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My name is Orange Julius 12235!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 5 days ago

Cared for by Muttville
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Brindle/Brown/Chocolate
Age
10 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
12187

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

A signature sweet treat on four paws! Orange Julius is a refreshing blend of retriever and labrador. With his calm and loving nature, Orange Julius will smoothly integrate into your life, bringing a burst of happiness and sunshine with every wag of his tail. Whether you're relaxing at home or taking a leisurely stroll, he's the perfect companion to brighten your day. Sip up the love and make Orange Julius part of your family!

Here's some notes from his foster:

We've been fostering him for a while and are really enjoying seeing him come out of his shell! Julius is a very sweet pup who is (re)learning what it means to have people around you can trust. He came in very uncertain, perhaps a bit because he was a stray and perhaps a bit because he is vision impaired and it is hard to figure out what's going on when you're subject to too many changes in a short period of time.

He's overall a rather healthy pup - he sleeps through the night and wakes up all excited in the morning - tail wagging and ready for his morning walk. He is a GREAT walker, loves to sniff and explore. He is also food motivated and takes treats very gently from your hands. Now that we've had him for a while and have introduced him to our backyard, he's learning that that's where he needs to go potty (outside of walks). I've not had any accidents since then - but as with any dog, it will require you to work with him to understand where/when is okay.

He gets along very well with other dogs - my senior dog at home and Julius hang out together all the time and share treats, bowls, and toys. My dog is super chill and I think that kind of a dog is a good fit for Julius. Because Julius is vision impaired, he gets startled easily so young puppies jumping on him is a no-no. He does not lash out - has no aggression tendencies - but gets startled when unexpected things happen around him, this being an example of that.

Having said that, he loves to play! He very much wants to please you, wants to interact with you and very much needs "his own" human. He bonds easily and bonds hard - he'll be an absolutely amazing dog to adopt! So far, he has never barked but will show an interest/gets alert if my dog barks at the doorbell/mailman.

He loves to snuggle, but developing that level of trust takes time, so we're currently working with him on getting there - giving him a mix of love/pets/play/snuggle time and giving him his space and independence so that his own personality has space to emerge.

He really is a sweet dog who would do well with an understanding human. He has a lot of love to give and is a healthy boy..
Rescue
Muttville

Certified Partner

Contact info

Pet ID
12187
Contact
Address
255 Alabama Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Please submit an adoption questionnaire for the mutt(s) you are interested in. We will be in touch within 24 hours to connect!

2.

Meet the Pet

If you know who you're interested in, we'll arrange a meeting in person or virtually. If you're still browsing, come to an adoption event!

3.

Take the Pet Home

If you'd like to adopt we have a short finalization process and then you get to take your new dog home!

Additional adoption info

All of our senior mutts are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, microchipped, and given flea/tick/dewormer medication. Regular adoptions are typically $250, and there is no adoption fee for senior adopters and Hospice adoptions, though we love donations to help pay it forward for the next mutt!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Check out our adorable, adoptable mutts on Muttville.org. We update our website as dogs become available (sometimes daily) so check back often! Don't know who you are interested in yet? No problem! Fill out a questionnaire and we'll help you pick.

More about this rescue

Muttville’s mission is to give senior dogs a second chance at life. We rescue them, give them the care they need, find them loving homes, and spread the word about how WONDERFUL they are!

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