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My name is Sadie!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated 1 week ago

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
14187

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/14187
Name: Sadie
Gender: Female
Breed: Lab Mix
Age: 2 Years old
Weight: 50 lbs
Current Location: Alexandria, VA

ABOUT SADIE
Meet Sadie, a lab mix with a big smile and an gleaming coat that catches the light to show off her many shades from honey to chestnut.

PERSONALITY
Sadie is a good-natured and friendly girl. She loves running around and exploring the outdoors. Her playful nature extends to her love of water. With a kiddie pool, Sadie is one happy pup! Sadie is a also a good listener and very smart.

COMPANIONSHIP
Sadie’s foster mom reports that Sadie likes to be near her humans all the time, following them from room to room to keep an eye on everyone. Sadie is a great housemate and will sit quietly on her pet bed or on the floor next to you. Call her name and she’ll join you on the couch for a cuddle and a belly rub.

TRAINING AND SKILLS
Sadie potty trained and does great with a specific routine for going outside. She is also a good girl in her crate. She will sleep quietly through the night in her crate and doesn’t make a fuss about staying in her crate during the day, when no people are the house. She even eats all her meals in the crate. Sadie has good leash manners as well. She doesn’t pull much and stays with her person and nicely follows their lead. She gets excited when she spots another dog or person so she may pull a bit in those situations. But her foster mom says she just needs to shorten Sadie’s leash a bit and let Sadie know to keep walking, and she does so without barking. Sadie is great about coming when called and is very eager to please. She is working on getting used to new dogs in her own home, and does best when allowed to be introduced to them slowly. Following this pattern, Sadie is now very friendly with her foster siblings. Sadie’s foster mom has not seen Sadie interact with cats or children so she isn’t sure how Sadie feels about those critters.

LOVE AND AFFECTION
Sadie is a very sweet cuddle bug and wants to join you on the sofa. She loves pets and wants to be with her person to devote all her love and loyalty.

TRAITS AND IDEAL HOME
Sadie's ideal home would be one where she has companionship. She would do well as an only dog, or, with multi dog household, she would do best with an experienced, patient owner, who can slowly introduce the pups to each other. Sadie needs regular exercise in a yard or someone who can take her on long walks.

Looking for a sweet and loving girl who is equal parts cuddle bug and play buddy? Come and meet Sadie!

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

This dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to the rescue. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito producing a positive test in six months. OPH will treat the dog and provide two weeks of recovery time prior to adoption. Potential adopters will receive detailed information on the disease and their role in completing the recovery process from OPH’s heartworm coordinator. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable.
Read more about heartworm disease here here
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Contact info

Pet ID
14187
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O.Box 90813, Alexandria, VA 22309

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 and why you are looking to adopt. 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 a wealth of personality 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

Go meet their pets

We hold adoption events at local pet stores throughout Virginia and Maryland.

Please visit our www.ophrescue.org website and click on the Events tab for additional information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Visit our website at - www.ophrescue.org/events

MEET AND GREETS

We primarily rely on meet & greets for potential adopters. Approved adopters may meet adoptable animals at the home of the animal's foster, or possibly in the adopter's own home.

More about this rescue


Operation Paws for Homes, Inc. is a 501c3 organization that was started by a small group of experienced rescuers. 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 offer guidance 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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