Happy Spring!

(C) 2023, from The Dog's Paw!

Yesterday, we celebrated the last day of winter! BARKS! Today? Barkingly, we pawsitively celebrate the FIRST DAY OF SPRING! WOOFS! 

Barkingly, Abby and I, love having daylight longer in the evenings and warmer weather as it means more fun outside with Dad. Mom doesn't enjoy the outside as much as Dad does so she spends the time when we are outside with Samson! They purr and cuddle and purr some more! 

Meows, and I love the warmer weather because it means more QUIET TIME inside the house. Dad's always outside gardening, mowing, and pawlanting and pawlanting some more! Purringly, and he enjoys reading too! Meows.  

Barks. And, don't tell Dad, but I just love going behind him and digging holes in the garden, in his pawfectly pawlanted pots, and getting into the buckets that he pawlaces weeds and debris in to dig 'em out and spread across the yard... ahhhh spring! The fun begins...

Happy Spring!

Goodbye Winter!!

(C) 2023, from The Dog's Paw!

Oh, what a happy day that has arrived when winter shall be going away for another year! No sadness! No crying! No pouting! All a happy celebration! Barks, we could still get some accumulating snows but they tend to melt off quick- the best kind of snowstorm!

WOOFS! MEOWS! Tonight will be the last official winter night of the long season! Warmer days and nights ahead. Paws, to us, it really doesn't make too much difference what the weather does but cold weather isn't a favorite of our human! So we celebrate with him... GOODBYE WINTER!

What is your favorite season?

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Cat Adoption

WOOFS! MEOWS! Happy Friday! Samson, Abby, and I pawlan to return to writing Friday's Friend next week. We didn't receive information about our furry friends needing "Forever Homes!" this week. We apawlogize for the inconvenience. Woofs.

If you volunteer for a non-profit dog and/or cat rescue and would like to have your rescued furry sweethearts featured on "Friday's Friend!" pawlease contact us. 

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 12!

(C) 2023, from The Dog's Paw!

Woofs! Meows! Barks! It's that pawsome time of year again, Daylight Saving Time! Be sure to get up at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning and set your clocks one hour ahead! Barks.

Meows, HISS!, HISS!, the humans need to use some sense... who wants to get up at 2 a.m. in the morning only to lose one hour of sleep plus the time it takes you to get back to sleep just to reset the clock? 

Purrs, why not set the clocks ahead before bed? Go through the house and set all of your clocks that you may not need during the day, ahead an hour. Be sure to reset the alarm clocks as you won't need them until tomorrow morning anyway. This way, the clocks will be set when you go to bed and you sleep through the night until the pawful alarm clock goes off at o'dark hundred! 

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

MEOWS! MEOWY FRIDAY!!

Purrs, my friends at Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a sweet cat named Saphira who is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love them too. If you are looking  to adopt a family cat, Saphira might be the one for you.

Saphira is around 10-years-old, not declawed, not cat- or dog-friendly. She is friendly with mini-humans.  

Saphira is a beautiful blue-eyed white cat who loves sleeping in the sun! Paws, as with most white, blue-eyed cats, she is deaf and needs to be warned before you approach her by tapping on the sofa, table, windowsill, seems to be enough! 

Saphira purrs constantly and pawsitively loves rubbing up against you. Once she gets to know you, she will cuddle in your lap but doesn't like to be picked up. 

Purringly, she will do best as your one-and-only-cat-that-is and with very patient and understanding owner. Meows. She may take a bit to settle in but is guaranteed to steal your heart. 

If you have questions about Saphira, pawlease contact Kim. 

To learn about adopting a cat from HART, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Barks, if you would like to meet Saphria, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the HART Cat Adoption Application. 

Do you love cats but are not able to adopt? How about considering sponsoring Saphira? Sponsoring her provides financial resources for her food, care, and Veterinary needs. Any remaining funds after his adoption will go towards other dogs at Lab Rescue. Interested? Pawlease visit Sponsor Me! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the IRS.

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)

 

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

WOOFS! Happy Friday Furiends! My furiends from Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a handsome fella named Biskit for you to meet! If you are looking to adopt a dog, he might be a good choice for you. 

Biskit is around 10-years-old, pawssibly a Retriever/Chow mix, has no history with cats and is friendly with other dogs with proper introductions. He is good with older mini-humans. 

Barkingly, Biskit is a calm laid-back guy in the house. His favorite pawlace is nestled at his foster dad's feet under his desk while he is working. Woofs, he is content and happy! His foster father says he has a calming presence and is nice to have around.

