is those smells - hard for me to ignore.    I am very comfortable when we drive in the van or in someone else’s car.   If it is a long ride I just fall asleep after awhile.  I love spending my days outside moving from the sun to the shade and back to the sun. I like hiking and exploring, but also getting to know the area around where we are staying and all the people and dogs that are there.  There are always a lot of different dogs that come by. I let them come into the van and I even let steal my bones and toys. Sometimes my foster parents give them treats.  I am fine with that too,  as long as I get one.   I love getting treats.   They say I am very food motivated but not food aggressive. As of a few weeks ago,  I have been learning about houses.  We have been visiting my foster parent’s friends and family.   Wood floors definitely scared me,  but now I know how to walk on them.  Stairs were new to me,  but now I can race up and down them. I now know I LOVE houses!  There are usually other creatures for me to play with too.  One house had an old dog and a cat. I found them interesting, but I knew not to play with them.  They needed their space.   One house had an older dog but also a fenced in yard with lots of squirrels.   We had a good time chasing squirrels together.   That dog did not like sharing food, but I had no trouble with that.  Oh, did I tell you I am totally potty trained? I surprised my foster parents the other day and barked while playing with another dog.  That is really the only time I bark.  I am a very quiet dog.   I am a bit nervous around other dogs till I get to know them.  I let them tell me it is alright to play.   If I am scared of a dog I become very submissive and roll over.   So, I think I would do well in a home with or without other dogs. Maybe an older dog will teach me what I need to know.  But it sure would be fun to have a playmate.   If I did not have another dog in the house, I would love to go to dog parks or have play time with other dogs. I would do really well with a fenced in yard or in a place without too much traffic so I could run loose at times. I am very loyal and will always come back, but I am young and I like to explore, sniff and run around too.  If I did not have an enclosed area, I would want to get out several times a day for a walk or run.   Walks do not need to be too long as I get tired and hot pretty quickly in the sun (I am a black dog), but I can also go on a 15 mile mountain hike, or join someone jogging. I have even learned to climb on rocks. I walk very well with other dogs on leash even on trails.  I love all the different people I have met, especially those who give me treats.  Everyone says I have a very gentle mouth and my foster parents are always giving treats to little children who want to pet me. I sit and take the treats gently and I love their attention.    As I said, I will need some training.  I am still a puppy.   I do not think I will get any bigger and I am very gentle and I want to be a good boy.  I will give a lot of love to anyone in my life.  Everyone who meets me says I am SO handsome and a very relaxed boy!  I hope I find my furever home soon so I can learn their routine and what they will expect from me.   If you would like to know more about me or meet me,  please get in touch with my foster mom Gabrielle at 617-230-4847 via text or phone call.  Or, you could email her at gabriellebrunner2@hotmail.com ##2406986##

♥ APPLY FOR PENELOPE ♥ Hello and Happy Friday wonderful humans! I'm Penelope, your cheerful little bundle of sunshine, born on February 15—right after Valentine's Day! So, you could say I’m a delightful sprinkle of spice in your life! I’m a charming Lab/Shepherd mix, with fur as black as a shadow ninja. Although, my white spotted chest has a funny way of giving me away! Now, let's dive into the fun stuff, shall we? Here’s my super cute checklist: Spayed Vaccinated  Microchipped Heartworm negative I’m bursting with friendliness, like a fizzy soda can that’s ready to pop! With my playful energy, I’m eager to find a family to join in thrilling adventures and fun. Plus, I’m pretty smart, so I’ll shine bright in our playtime lessons! I enjoy a good routine, but I absolutely love spontaneous trips to exciting new places. Who doesn’t adore a little surprise, right? I’m crossing my paws and giving my best puppy dog eyes, just waiting for my forever family to find me! Apply for me at www.astdogrescue.com/dog-application Please consider sharing this post if you cannot currently adopt ♥ APPLY FOR PENELOPE ♥ ##2457935##

