Labrador Retriever puppies and dogs in Herndon, Virginia

McKenzie is a 4-6 month old puppy and a sweetheart!  She loves to play but she also loves to cuddle and adapts well to her environment.  McKenzie is great with other dogs and people-McKenzie would make a great addition to any family! __________________________________________________ This dog's adoption fee is $525. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerApril 29, 2024, 4:40 pm

Charlotte is 7 months old. She loves car rides and is comfortable around other dogs, cats, and kids. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerApril 29, 2024, 4:40 pm

Paulie is one of the sweetest puppies you will ever meet.  He is approximately 4-6 months old and weighs about 30 pounds.  Paulie gets along well with other dogs and people.  Paulie has a relaxed personality and would be a great addition to any family!__________________________________________________ This dog's adoption fee is $525. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerApril 29, 2024, 4:40 pm

We're reaching out with a heavy heart and a plea for help for our dear Calvin. This sweet 8-month-old pup has been under our care for 54 long days, and every day that passes without finding him a loving home weighs heavily on our souls. Calvin arrived at our shelter full of hope and excitement, his tail wagging with anticipation of the wonderful adventures that lay ahead. But as the days turned into weeks, Calvin's optimism began to wane, replaced by a sense of longing and uncertainty. Despite his youth, Calvin has already spent too much time behind shelter walls, deprived of the warmth of a cozy bed, the joy of a playful romp in the park, and the unconditional love of a devoted family. And with each passing day, the light in Calvin's eyes dims just a little bit more. Calvin is a typical puppy in many ways - playful, affectionate, and full of boundless energy. However, it's important to note that Calvin has shown negative reactions when meeting other dogs. This behavior requires a bit of understanding and management, as Calvin navigates his journey toward becoming the best version of himself. Despite his challenges, Calvin's capacity to love knows no bounds. All he needs is a chance - a chance to show the world just how special he truly is, a chance to be the loyal and loving companion he was always meant to be. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerApril 29, 2024, 4:40 pm

Misty  is a sweet girl with lots of energy!  She weighs about 8 lbs at 10 weeks, and she has the beautiful markings of a Finnish Lapphund, although she’s not as fluffy.  She gets along great with our other dogs, loves to play with her littermate Coco, and her older brothers and sisters in our pack.  Potty training is coming along, and she gets lots of praise and love when she does her business outside!  She takes naps and spends nights in her  crate, and is learning to enter her crate on command as long it comes along with a nice tasty treat. She loves chew toys and playing tug of war with fuzzy toys.  She is learning to give kisses when she’s cuddled, and she loves mealtimes!  She’s been with us since April 13th, and she’s getting lots of love and attention,  She is smart , and quickly learning how to be a good citizen!     If you are interested in meeting Misty, fill out the application on the Fancy Cats Website and we will contact you for a meet and greet.     Misty can’t wait to meet you and find her forever home! __________________________________________________ This dog's adoption fee is $525.   If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerApril 29, 2024, 4:40 pm

Coco  is a sweet girl with lots of energy!  She weighs about 8 lbs at 10 weeks, and she has a beautiful white star on her chest and belly.  She appears to be a lab mix, possibly a mix with a Finnish Lapphund like her littermate Misty.  She gets along great with our other dogs, loves to play with her littermate Coco, and her older brothers and sisters in our pack.  Potty training is coming along, and she gets lots of praise and love when she does her business outside!  She takes naps and spends nights in her  crate, and is learning to enter her crate on command as long it comes along with a nice tasty treat.  She loves chew toys and playing tug of war with fuzzy toys.  She is learning to give kisses when she’s cuddled, and she loves mealtimes!  She’s been with us since April 13th, and she’s getting lots of love and attention.   She is smart , and quickly learning how to be a good citizen!   If you are interested in meeting Coco, fill out the application on the Fancy Cats Website and we will contact you for a meet and greet. Coco can’t wait to meet you and find her forever home!   __________________________________________________ This dog's adoption fee is $525. If you are interested in adopting, please fill out an application and a representative will get back to you shortly to answer any questions you may have. The adoption policies and applications can be found at the following links: https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-cat and https://fancycats.org/adopt-a-dog. Email us at  adoption@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued cats. Email us at dogadoptions@fancycats.org for general questions about our rescued dogs. See our calendar of adoption events at https://fancycats.org/(scroll towards bottom) You can save animals like this one by becoming a foster! Fosters are like bridges between high kill shelters and forever homes. We need fosters so that we can save cats and dogs before they are euthanized at the shelters. If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit: https://fancycats.org/volunteerApril 29, 2024, 4:40 pm