Barks, he doesn't ask for much and is happy to pawlease once he knows what his humans want. 

Paws, Biskit enjoys pawlaying with toys and lives with five other dogs of various ages and sizes. 

Woofings, Biskit is housebroken and enjoys car rides and walks. Paws, he would be a great road trip buddy or hiking companion!

Biskit's age is an estimate as his foster parents suspect he is a little younger as he doesn't act like a senior dog but has a laid-back middle-age disposition. 

Woofs, the road that led Biskit to HART has not been an easy one, barkingly, he is a little leary of new humans and dogs. If you have him a few minutes to warm up, he will quickly let you into his inner circle! Barks, it's a special kind of love from a dog who chooses to love and trust you enough to be in his safe pawlace. 

Bark. If you have questions about Biskit, pawlease contact Kristen.

To learn about adopting a dog from HART, pawlease review their Adoption Guide. 

If you would like to meet, or pawssibly adopt, Biskit, pawlease complete the HART Dog Adoption Application.

Woofinglys, do you pawsitively love dogs but are unable to adopt? Paws, how about supporting Biskit financially? Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at the Homeless Animals Rescue Team. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service.

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Lab Rescue

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Woofs! Happy Friday! You know, Black Labrador Retrievers make the bestest-ever dogs to adopt! I can tell you from experience that we, all of us are pawsome, barks, of course it has nothing to do with the fact that Noah and me, Abby, are Black Labrador Retriever mixes! Woofs! 

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

My friend "Lab Lady" from Lab Rescue brought by a pawsome girl named "Willow" for you to consider adopting. She is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too!! Barkingly, she's looking for here home in a rural or suburban single-family home with a physical fence! 

Barkingly, are you looking for a buddy to take on adventure? Someone who is always up for a walk or a game of fetch? Woofs, Willow is your girl! She enjoys swimming too. 

Barks, after a fun outing or pawlaytime, Willow is ready for snuggles with her human. She is a very attentive girl who is eager to pawlease. She is an affectionate puppy who wants to be with her humans. 

Willow is doing well with meeting new humans. 

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Barkings, Willow will do best in a home where she gets daily walks, pawlaytime, and lots of snuggles with her humans. 

Woofs, she loves pawlaying with the pups in her foster home and is quite tolerant with puppies. Bark, she has a rough-and-tumble pawlay style so she needs a pawlaymate with equal style. 

Willow is doggie door-, house- and crate-trained. 

Woofs, Willow's trainer will offer help with her transition to adopter with ongoing phone support if needed. 

Paws, Willow prefers a quiet home without the comings and goings of mini-humans. 

Barkings, to help with her adoption, Willow has created a few videos:

Willow Shake 

Willow Getting Scritches

Willow Getting Loved On 

Watch Willow and Her Tiny Toy

Watch Willow and Her Pups

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Thanks to a generous donor, who thinks every Labrador Retriever deserves a home of their own, the adoption fee for Willow is $200.

To learn about adopting a Labrador Retriever from Lab Rescue, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

If you would like to meet Willow, or pawssibly adopt her, pawlease complete the Lab Rescue Dog Adoption Application.

Woofs, do you pawsitively love Labrador Retrievers, pawssibly even especially the Black Labs but are unable to adopt? Barkingly, how about supporting Willow financially? Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other Labrador Retrievers at Lab Rescue. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

If you know someone who is looking to adopt a dog into their family, pawlease feel free to share this
post with them.

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Prayer Pups by Jeffrey Smith

© 2022, Prayer Pups, by Jeff Smith, Used by Written Permission

As far as the east is from

the west, so far has he

removed our

transgressions

from us. As a

father has 

compassion on

his children, so

the Lord has

compassion on

those who

fear him."

- Psalm 103:12-13 

Woofs! Barks, we paw and bark our thanks to Prayer Pups for sharing their pawsome artistic talents with us.

All content and characters © 2023, Jeffrey Smith. All rights reserved. Used by Permission, Prayer Pups by Jeffrey Smith

Barkingly, to learn more about God's Plan for Man, the Good News, pawlease visit Peace With God!

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, PetConnect Rescue

Photo: PetConnect Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

MEOWS! Happy Friday! My friend this week was brought to us by "Cat Lady" at PetConnect Rescue! Meet Schroeder! He is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too! Purrs! He requires another cat in the home. 

Meows, Schroeder is around 9-months-old, is good with other cats and with older mini-humans. Pawings, he likes dogs too. 

