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My basic info
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
9 years 9 months old, Adult
Size
X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more (when grown)
Weight
123 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
My name is King. I am a 8 year old, purebred, AKC registered Black Lab. Upon coming to DLRR and my foster mom, I weighed in at 133 lbs!! My foster mom is helping me lose weight weekly. Currently, I weigh 123 pounds after my weigh-in today. I will always be a bigger boy since my dad weighed 88 lbs and my mom was pretty muscular too. Unfortunately, my previous owners thought that "loving me" meant to keep feeding me. I was overfed and hardly ever walked or exercised (like playing ball) so I became a couch potato. BUT I do like going on walks (I'm up to a mile twice a day) and I love playing with the ball so I would be super happy if you would do that with me. I, also like going for rides in the car. I like sticking my head out the window on cooler days and putting my face in front of the AC on warmer days. Right now, I need assistance (like stairs or a ramp) to get in/out of a truck or SUV. If you have a car, I have no problem getting in, it's getting out that I'll need assistance (my foster mom uses steps that she found on Amazon).
I am housebroken, crate trained, and I am also Doggie Door trained. I prefer to sleep on a dog bed vs. the cool tile. I'm not allowed on the furniture or beds and I will not try. I'm good with cats, whether they like me or not. I am good with dogs too. I don't have much interest in them. I haven't found my buddy yet but I will get along with whoever is in my area. I have never been around little kids but I have been around older children and I don't mind them either. I need some basic training, because I am a little stuck in my ways (I'm getting better though). In my previous home, I was allowed to do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. My foster mom has been teaching me a few manners, like "leave it", "easy", "sit" and a fun new trick (shake).
I am looking for a family who will love me for me. Once I am settled in your home, I will give you the best ME I can be. I'm easy maintenance. I love being around my people but I also like a cozy spot to relax in. I need a family who will continue the progress my foster mom has started with my weight loss journey. I have been with my foster mom for about a month and I have lost 10 pounds! I'm starting to get my figure back but I still have a few (benign) fatty masses on my body. I'm currently on a couple of medications to keep the pain in my joints to a minimum. I enjoy doggie massages and if you stop petting, I will let you know I'm ready for more by putting my paw in your lap and looking at you with my puppy dog eyes.
My foster family has a pool which I have a little interest in. I like hanging out on their top baja step. My foster mom introduced me to the second step and that's good enough for me, right now. Maybe as I lose more weight, and can get around a little easier, I may learn to love the pool (I hear it's great exercise). When eating my breakfast and dinner, my foster mom makes me wait before I can chow down. I know it's time when I give her eye contact and I hear her say "good boy" and "okay". Like many four-legged friends, I do not like thunderstorms, fireworks or high winds and If I disappear in the house, look in the closet or under a bed because that is where you will find me. I would be happy just to stay there until these noises go away.
If you are interested in this dog, please fill out an application at www.dlrraz.org. Someone will call to schedule a home visit so you can become an approved adopter. Also, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook/desertlab and follow us on Instagram (DLRR of Arizona) and Twitter (@DLRR). Thanks!
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