APPLY FOR PENELOPE My name’s Penelope, and I’m your delightful little sunshine, born on February 15. I’m a Lab/Shepherd mix with the cutest black fur that you’ll ever lay your eyes on. I’m basically the best girl in town, if I do say so myself! Let’s dive into the fun stuff, shall we?   Here’s my awesome checklist: Spayed (check me out, I’m a sassy lady!)   Vaccinated (age-appropriate, of course!)   Microchipped (so if I go on adventures, you can find me!)   Heartworm negative (healthy and happy!)   Great with (I’m a social butterfly!)     I’m bursting with friendliness and have a heart full of love! With all my playful energy, I can’t wait to find a family to romp around with and embark on exciting adventures! Plus, I’m super smart and excited to learn new things, so I’ll be the star student in our playtime classes! I thrive on good routines but totally dig the spontaneity of surprise trips to fun places with my family! I’m crossing my paws that my forever family finds me soon! Apply for me at www.astdogrescue.com/dog-application Please consider sharing this post if you cannot currently adopt APPLY FOR PENELOPE ##2455198##

💙Meet Sonic 💙 The Underdog Who’s Ready to Win Your Heart Just a short while ago, Sonic was out of time. An 11-month-old puppy with a heart full of potential, he faced euthanasia through no fault of his own. Today, thanks to a loving foster home, Sonic is not just surviving - he’s thriving. Now about a year old and a perfect medium, Sonic is the full package: neutered, fully vaccinated, healthy, and ready for a forever home. This sweet, soulful pup has come such a long way in foster. He’s learning his manners, walking nicely on leash, mastering house training, and picking up basic commands like a pro. He’s affectionate, curious, and playful with dogs — and respectful with cats, too. His energy is joyful but not overwhelming, and his independent streak means he’s happy to entertain himself after a cuddle session. Sonic would do best in a home with older kids or dog-savvy teens, where he can keep learning and bonding. He doesn’t need saving anymore - he needs belonging. He needs someone who sees not just who he was, but the amazing dog he’s becoming. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. Sonic is ready to love and be loved - are you the person who completes his story? UPDATE: SONIC IS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THROUGH TLC! OUR ORIGINAL PLEA: URGENT: 11-Month-Old Dog Facing Euthanasia—Needs a Committed Home This 11-month-old pup is running out of time. He’s already neutered, fully vaccinated, healthy, and weighs just 44 pounds—a great medium-sized companion. Social and playful with both dogs and cats, he’s a young dog who simply needs structure, guidance, and someone to invest in his future. His energy is typical for his age—lively, curious, and enthusiastic—so a home with older children would be the best fit. What he needs most is a committed adopter willing to help him grow into the great dog he’s meant to be. He doesn’t need saving someday—he needs it now. Please reach out if you can help.

Cooper came into our lives as a rescue at 4 months. He’s sweeter than ever, loves playing with other dogs and snuggles up tight at nap and bedtime. Sadly he’s a bit too energetic for me and my husband at this time in our lives. He’s quite obedient but needs some training to curb jumping and nipping behaviors and for this reason he may not be suitable for families with small children. We’re looking for a fun and loving home with a family that has the time and wherewithal to keep up with him. Cost of adoption includes all veterinary expenses, crate (not crate trained), toys and baby gates. Cooper is waiting to join your family today. Home visit preferred prior to adoption.

This fun, outgoing, active girl is ready to work her way into your heart! Belle loves everything and everyone and will light up your life with her positive energy. We will be honest that sometimes her enthusiasm is excessive, so she needs someone who can reinforce good behavior so she doesn't jump or knock others over. For that reason we would prefer her to be in a home with no young children who live there all the time. She would be fine with kids visiting since she adores them, but she will need to get her initial excitement out first. Belle enjoys being on the go, riding in the car, meeting new people and exploring the world but she does settle when she is at home and is a perfect couch potato. She is good on leash when she is out and about and loves exploring. While Belle loves other dogs, we have found that she loves them a little too much and not all dogs love her enthusiasm for them. We are working on helping her learn how to regulate and channel her excitement so until that is better, we prefer that she lives as an only pet. No cats for the same reason. A fenced yard would be ideal and she is currently trained on an electric fence which she can be out on as long as you are monitoring her. Belle is a perfect medium size at about 45 lbs, and she is even more beautiful in person. She thrives with structure and training and LOVES to be with her people. She is being fostered in Litchfield county Connecticut so please fill out an application if you would like to meet her! www.spottydogrescue.org ##1473726##

