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Breed
Labrador Retriever
Color
Black
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
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Joey : black neutered 12 year-old male Lab mix 65 lbs
We at Lab Rescue are genuinely puzzled as to why a fantastic dog like Joey has not yet been adopted. Most of our rescued Labs, while having great temperaments, come with admonitions regarding structure, guidance and leadership, and cautions about allowing too much freedom and familiarity too soon. There are good reasons for those recommendations, but Joey is that rare exception. His only requirements are a couple of comfy corners in your home, a high tolerance for affection and companionship and the willingness to get out in the neighborhood a couple of times a day for a slow walk and sniff-fest. Joey is the quintessential low-maintenance dog. Admittedly, he is old and gimpy, but there's a lot of good fun under that old and gimpy. He'll take to you right away, though it may take him a little time to get used to new surroundings, where there should not be lots of stairs, very young children or very young dogs. Otherwise, he'll greet all your guests cheerfully, remind you to take time for laughter and the small, but always-available joys of every-day life, and will be the most loyal of friends and companions. You have cats? No problem, Joey loves cats. Joey is a happy soul, friendly to all, who enjoys the companionship of his people and has no bad habits. He is fully house-trained. As an older gentleman, he has arthritis, but with medication along with a glucosamine-chondroitin supplement, remains quite cheerful and active for his age. Joey has had regular vet visits, and recent blood work revealed no health problems. Joey is microchipped and up to date on all vaccinations.He would be a good companion for a retired couple or single, or even a "starter" dog for a growing family as long as the preferably older children are very gentle and respectful of his elder status. And, as we said, Joey loves cats!
Update from Joey's Foster:
Joey's my kind of guy: happy and interested in his world, courteous and a joker. For example, outside playing ball, he floats out to center field, as if a young dog in slow motion; ball in mouth, he prances back to the pitcher, and in a slick move, flings his ball down, catches it on the bounce, THEN gives it back. End of game, everyone wins, says Joey. And the game becomes a metaphor for Joey's lifestyle: low endurance / a lot of heart. In a game of ball in the kitchen, he's good for maybe nine innings. However, as in most cases, he moves like the Elder he is. Always with a smile.
Joey's glad to be with kids, cats, dogs, people and no doubt, rabbits. Joey's person needs to protect him from rowdiness; a thoughtless guest might tip him over. About those cats: The first day he arrived, my two cats stayed put, a good start and not unusual. Truce was expected to take weeks, true friendship might never happen. Joey knew better. In four days, using a precise lesson plan and oozing Dalai Lama particles, he had the cats kissing HIM.
Joey has lovely manners. He pauses to let you enter the room first, though he may or may not remember to give you room to do this. He is completely house-trained and will wait patiently to be let out unless his need is dire, in which case, he will give one sharp bark. His mouth, however is soft.
For Joey, it's the simple pleasures: several slow walks per day, loose-leash. It is up to his person to keep these walks short; he needs energy for water play (hose and shower), fur brushes, yoga, naps, car rides (long or short), visiting and playing with household cats. Joey is very good at these things, all the while, ADORING HIS PERSON.
Joey is all about love; giving and receiving. No need for exhausting jogs, no need for those endless hours throwing that ball. Joey just wants a person to call his own, to love. (Please note: this sweet fellow accepts that odd human trait of leaving companions at home for a couple of hours; or even, occasionally, for most of the day. Such a treasure, that Joey.
If you are interested in meeting this sweet and affectionate gentleman, please call or text GGLRR Rep., Kathleen, at (415) 706-5868.
(Please keep in mind we are all volunteers, most of us work full time and we all have personal lives. I do call everyone back within 2-3 days so please be patient and I will be back in touch with you. When the dogs are in foster homes then it may take longer as we need to touch base with the fosters for updates on the dogs. We work very hard to make the right matches for the dogs and for the new owners. We get 3-5 dogs per week and we do not have a facility that we keep the dogs housed in. They are scattered all over the Bay Area.)
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