My name is Hershey!

Posted over 4 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Last Minute Luckies

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Home Check

Meet the Pet

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

My basic info

Breed

Retriever (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Color

Brown/Chocolate

Age

3 years 4 months old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Male

Pet ID

R196

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Meet Hershey, the sweetest companion you'll ever find! In the short time we've known him, this lovable 8-year-old lab, rescued at the last minute from a shelter in Texas, has been friendly, affectionate, playful and curious. From the minute he arrived at his foster home, he attached himself to one of his new people and started following him around the house, happily wagging his tail and enthusiastically exploring his new surroundings. He's been delighted to learn to sit for treats, and takes them in his mouth ever so gently.

So far, the only other dog we've introduced to Hershey is a senior female. At first he pretty much ignored her, but since he established that she's not a threat, he's been trying to hump her. She's not into that, of course, and when she tells him to stop, he does so without any argument. Generally he's been very responsive to being corrected, and hasn't had to be told 'no' twice! SUCH a good boy!

We're working on getting him comfortable in a crate. He much prefers a comfy cushion on the floor, or even better, on the couch. He was surrendered to the shelter by an owner, so he may have experience with indoor living -- he's getting a refresher course in housebreaking but otherwise has been calm and non-destructive and seems very comfortable in the house as people walk around and step over him wherever he's splayed out on the floor.

If you're looking for a loving and sociable companion who will brighten up your days, Hershey is the perfect match. His warm demeanor and gentle nature will melt your heart the moment you meet him!

Name: Hershey

Breed: Lab mix

Weight: ~65 pounds

Gender/Status: Male, Neutered

Colour: Chocolate Brown

Medical (past & present): UTD on shots; in treatment for heartworm

Good with adults: Yes

Good with kids: Untested

Good with dogs: So far so good!

Good with cats: Untested

Housebroken: Working on it!

Crate trained: No, working on it

Crate aggressive: N/A

Food aggressive: No

Leash trained: TBD!

Energy level: Medium

Suitable for an apartment: Maybe!

Can be handled: Yes please!

Barker: Not so far

If you're looking for a loving and sociable companion who will brighten up your days, Hershey is the perfect match. His warm demeanor and gentle nature will melt your heart the moment you meet him!

Name: Hershey

Breed: Lab mix

Weight: ~65 pounds

Gender/Status: Male, Neutered

Colour: Chocolate Brown

Medical (past & present): UTD on shots; in treatment for heartworm

Good with adults: Yes

Good with kids: Untested

Good with dogs: So far so good!

Good with cats: Untested

Housebroken: Working on it!

Crate trained: No, working on it

Crate aggressive: N/A

Food aggressive: No

Leash trained: TBD!

Energy level: Medium

Suitable for an apartment: Maybe!

Can be handled: Yes please!

Barker: Not so far

Rescue

Last Minute Luckies

Contact info

Pet ID

R196

Contact

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Phone

(705) 783-1216

lastminuteluckies@gmail.com

Website

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Address

Toronto, ON M6G 1C5

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

People can submit an adoption application

2.
Interview

First we do reference checks, THEN we do a full 1 to 1.5 hr interview with the applicant

3.
Home Check

Home checks used to be done in person but lately we do a zoom walk through of the home, checking especially the backyard and crate set up

4.
Meet the Pet

If the dog is here in Canada they can do a meet and greet to finalize that they are in fact who they say they are and a good match

5.
Approve Application

we would send an email approving the adopter (or declining if they aren't approved)

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

We would send the adoption contract which they would fill out and send back.

7.
Pay Fee

They would transfer the adoption fee to cover transport costs and vetting of the dog. Then they would come pick up the dog from the foster.

Additional adoption info

No other additional information. Some of our dogs are adopted as soon as they come up on a "foster-to-adopt" trial period to ensure the perfect match.

More about this rescue

We rescue dogs off of death row from the Texas kill shelters and help rehome stray dogs from dumping grounds that have clearly been neglected or abused.