Hello!  My name is Rimo - (pronounced Reemo)  Or at least that is what my foster parents call me. They say I am a mellow, yet fun loving pup, who loves to play with other dogs but also enjoys my alone time.  The vet said I was about one year old in January.   The vet called me a lab mix and I do have webbed feet and I do love food, but I have not been DNA tested.  I have been neutered and chipped and I am up to date on my vaccinations.  I take a heartworm/flea/tick pill once a month without any complaints too.  I weigh around 50 pounds, but even though I am still growing into my body (they say I have a puppy way of walking and jumping), they do not think I will get any bigger.  I have been living with my foster parents (I found them in Guerrero Negro in Baja Mexico!) in their van for about 4 months now.  Our first two months together we were in Mexico on beaches and in the desert.  Since then we have been camping and visiting all kinds of places across the USA.   I have learned about grass - I love rolling in grass!  And eating it too.   I have played in snow!  Wow, that was awesome.  I have seen all kinds of new animals - hmmm,   I do want to play with them all - especially bunnies and squirrels.   I am still not sure about those cows and horses. I like running free when I can but with all these new things around I have been spending more time on the leash.    I do not mind being on a leash and I am learning not to pull too much.  I understand stay, leave it, sit and slow -  so my leash training is going well.    Sometimes we go by places with great smells or meet new creatures, if I was not on a leash, I might just wander off to investigate these new potential playmates or try to go into someone else’s house or camper.   I do try and stay really close to my foster parents when I am free.  I want to know exactly where they are at all times,  so I check in with them to be sure I can see them.   I am working on my immediate recall though.  It is those smells - hard for me to ignore.    I am very comfortable when we drive in the van or in someone else’s car.   If it is a long ride I just fall asleep after awhile.  I love spending my days outside moving from the sun to the shade and back to the sun. I like hiking and exploring, but also getting to know the area around where we are staying and all the people and dogs that are there.  There are always a lot of different dogs that come by. I let them come into the van and I even let steal my bones and toys. Sometimes my foster parents give them treats.  I am fine with that too,  as long as I get one.   I love getting treats.   They say I am very food motivated but not food aggressive. As of a few weeks ago,  I have been learning about houses.  We have been visiting my foster parent’s friends and family.   Wood floors definitely scared me,  but now I know how to walk on them.  Stairs were new to me,  but now I can race up and down them. I now know I LOVE houses!  There are usually other creatures for me to play with too.  One house had an old dog and a cat. I found them interesting, but I knew not to play with them.  They needed their space.   One house had an older dog but also a fenced in yard with lots of squirrels.   We had a good time chasing squirrels together.   That dog did not like sharing food, but I had no trouble with that.  Oh, did I tell you I am totally potty trained? I surprised my foster parents the other day and barked while playing with another dog.  That is really the only time I bark.  I am a very quiet dog.   I am a bit nervous around other dogs till I get to know them.  I let them tell me it is alright to play.   If I am scared of a dog I become very submissive and roll over.   So, I think I would do well in a home with or without other dogs. Maybe an older dog will teach me what I need to know.  But it sure would be fun to have a playmate.   If I did not have another dog in the house, I would love to go to dog parks or have play time with other dogs. I would do really well with a fenced in yard or in a place without too much traffic so I could run loose at times. I am very loyal and will always come back, but I am young and I like to explore, sniff and run around too.  If I did not have an enclosed area, I would want to get out several times a day for a walk or run.   Walks do not need to be too long as I get tired and hot pretty quickly in the sun (I am a black dog), but I can also go on a 15 mile mountain hike, or join someone jogging. I have even learned to climb on rocks. I walk very well with other dogs on leash even on trails.  I love all the different people I have met, especially those who give me treats.  Everyone says I have a very gentle mouth and my foster parents are always giving treats to little children who want to pet me. I sit and take the treats gently and I love their attention.    As I said, I will need some training.  I am still a puppy.   I do not think I will get any bigger and I am very gentle and I want to be a good boy.  I will give a lot of love to anyone in my life.  Everyone who meets me says I am SO handsome and a very relaxed boy!  I hope I find my furever home soon so I can learn their routine and what they will expect from me.   If you would like to know more about me or meet me,  please get in touch with my foster mom Gabrielle at 617-230-4847 via text or phone call.  Or, you could email her at gabriellebrunner2@hotmail.com ##2406986##

