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My name is Spruce!

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My basic info

Breed
Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Large)
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
13983

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/13983
**$100 off of adoption fee in December!

Meet Spruce – A Sweetheart of a Girl with Expressive Puppy Dog Eyes in Search of her Loving Family!

Name: Spruce, I received my name from our fall Auction Winner!
Breed: Lab Mix
Age: 5 years young
Weight: 65 lbs.
Current Location: Silver Spring, MD

About Spruce
Hi! My name is Spruce! I arrived to OPH on 11/15. I’m so happy to be out of that shelter in a foster home! I'm 5 yrs old and weigh 65 lbs. and have so much love to give. I traveled north to MD from AL looking for my forever family! Is that with you? If so please hit the apply button and let’s get our family started. Check back soon for updates on my personality along with new photos of me in my foster home.

Personality
Spruce is a super sweet and gentle girl. She loves to soak up all the cuddles she can get from her humans and kids alike. She is great with other dogs and even cats! She loves being with her people and is content to be by your side in every activity! Foster mom says she's an obedient girl and takes direction very well.

Energy Level & Ideal Activities
Spruce is a very calm and gentle girl. She enjoys playing with her dog friends too. In the shelter, she was a friendly girl, enthusiastic to greet everyone in hope to receive some affection! Spruce was always ready to play nicely with all her dog friends of every size in the play yard.

Training & Skills
So far Spruce has not had any accidents in her foster home since arriving on 11/15. She loves her crate and is very smart, listening well, and motivated to please her human companions!

Companionship
Spruce thrives on companionship and will do well in a home with people who can provide her with love, playtime and cuddles on the sofa. She also enjoys spending time with other dogs, making her a great addition to a multi-dog household. Her affectionate and calm nature makes her a wonderful family dog with children. She is ready to be your loyal companion and friend!

Love and Affection
If you’re searching for a loyal, affectionate girl with a big heart, Spruce is your girl! Apply to meet Spruce today because this cuteness won't be around for long.

Included Veterinary Care
Veterinary Visit: Health certificate included
Vaccinations: Up to date for my age
Spay/Neuter: Completed
Microchipped
Heartworm Preventative
Flea and Tick Preventative
Worm/Parasite Treatments

Ready to Meet Spruce?
Apply today to give this sweet, lovable girl her forever home!

This dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to the rescue. The disease was treated while in foster care. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable. Read about heartworm disease here: Read more about heartworm disease here here
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Contact info

Pet ID
13983
Contact
Phone
Address
Frederick, MD 21703
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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

Step 1: The Application

Each prospective adopter fills out an adoption application. The adoption application is a simple form that asks information about you, your current pets, why you are looking to adopt and how you plan to care for your new addition. Essentially, this application gives us necessary information about you and your lifestyle, training beliefs and background with animals. We strive to find the best homes possible for our dogs, as well as find the right dog for you and your lifestyle.

Once we receive the application, it is processed in the order that it was received. Our volunteers will contact your personal references, veterinary reference and landlord where applicable, and ask to discuss your interest in adoption and past experiences as a pet owner.

It is helpful if you contact your references so that they can anticipate our calls.

Keep in mind, that depending on the timing of your application, the dog you are interested in can already have multiple applications for adoption. However, rest assured that there are many dogs that need forever homes, and OPH will work with you to find you a dog that closely matches what you are looking for.

Step 2: The Meeting

Once your application is approved, you will be contacted by an OPH Adoption Coordinator to schedule a “meet and greet” with the dog you are interested in. We prefer that everyone in the immediate family, including your current dog (if you have one) come to the appointment to meet your potential new family member. Adopting a dog is a big decision and requires a commitment from everyone. If you currently own a dog, it must be up to date on its shots and spayed/neutered.

Sometimes we will also conduct a home check, which is at our discretion.

At the meet and greet, the foster will be able to provide you with information about the dog you are interested in. Also, this is a great opportunity for you to really assess if this is the dog for you. You will be able to interact with the dog to ensure that he/she is exactly what you want.

Step 3: The Adoption

Before you bring your new family member home, you must sign an Adoption Contract with OPH. In addition, the adoption fee is requested. Please refer to the “What the Adoption Fee Covers” link for detailed information on the fees. The adoption fee is non-refundable.

Please remember that adoption fees barely cover our expenses of rescuing a dog. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue our life-saving work.

If, at the time of adoption, your dog was not already spayed/neutered, you will be required to agree to spay/neuter your dog and provide us a deposit fee. Our adoption contract requires all dogs to be spayed/neutered within 1 month of adoption or when age appropriate. Once this has been verified, your deposit check will be returned to you.

Step 4: Post Adoption Follow Up

Our goal is to help you enjoy life with your new dog to the fullest extent possible. If issues arise, or you just need some good advice, we are happy to do follow-up counseling by telephone and email. We can also suggest dog trainers in the area as additional resources. Also, at the time of adoption, you are provided with a pamphlet full of information and links to online resources to help with behavioral related issues like potty training and house training. This information can also be accessed from the “Information” tab on the OPH home page.

IF ANYTHING PREVENTS YOU FROM KEEPING YOUR DOG

Sometimes situations arise which cannot be helped. If, for any reason, you are unable to keep a dog you’ve adopted from Operation Paws for Homes, the dog cannot be given away.

It doesn’t matter how much time has passed since the adoption. You must either return the dog to Operations Paws for Homes, or obtain approval from Operations Paws for Homes to transfer ownership to a friend or relative.
Fosters and adopters sign a binding legal contract before taking home an animal. Adoption fees vary, and will be listed on each animal's bio.

Go meet their pets

We have adoption events in several different locations throughout VA and MD. Please visit our website - www.ophrescue.org and look for the EVENTS tab. Additionally, approved adopters may meet adoptable animals at the home of the animal's foster, or possibly in the adopter's own home.

We want every potential adopter to meet the dog or puppy of their choice first, before making a decision! This is a lifelong commitment.

We have events throughout Maryland Virginia - Please visit our website for event information!

More about this rescue


Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. is a 501c3 organization that was started by a small group of experienced rescuers. We we set out to create a rescue that believes all animals deserve our love and help, regardless of geography, that customer service is a crucial part of rescue, and that volunteers have a right to rescue how, when, and where they want to, and be treated with respect.

We rescue all breeds of dog, and cats, and offer assistance to owners needing to rehome their pets. Why do we give our time, our hearts, and our homes? Because we love animals, and because someone has to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” ~Gandhi

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