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My basic info
Breed
German Shepherd Dog/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
11 months old, Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
75 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
How about this BIG handsome boy!! Teddy is smart, friendly, playful - a big puppy who loves to cuddle. He weights 75 pounds, 11 months old. He will continue to fill out some, so definitely a big Teddy Bear. His DNA test showed: 50% German shepherd; 30% Labrador Retriever and 20% Great Pyrenees. That explains his smart loving demeanor. Teddy has had some professional training, he is solid on the basics of sit, shake, down; getting better at recall / "come", though not always; can stay on "place" for ~1 minute so far. He rings a bell to go outside and doesn't have accidents, completely housebroken. Teddy is enrolled in a basic obedience classes through January. He has made a ton of progress in training over the past 2 months and learns quickly; consistency is key. Teddy loves toys and especially balls for game of fetch. He has your typical puppy energy and playful curiosity. Best to keep an eye on him or crate him as he will grab your slippers (or something) if you leave him alone in a room. Teddy does very well in a crate overnight and is crated if left home alone. He takes a crate nap/quiet time at least once a day to settle, too. Teddy does well in the car; he hops right in happily if there's somewhere to go. He has done small-group "enrichment" daycare at Inn the Doghouse-Lakewood several times and gets good reports from the staff. In larger group daycare he tends to get overstimulated/"wild", though never aggressive.
Teddy is very friendly and pretty relaxed with new people (doesn't really jump up on people anymore either) and really great with kids, although he doesn't know his own size and does try to crawl into laps HA!! We believe he will thrive as a family dog.
Teddy can get excited around other dogs and is working on staying more neutral on leash; he's also doing well with loose-leash walking (mostly) using a transitional lead.
He doesn't bark at passers-by or delivery people at all; only barks when in close range with another dog on leash. Despite his "puppy energy," I'd say he's not a particularly high-energy dog. With a 20-minute walk in the morning and 30-40 minute walk at night, some yard/play time during the day, he's a couch potato after 7:00/8:00. A fenced-in yard is necessary for him to get his occasional zoomies out. When he first came into our program he was fostered in a home with 2 children and 2 adult cats, and he was wonderful with the children and the cats. He is currently in a home with a fearless kitten that runs from him and Teddy will chase the Kitten. We do not think he would be aggressive but due to his large size, there is concern the small kitten could get injured. So with that being said a mature cat that is used to being around dogs would be a better match for Teddy.
If you are interested in Teddy, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Teddy would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $.200.00
If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with medical expenses and ongoing care. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Teddy, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
How about this BIG handsome boy!! Teddy is smart, friendly, playful - a big puppy who loves to cuddle. He weights 75 pounds, 11 months old. He will continue to fill out some, so definitely a big Teddy Bear. His DNA test showed: 50% German shepherd; 30% Labrador Retriever and 20% Great Pyrenees. That explains his smart loving demeanor. Teddy has had some professional training, he is solid on the basics of sit, shake, down; getting better at recall / "come", though not always; can stay on "place" for ~1 minute so far. He rings a bell to go outside and doesn't have accidents, completely housebroken. Teddy is enrolled in a basic obedience classes through January. He has made a ton of progress in training over the past 2 months and learns quickly; consistency is key. Teddy loves toys and especially balls for game of fetch. He has your typical puppy energy and playful curiosity. Best to keep an eye on him or crate him as he will grab your slippers (or something) if you leave him alone in a room. Teddy does very well in a crate overnight and is crated if left home alone. He takes a crate nap/quiet time at least once a day to settle, too. Teddy does well in the car; he hops right in happily if there's somewhere to go. He has done small-group "enrichment" daycare at Inn the Doghouse-Lakewood several times and gets good reports from the staff. In larger group daycare he tends to get overstimulated/"wild", though never aggressive.
Teddy is very friendly and pretty relaxed with new people (doesn't really jump up on people anymore either) and really great with kids, although he doesn't know his own size and does try to crawl into laps HA!! We believe he will thrive as a family dog.
Teddy can get excited around other dogs and is working on staying more neutral on leash; he's also doing well with loose-leash walking (mostly) using a transitional lead.