MIA Labrador Retriever Female Chocolate 7 years old 69 pounds ​ Introducing Mia - your new furry best friend Once Mia considers you a friend, she becomes your best friend forever. Her loyalty and sweetness create a strong bond. Mia's perpetual happiness adds a joyful energy to any environment. Her positive attitude is likely contagious. When Mia gets vocal sometimes it sounds like she's telling stories. Getting along with both doggies and kitties showcases Mia's friendly and sociable nature. She could be an excellent companion in a multi-pet household. Being house-trained and crate-trained indicates that Mia has learned good habits, making her a well-behaved companion. Mia's favorite place is on someone's lap suggests she enjoys close companionship and likely provides comfort and warmth. Mia has a wonderful disposition and would make a delightful addition to any home. ​ *Must have a FENCED-IN yard!* **No children under 10!** If you are interested in adopting MIA please go to our website www.somersetcottagepoodlerescue.org to see our adoption process and download the adoption application MIA's adoption donation is $550

Introducing, Poppy! Poppy and her sister, Penelope, were found as strays and ended up in a rural shelter. Sadly, no one came looking for the sweet girls. But that's okay, things are looking up for them. They're in a wonderful foster home being spoiled until their forever families come along! Poppy's foster mom says, "Poppy is a fun-loving girl who has won hearts left and right while in her foster home. She adores meeting new people and gives the best kisses! Her playful and silly personality makes her the paw-fect sidekick for most outdoor activities. She is extremely sweet, affectionate, and like all puppies she LOVES to play! She is lovable, submissive and has a very sweet disposition. Poppy has a great appetite, treat motivated, loves drinking water, chew sticks, belly rubs, snuggling with blankets, and hiding toys from her sister." Poppy is 4 months old and 25 lbs. Interested in learning more about Poppy? Apply at www.novapetsalive.org/adopt. *Penelope and Penny are spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, were given dewormer and monthly preventatives, and are microchipped. She is working hard on her leash walking skills and practicing good manners.

Introducing, Penelope! Penelope and her sister, Poppy, were found as strays and ended up in a rural shelter. Sadly, no one came looking for the sweet girls. But that's okay, things are looking up for them. They're in a wonderful foster home being spoiled until their forever families come along! Penelope's foster mom says, "Penelope is a beautiful young girl who's sure to blow you away! She is an extremely nimble and adventurous little girl. This loveable girl will be sure to make you laugh with her goofy personality. She gets along with everyone- human and other canines. She is a social butterfly and can usually be found hanging out with her sister Poppy, her two older foster sisters, or waiting by the fence to meet new friends as they walk by. She is very playful and energetic during the day, but also sleeps well at night in the crate. She has an excellent appetite, treat motivated, loves drinking lots of water, and LOVES her chew sticks/toys when she is not on squirrel watch. She is still working on her leash walking skills and practicing good manners." Penelope is 4 months old and 30 lbs. Interested in learning more about Penelope? Apply at www.novapetsalive.org/adopt. *Penelope and Penny are spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, were given dewormer and monthly preventatives, and are microchipped.

Introducing, HoHo! Twinkie and HoHo were abandoned in a Walmart parking lot. These sweet brothers have been through so much in their young lives, but you would never know it meeting them! These boys are happy-go-lucky and ready to find their forever homes. HoHo is in a foster home with two other pups and does very well with both. He's crate trained, loves playing with toys and has the cutest little legs and long body. HoHo can be a little nervous at first but warms up very quickly and will be giving you kisses and cuddles in no time. HoHo is 1 year old, and 35 lbs. Interested in learning more about HoHo, apply at www.novapetsalive.org/adopt. *HoHo is neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, was given dewormer and monthly preventatives, and microchipped.

