• Address: Portsmouth, RI 02871 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/03/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Black Labrador Retriever - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog - DJ
Description
Please meet DJ! DJ is a sweet, sweet boy who is 5 1/2 years old and weighs 42 pounds. His family has given him up because they have 3 toddlers in the house and poor DJ is just too nervous with all the commotion. His family is so sad but they really believe that DJ would be happier in a more quiethome where he will get more attention. He has never been mean or aggressive in ANY way, but he has become more nervous since the kids arrived so we think a quieter home with adults or older kids would be best for DJ. You couldn't ask for a nicer dog. He's housetrained, great on a leash, comes when called, loves ride in the car and goes to work with his foster mom. Dj was shy in his foster home until he met his 4 legged foster siblings! He is fostered with a 90lb goofy lab that makes DJ light up! and a 10y yorkie that he is so gentle around. He doesn't beg and will quietly retire while your family eats dinner. He is the most obedient dog, ask him to do something and he does it. He loves to hug you literally- he gets on his back legs and will fold into your arms and lay his head on your belly. He's not a ball chaser or a swimmer, he just wants to be with his master. In the house he comes immediatley when called. He is very nervous and children intimidate him. He doesn't do well when left for long periods so someone who is home or can take him along is ideal. Please email Debbie right away for more information on how you can meet DJ and see if he'd make a good addition to your home. Debbie's email is dhginn@comcast.net. Our adoption fee is $350 for most young/adults and $400 for puppies. We have had to raise our fee do to our transport costs from the south. We are often asked, "Why would you charge "so much" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support all rescue pets, not just the dog they adopt. A young, healthy dog might cost us $150-400 in (discounted) vet care, and many people will want to adopt it. An older one with health issues can easily cost $500-1500 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care for rehabilitation; yet we can only ask a minimal adoption fee, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt it. Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others. Most of our dogs have a sad story to tell, and some have suffered through years of neglect or abuse. We hope that you too are willing to give an opportunity for a better life to ALL of our dogs by supporting them through adoption fees. Without these funds, our rescue efforts would not be possible." To learn more about our policies, procedures and wonderful dogs not listed from the South that can be transported North, click here.
Characteristics
Breed: Black Labrador Retriever [Mix]
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14708312
additional information
Pet is house trained Pet has been spayed/neutered
Mutts4rescue | Portsmouth, RI | | mutts4rescue@gmail.com
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