Schroeder is an elegant, sweet, curious fella with fancy long ears, limbs, and trail. It will be hard to resist his handsome chiseled face every time you see him. 

Meowing purrs, Schroeder loves playing with his brother and sister but can settle and be reserved. 

To learn about adopting a cat from PetConnect Rescue pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

Purrs, if you would like to meet Schroeder, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the PetConnect Rescue Cat Adoption Application. 

Do you pawsitively love cats but are unable to adopt? Meowingly, how about supporting  Schroeder financially? Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds after his adoption will be used to assist other cats at PetConnect Rescue. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

"All Smiles!"
Photo by Kat Smith

“HISS! HISS! HISS! Noah, why in the catnip is our human trying to put a stick looking brush thingy in your mouth?”

“Garble, mumble, mumble, mumble, garble…. Well… garble… he is trying to clean my teeth from tartar, plaque, and other gunk in my mouth. He tries to keep my mouth clean by using a toothbrush, not a stick thingy brush but a real tooth brush made for dogs! They make them for cats too.”

“Oh, uh, meows, maybe it’s time for me to go hide again! I don’t want one of those things in my mouth! HISS! Meow...”

“Well, it’s not as bad as it looks to you. Barkingly, quite tasty! Paws, it beats the alternative by a long shot! WOOF! WOOF! I’d rather endure the annoyance of a human brushing your teeth than to have to go through what our humans first cat did!”

“Uh-oh! HISS! HISS! What’s that all about? Meows, purr…”

“As Dad told me, they adopted a pawsomely grand older Maine Coon cat who needed to be rescued. Prior to our humans adopting him, he hadn’t been fed the right foods nor was he taken to the Veterinarian regularly to have his exams and his teeth checked, he developed some purrty serious teeth problems.

WOOF! As I understand, barks, the cat developed serious teeth problems and a bad attitude. He became grumpy and had some of those cat hissy fits! He went from a sweet loving cat to one you really didn’t want to have around. Unfortunately, the humans didn’t know what was causing it until the Veterinarian mentioned the really bad and infected teeth. Paws, our humans decided to have the teeth removed as the Veterinarian highly recommended. Barks, within a short period of time, they noticed the cat was returning to his old self! Paws, I would rather have the humans take care of my teeth than to start feeling really bad or get really sick , or worse, from infections. Barkingly, it’s really like the same with humans. Bad teeth, you don’t feel good.”

“Meow. I love my beautiful smile with my most handsome cat-face. Maybe I will cooperate with our humans!”

“Barks, a great idea! Sit back, relax, and let the humans do their job! WOOF! Humans should NOT use human toothbrushes or toothpastes. A pet store has a good variety of dog/cat toothbrushes and toothpastes. Humans should use their fingers to gently touch the teeth and gum lines. After introducing the toothbrush to your pet, giving them a treat for good behavior, place some toothpaste on it and begin brushing. Be very gentle, not aggressive. Pay attention to your dog’s behavior taking cues and acting upon them. I do not like my teeth brushed by my human so he uses treats, dry dog food, and toys which are designed to keep my teeth cleaner. Barks, if you see anything concerning in your pets mouth, be pawsitive to bring it to the Veterinarians attention.

WOOF! Always chat with your Veterinarian before starting a new routine like teeth brushing. Barks!

February is dental month! Check with your Veterinarian for pawssible discounts in dental services this month! WOOF!”

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Cat Adoption, Returns Friday, February 23!

Woofs! Meows! Barks! We apawlogize, we didn't receive information for this weeks posts. We pawlan to be back writing about our friends next Friday, February 24, 2023.

 

A Valentine's Day Story

(C) 2023, from The Dog's Paw!

OH MY BARKS! She’s a barkingly pawsomely woofster of a hot, beautiful Rotty! The Rottweiler I love, Kady. And, it’s Valentine’s Day. I’ve got to get my nerve up to ask her for a date. Thing is, I need to borrow a car to take her somewhere so I gotta chat with my human to see if he will let me drive his Subaru Forester!  After all, barks, he says he bought it for me so maybe he’ll let me borrow it- my dog license was renewed last month so I should be good. Barkingly, I am always seeing dogs driving Subaru’s on TV!! WOOF!! My humans don’t always celebrate holidays on the day so gotta figure out when they are out so I can have access to their car!