Meet Duke! A young couple who saw him running along I-85 saved this handsome Lab mix. It was a harrowing experience, and it took them 3 hours to get him to safety. After posting on lost and found and notifying the local shelters, no one came forward to claim him. They graciously took Duke in, and he lived with their Australian Shepherd and 5-month-old baby until a foster home could be found. Duke was in his SC foster for a month before coming to the DC metro area living with Lou, Scotty, and their two GSDs, Knox and Dozer. Duke did well as part of a pack and found a playmate in Knox who is close in age. He loved to play chase in the yard and shared toys well. Duke is an energetic but not a roughhouse player and was very respectful of their senior dog, Dozer.  We think Duke is about 1-1.5  years old and is a long, lanky 66 pounds. He has a medium-high energy level and has the classic, lovable Lab personality. He is both housetrained and crate-trained and is allowed free-roam privileges at night. He is a more submissive and compliant pup who is easy to bathe and has no issues with nail trims.   Duke, has been in his local foster home for almost a month now, living with foster parents, Jackyn and George, and their three-year-old daughter, his new bestie. This country boy is now living in the burbs of Alexandria and adjusting to a more active community with lots of sights and sounds to navigate.   FOSTER MOM UPDATE - 3/3/24 “Duke has entertained us and kept our daily steps well above 10K for just over one month. He is a goofy, fun, and lovable dog. We’ve fostered or temp fostered several dogs and Duke, by far, is the one that has made it the hardest not to be a foster fail. Duke is amazing with our daughter. I can't say enough about how gentle he is with her inside the house. The integration was effortless and pretty immediate. Outside in the yard, he is a little more energetic around her and wants to play so we have to be a little more careful to make sure he doesn't accidentally knock her down. His house manners are on point. He has not had any accidents, he stays off the furniture (except the one chair we allow him to sit on), he does not chew on any of our three-year-old’s toys (which are plenty and always on the floor), and he doesn’t take food off the counter or table or anywhere else our daughter leaves her snack bowls. Although we do keep a watchful eye on him. When we leave the house, we usually crate him. The crate is not his idea of a spa day, but he will go in on command if we have a treat. We’ve also left him out of his crate and he was non-destructive while we were gone – just slept on his chair. He has a big bark so nobody is coming inside uninvited, but he is a pseudo watchdog because he really is just a gentle (mid-size) giant who takes about a minute before he invites you into his circle (dogs are automatically in – no delay). We are working on his barking – he is still getting used to ‘city living.’ We redirect him when he barks. He is eager to please and responsive. Duke is an active young dog who loves to spend time in the yard. He likes to dig, lay in the sun, play fetch, and run around the yard chasing all wildlife. He can jump a 4ft fence so we keep an eye on him. He gets three long walks per day and he would gladly take more if offered. He is non-reactive to other dogs on leash but will want to say hi and play if you let him. He attends doggy-day care weekly, which he loves. He also loves going to Home Depot. Duke would do best with an active family with a decent-sized yard and a 5'+ fence. He would do fine as an only dog but really loves other dogs and would love to have a buddy. He’s a young pup who is still building his confidence, so it is important his forever family continue to expose him to a variety of settings, dogs, and people. Duke is such a special dog. And if the timing were different, we would 100% adopt him.” ******* Duke is such a sweetheart and will make an excellent family dog. We are looking for a fun, active family for him in the burbs. He would love a home with other dogs and kids in the mix.  NOTE: Preference will be given to active families with some large dog experience. Having a pup playmate in the home is a bonus!   Apply today! BREED ESTIMATE: Black Lab/Great Dane Mix GENDER: Male APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:  64 lbs (needs to gain 4 to 5 lbs) APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1 to 1.5 years old COAT TYPE:  Medium-thick Lab coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/neutered/microchipped LOCATION:  Alexandria, VA   FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area. April 29, 2024, 7:42 pm

Meet Mary. This sweet girl was surrendered to a local shelter just days before Christmas, very pregnant, and with a large chain around her neck, indicating the quality of life she came from. Their facility was already over capacity, so they set up a temporary spot in their bathroom and put out a plea to the rescue community for help. The next morning, Mary gave birth to 12 puppies, and thankfully, Worthy Dog was able to find a fabulous foster home for Mary to care for her pups. She did an excellent job nursing her large brood and all of her puppies are safely in rescue. Now it’s Mary’s turn to be the priority and find her forever home. Mary is still in her foster home living with a mom, dad, another dog, and two kitties. She has been puppy-free for a few weeks and is learning what it’s like to be a family dog. Since the puppies have left, she’s become more curious and playful. When left alone, she can get into things, so her foster parents have worked on her crate training and giving high-value treats when it’s crate time. She will now go in on her own to nap...Good girl Mary! She’s housetrained and will let you know when she needs to go out. She has learned some basic commands, like “sit,” “down,” and “come.” Mary has proven to be a very sweet, gentle soul who loves to be around people and makes friendly quickly. She greets new people with a wagging tail, loves to snuggle, and will lean into you for pets. She is very gentle and has been around kids ages 1 to 10 years old with no issues. She doesn’t jump on them and is very respectful. She’s also good with both cats and dogs of all sizes. Mary's favorite things include: romping around the yard with her pack and she's a big fan of treats too! This pretty pup is ready to start her new life and will make an excellent family dog. She will do best with an engaged family with a flexible schedule, and a dog buddy in the home will be key.  Mary has been spayed and fully vetted. She will be coming to the DC metro area in late March/early April and is ready to take the next step in her journey home.  Apply today!  BREED ESTIMATE: Black Lab Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 57-60 lbs (still has some baby weight to lose) APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 1-1.5 years old COAT TYPE:  Medium flowy coat ADOPTION FEE: $425 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spayed/microchipped LOCATION:  Washington, DC (NE)   FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home, and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area. April 29, 2024, 7:42 pm