My name is LEO!

Posted 2 days ago | Updated 1 day ago

Cared for by Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham

My basic info

Breed

Poodle (Miniature)/Labrador Retriever

Color

Black - with White

Age

4 years old, Adult

Size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)

Weight

–

Sex

Male

Pet ID

A292806

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

MEET LEO!

Leo is a 4 year old doodle mix that came to us when his previous owner`s health prohibited them from keeping Leo. Leo is accustomed to living with other dogs, (he lived with three others), but he was noted to guard his favorite food and toys from them so it is suggested he be the only dog in his new home. Leo is used to living with kids who respect his space and things. He has not lived with a cat that we know of.
Leo has generalized anxiety and fear of strangers and things he hasnt experienced yet. This means he will need plenty of Positive Reinforcement throughout his life to help build his confidence and decrease his fear of the world around him.
Being a doodle mix, Leo will need consistent grooming every 4-6 weeks to prevent matting. Leo is not a huge fan of having his face and paws touched/shaved, so talk to your vet about mild sedatives that Leo can take ahead of grooming appointments, (and vet visits, too!), to help make the experience less stressful for both Leo and the professional.

Leo has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and been examined by our vet. He was shaved when he came to us so his coat is a clean slate for his new family.

For more information on Leo or any other animal currently residing at the Animal Rescue League of Boston, please call us at 617-426-9170. We welcome adopters from NH, RI, CT, and NY. However, we will be unable to facilitate same day adoptions due to state regulated paperwork requirements. Also, be sure to check out our:

* WEBSITE: https://www.arlboston.org/
* TWITTER: http://twitter.com/ARLBostonRescue
* FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRescueLeagueofBoston
* INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/arlboston

Shelter

Animal Rescue League of Boston - Dedham

Contact info

Pet ID

A292806

Contact

Adoption Staff

Phone

(781) 326-0729

dedham-adoption@arlboston.org

Website

http://www.arlboston.org

Address

55 Anna's Place, Dedham, MA 02026

Donation

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Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The Animal Rescue League of Boston is committed to matching adoptable animals with a permanent home. Our conversation-based, application-free adoption process is designed so that the needs of both the animal and the adopter are understood and compatible with one another. We require the following as part of the adoption process:
* Adopter must be 18 years of age or older
* A current government-issued ID (no student IDs)
* Have a conversation with an ARL adoption counselor
* A photo of the cage your pet will live in, if adopting a small animal or bird
See fees at www.arlboston.org/adopt/adopt-a-pet/

Go meet their pets

Dedham Adoption Center Hours
Tuesday – Sunday, 1:00PM – 6:30PM
Closed Mondays & Holidays
Note: The adoption process must be started half an hour prior to closing to allow us time to prepare your new pet to go home.

More about this shelter

Situated 10 miles southwest of Boston on the beautiful grounds of the former summer sanctuary for the city’s working horses, ARL’s newly remodeled shelter in Dedham, Massachusetts is just a glimpse into ARL’s bold future. The new modern shelter design allows us to provide even more animals with high-quality direct animal care that meets best-practice standards in animal welfare.

The 27-acre property serves as ARL’s main livestock center and is home to Pine Ridge Pet Cemetery, the oldest continuously operated pet cemetery by a humane society in the United States.