I need to determine where I can take her.  If it were Spring, we’d go to a park, one where we can enjoy the quiet of nature and not be distracted with wanting to chase pesky squirrels or other varmints! WOOFs! Though that could be a fun date - barks! - I would take a picnic basket full of food and treats and all the good stuff she likes!  WOOF! Barkingly, with the cold weather I am thinking a good restaurant where our humans aren’t so we can have a romantic evening.

I’ve asked Kady, she said “yes,” My puppy heart is fluttering up a storm! Mom said I could use the Subaru Forester! I got Kady a dozen roses at the local florist!

My humans usually go to a seafood restaurant for Valentine’s Days so I will avoid that and should be good.  Anyway, we like beef and steak much better.  WOOF!!  That decided, I am all set!  WOOOF!!

The humans have left, Kady and I are going to a steakhouse for our Valentine’s celebration!  Happy Valentine’s Day!

WOOF! MEOWS! Bark! Happy Valentine's Day our favoritest humans, dog friends, and cat friends! We hope you have a blessed day with those you love!

We love you, our dear readers! Happy Valentines Day!

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, The Humane Society of Northern Virginia

 

Photo: The Humane Society of Northern Virginia
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

MEOWS! Happy Friday, my friends! Paws, to my friend "Miss Sherry" at the Humane Society of Northern Virginia for sharing with us a friend, Dorothy, who needs a "Forever Home!" It was so pawsome to hear from her! Dorothy is looking for her "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love her too! 

Dorothy was doing her pawsome best surviving in a trainer park. She was only a 6-pound kitten who was pregnant but it was unknown until she was spayed. She had a rough time with the surgery but came out of it to nurse another kitten that came into the foster's care. 

Photo: The Humane Society of Northern Virginia
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Purringly, she isn't the most outgoing cat in the rescue. She is very sweet and enjoys being pet! 

Dorothy enjoys her little hideaways but she will be happiest when she finds her own home and a cat tree in a sunny window. She is looking forward to enjoying a happy, comfortable life. 

Sweet Dorothy, purrs, is ready to go home with a human who understands some pets may take a wee bit longer to open up to their humans. Paws, she is so sweet that anyone will see that if they give her a chance. 

To learn about adopting a cat, meet Dorothy, or apply to adopt her, pawlease visit Humane Society of Northern Virginia - Adoption.

Purrings, do you pawsitively love cats but are unable to adopt? Paws, how about supporting Dorothy financially? Donations will assist with her care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at the Humane Society of Northern Virginia. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the IRS.

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: The Humane Society of Northern Virginia
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend! Cat Adoption, The Humane Society of Loudoun County

Photo: The Humane Society of Loudoun County!
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Meows! Happy Friday! My friends at The Humane Society of Loudoun County decided to make my day by bringing by two of the mostest gorgeous cats I've seen in a while! They are bonded-buddies and need to be adopted together. Meet Gracie and Sootie!

Gracie was expecting littles ones when she was rescued! She was provided a room to nest, pawlenty of food and water to help her little family. Meows, the kittens found their own "Forever Home!" but it seemed Gracie was always missing them. Soon, her foster family brought in a new kindle of little kitties. It didn't take Gracie long to find the one who needed her love and care! 

Sootie came into her life, she is a mini-Gracie with the beautiful long gray coat! They bonded almost immediately! Gracie cares for Sootie like she is one of her own. 

Sootie is around 5-months old. She recently learned a new trick - FETCH! Meows. 

Gracie is barely over a year old but has been through quite a bit. She may always be a bit reserved but enjoys attention! A quiet home without small mini-humans or dogs would be best for her. 

Purringly, Gracie and Sootie are happiest when the have each other! 

To learn about adopting, or to meet Gracie and Sootie, and other adoption information, pawlease visit The Humane Society of Loudoun County.

Meows, do you pawsitively love cats but are unable to adopt? Purrs, how about supporting  Gracie and Sootie financially? Donations will assist with their care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other cats at The Humane Society of Loudou County. Interested? Pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, The Humane Society of Loudoun County

Photo: The Humane Society of Loudoun County
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Woofs! My friends from the Humane Society of Loudoun County brought by a handsome fella for you to meet this week and pawssibly adopt! Meet Nash, he looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too! Woofs!

Nash is a super cuddly goofball who always wants to be with his humans!

He is well-behaved, lovable and faithful guy with lots of energy to run around. His "Forever Humans!" could take him running or hiking. He enjoys visits with the horses. Barkingly, he is happy to cuddle with his humans and watch a movie too! 

