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My name is Hawking!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 years ago

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
9 years 6 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
51 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Hawking!

Greetings friends and future family! My name is Hawking and I am an amazing 7 year old male. You might be wondering how I came to be named. Well, it’s very simple. I was named after Stephen Hawking, who like me, has physical challenges but who is exceptional on the inside. Let me tell you a little bit about myself: I am completely blind and almost completely deaf. Some people might take this as a death sentence; I take it as just a small obstacle in the way. Yes, I do need a little bit of help to get stuff done but it all works out at the end. When I need to go outside, my foster dad takes me in his arms and places me in the yard while on a leash. He is my eye seeing dad! He helps me maneuver around and not hit anything. He has the patience of a saint! Inside the house, I like hanging out on my bed or near it. I like feeling my humans close to me, that always brings me comfort. I am very calm, a little shy sometimes, but I love meeting humans. Head and jowl rubs are my favorite thing in the world! That is, along with treats and flavored chews! I am trying to learn “come” by receiving gentle forward strokes on my chin. One very special thing about me is that I thrive with love. I love all sorts of affection and by knowing I am loved and not considered a nuisance. I am looking for a family with patience, and who will give me love and affection. My foster dad says that I will steal someone's heart because I am so grateful for any kind of affection given to me. So while I may never catch frisbees or retrieve, I will shower you with my love and return every bit of your affection a hundred-fold.

Must knows:
-Hawking, approximately 7 years old, male, 51 lbs
-Blind
-Hard of hearing/partially deaf
-Dog friendly
-Cats friendly
-Children 8+
-Energy level-low
-Needs lots of patience and time

Interested in adopting? Apply here:
https://www.labrescue-richmond.com/adoption-process

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