He doesn't bark at passers-by or delivery people at all; only barks when in close range with another dog on leash. Despite his "puppy energy," I'd say he's not a particularly high-energy dog. With a 20-minute walk in the morning and 30-40 minute walk at night, some yard/play time during the day, he's a couch potato after 7:00/8:00. A fenced-in yard is necessary for him to get his occasional zoomies out. When he first came into our program he was fostered in a home with 2 children and 2 adult cats, and he was wonderful with the children and the cats. He is currently in a home with a fearless kitten that runs from him and Teddy will chase the Kitten. We do not think he would be aggressive but due to his large size, there is concern the small kitten could get injured. So with that being said a mature cat that is used to being around dogs would be a better match for Teddy.
If you are interested in Teddy, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Teddy would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $.200.00
If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with medical expenses and ongoing care. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Teddy, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!
Please complete our online application by clicking Apply Online on the dog's page or as linked below under Adoption Application.
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Meet the Pet
We do not have a physical facility. A meet and greet will be scheduled with a Love-A-Stray Volunteer, the dog, and our interested adopters.
Additional adoption info
Love-A-Stray is a non-profit all volunteer rescue group with most of our volunteers also having full time jobs, so we do the best we can to answer all inquires as soon as possible.
We ask that you complete our adoption application, so we can lean a little bit about you to ensure we can help find your perfect match.
Please do not ask us to ship our dogs out of state. WE DO NOT SHIP! We require adopters to fill out an adoption form and agree to the terms of our adoption contract. All pets are spay/neutered and vaccinated.
In addition to looking on the website, we show many of our rescued dogs at regular adoption events. Check out our upcoming events for the next opportunity to meet some of our dogs in person.
Love-A-Stray is a non-profit all volunteer rescue group with most of our volunteers also having full time jobs, so we do the best we can to answer all inquires as soon as possible.
We ask that you complete our adoption application, so we can lean a little bit about you to ensure we can help find your perfect match.
Please do not ask us to ship our dogs out of state. WE DO NOT SHIP! We require adopters to fill out an adoption form and agree to the terms of our adoption contract. All pets are spay/neutered and vaccinated.
In addition to looking on the website, we show many of our rescued dogs at regular adoption events. Check out our upcoming events for the next opportunity to meet some of our dogs in person.
We do not have a physical facility; our dogs are cared for in foster homes! We arrange meet and greets with potential adopters and a Love-A-Stray Volunteer. We also have monthly adoption events are listed on our website at http://www.loveastraydog.com where you can meet a dog and learn more about others!
We do not have a physical facility; our dogs are cared for in foster homes! We arrange meet and greets with potential adopters and a Love-A-Stray Volunteer. We also have monthly adoption events are listed on our website at http://www.loveastraydog.com where you can meet a dog and learn more about others!
More about this rescue
Love-A-Stray is a non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping homeless animals.
Since Love-A-Stray doesn't have a "physical" shelter and our animals are housed in foster homes, we do not have some of the usual operating expenses that would be required for a shelter. Consequently adoption fees, fundraising efforts, and donations go directly to a great cause - the animals! Our four fold mission is to:
1. Lessen pet overpopulation by sterilizing adoptable animals and employing aggressive low-cost spay/neuter programs in an effort to provide financial assistance for families who otherwise would not be able to sterilize their pet.
2. Offer housing for unwanted, homeless animals and when necessary, provide medical treatment including emergency veterinary care.
3. Value the life of all rescue animals by providing innovative behavior rehabilitation, when applicable, and placing them from nurturing foster families into loving, compatible, permanent homes.
4. Educate the public on the importance of being an advocate for animals emphasizing humane treatment and sterilization.
Love-A-Stray is a non-profit, all volunteer, no-kill organization dedicated to helping homeless animals.
Since Love-A-Stray doesn't have a "physical" shelter and our animals are housed in foster homes, we do not have some of the usual operating expenses that would be required for a shelter. Consequently adoption fees, fundraising efforts, and donations go directly to a great cause - the animals! Our four fold mission is to:
1. Lessen pet overpopulation by sterilizing adoptable animals and employing aggressive low-cost spay/neuter programs in an effort to provide financial assistance for families who otherwise would not be able to sterilize their pet.
2. Offer housing for unwanted, homeless animals and when necessary, provide medical treatment including emergency veterinary care.
3. Value the life of all rescue animals by providing innovative behavior rehabilitation, when applicable, and placing them from nurturing foster families into loving, compatible, permanent homes.
4. Educate the public on the importance of being an advocate for animals emphasizing humane treatment and sterilization.
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