♥ APPLY FOR PENELOPE ♥ Hello and Happy Friday wonderful humans! I'm Penelope, your cheerful little bundle of sunshine, born on February 15—right after Valentine's Day! So, you could say I’m a delightful sprinkle of spice in your life! I’m a charming Lab/Shepherd mix, with fur as black as a shadow ninja. Although, my white spotted chest has a funny way of giving me away! Now, let's dive into the fun stuff, shall we? Here’s my super cute checklist: Spayed Vaccinated  Microchipped Heartworm negative I’m bursting with friendliness, like a fizzy soda can that’s ready to pop! With my playful energy, I’m eager to find a family to join in thrilling adventures and fun. Plus, I’m pretty smart, so I’ll shine bright in our playtime lessons! I enjoy a good routine, but I absolutely love spontaneous trips to exciting new places. Who doesn’t adore a little surprise, right? I’m crossing my paws and giving my best puppy dog eyes, just waiting for my forever family to find me! Apply for me at www.astdogrescue.com/dog-application Please consider sharing this post if you cannot currently adopt ♥ APPLY FOR PENELOPE ♥ ##2457935##

APPLY FOR PENELOPE My name’s Penelope, and I’m your delightful little sunshine, born on February 15. I’m a Lab/Shepherd mix with the cutest black fur that you’ll ever lay your eyes on. I’m basically the best girl in town, if I do say so myself! Let’s dive into the fun stuff, shall we?   Here’s my awesome checklist: Spayed (check me out, I’m a sassy lady!)   Vaccinated (age-appropriate, of course!)   Microchipped (so if I go on adventures, you can find me!)   Heartworm negative (healthy and happy!)   Great with (I’m a social butterfly!)     I’m bursting with friendliness and have a heart full of love! With all my playful energy, I can’t wait to find a family to romp around with and embark on exciting adventures! Plus, I’m super smart and excited to learn new things, so I’ll be the star student in our playtime classes! I thrive on good routines but totally dig the spontaneity of surprise trips to fun places with my family! I’m crossing my paws that my forever family finds me soon! Apply for me at www.astdogrescue.com/dog-application Please consider sharing this post if you cannot currently adopt APPLY FOR PENELOPE ##2455198##

Thor is a sweet, 6 year old, loving boy. He has energy to spare when it comes to playing fetch and tug toys. He is very intuitive and knows when someone is upset or hurting, and will carefully show you love when you need it. He's trained/listens well, and great with kids, babies, and cats. He hasn't lived with another dog, but he has been good on the playdates he's had with them. He's a bit anxious, and barks when nervous, but is working hard on the 'quiet' command and does well if he has his bed to curl up in when he needs to relax. He's happy with people around but does get lonely when alone, so he does well with a household where people are home often. We got him when he was a puppy and it has been a terrible decision to try and find him a new home, but our jobs and circumstances have changed to the point where we cannot be home and active with him as much as he needs, and we're seeing his mental and physical health struggle because of it. He needs a home where he can be happy.

♥ APPLY FOR KODA ♥ I’m Koda, your quintessential all-American fluffy girl! At just 8 months old, I’m a Golden Retriever mix who’s been fully vetted (that means I’m spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated—take that, boring vet visits!). I currently weigh around 45 lbs and am on track to become the heavyweight champ of cuteness!    Filled to the brim with playful energy and curiosity, I’m basically a furry dynamo! Water? Oh boy, do I love it! If my forever family doesn’t take me swimming, I might just start barking at the sky out of sheer disappointment. I’m all about adventure and snuggles, and I can turn any backyard into the runway for my next photo shoot—trust me, I nail the “cute puppy” face every time!   I get along great with dogs, cats, and kids, so I'm pretty much the life of every paw-ty! Just remember, wherever we go, there needs to be fun involved. Or else I might just throw a tantrum—cue the puppy drama!    Apply for me at www.astdogrescue.com/dog-application If you cannot adopt, please consider sharing this post ♥ APPLY FOR KODA ♥ ##2435521##