Paws, Nash does have some anxiety around very small mini-humans. Barks, he is not recommended for a home with toddlers or mini-humans under age 10 who haven't been taught how to interact with a large dogs. 

Barks, no cats in Nash's new "Forever Home!" as he seems to want to chase small things with unexpected movements. WOOFS! 

He will need to get to know his humans before giving them his full affection. Barks, if he is excited and held against his will, he will give a warning nip. Nash is a big fella who knows how to use his size to get what he wants. 

Barkingly grand, Nash recently graduated from his training program and his doing well minding his manner. Paws, his trainer offers some follow-up training for whomever adopts hum along with complimentary group classes (more details available to applicants).

Wooflys, in 2017, Nash had a doggy DNA test done, it came back as 50% Staffordshire Terrier, 25% Great Pyrenees, and 25% “mixed” breeds.

If you would like to learn more about adopting a dog, to meet Nash, or apply to pawssibly adopt him, pawlease visit,  The Humane Society of Loudoun County - Adopt!

Barks! Do you love dogs, but, for whatever reason, are not able to adopt? Pawlease consider supporting Nash financially. Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at The Humane Society of Loudoun County. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the IRS.

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Friday's Friend! Dog Adoption, Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART)

 

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team/HART, Dirty Paws Photography
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Woofs! Happy Friday, my friends! Are you looking to find the bestest friend you could ever find? Barks? My friends at Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) brought by a fella named Marschall who is looking for his "Forever Home!" with humans to love who will love him too! Barks!

Marschall is around 4-years-old, a Pitbull mix, medium-size, is friendly with some dogs and with mini-humans! He is NOT cat-friendly! Woofs. 

Are you looking for your one-and-only, dog that is? Looking for a cuddle buy who pawsitively loves zoomies and going for hikes? BARKS! How about going to the winery or brewery or the local dog-friendly restuarant, Marschall would be up for that! That all would be fun with this fella. 

Barkingly, he is house- and crate-trained, non reactive, a pawlite houseguest. He walks pawsome on a leash with a head harness. 

Barking, due to poor pawlay skills, Marschall should be your one-and-only-dog-that-is! He is not agressive toward other dogs but prefers the calmer/well balanced dogs. Paws, he does well on pack walks with reactive dogs. 

Marschall has brought so much joy to his foster family and those who have met him. 

If you have questions about Marschall, pawlease contact Eric F.

Barkingly, to learn about adopting a dog from the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART), pawlease review their Adoption Guide.

Woofs, if you would like to meet Marschall, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART) Dog Adoption Application. 

Unable to adopt? Woofs, how about supporting Marschall financially? Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other dogs at Homeless Animals Rescue Team (HART). Interested? Pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Homeless Animals Rescue Team/HART, Dirty Paws Photography
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Friday's Friend, Dog Adoption, Lab Rescue

 

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

WOOFS! WOOFS! Barks! Happy Friday! for some reason, it seems like its been a pawfully busy week. Every day, Dad had an appointment or had to be somewhere or the other but he loved coming home to cuddle with his dog or go for a walk or whatever! He says a dog in his life makes it so much better! Do you have a dog to share your life with? 

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Barks, my friend "Lab Lady" from Lab Rescue brought by a pawsome Black Labrador Retriever named Sonny for you to meet and consider adopting. WOOF! He is looking for a "Forever Home!" in a single-family home or townhome (with pawlenty of exercise) with a physical fence! WOOF! He pawsitively wants to be your one-and-only-dog-this-is! He will have a training addendum attached to his adoption!

Barkingly, Sonny has great house manners. He pawsitively loves being with his humans. He loves being a kissy snuggly-bug  and is looking for humans to love who will love him too! Wolfly, his foster family has left him home alone without using the crate and he was well-behaved during their absence. 

Woofings, he loves playing fetch with his humans. Each morning, he loves having a game of fetch then it's time to settle in for the day. In the evening, he has a burst of energy with his toys and  will do best with another game of fetch or a walk in the neighborhood. He does better with an Easy-Walk harness. Paws, he loves going for walks. 

He enjoys car rides but may need some help getting into the vehicle. Once in, he tends to enjoy the adventure. Woofs, Sonny likes swimming and running. He loves being outside, watching the world go by. 

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!

Barkinglys, Sonny has learned to "sit and wait" while his dinner is being made. He is learning "place" and is good at "sit," "wait," "down, (usually)" and "no." Pawings, the new lick pad his foster family got him really stimulates his mind. 

Barking, Sonny has created several videos to help with his adoption:

Sonny being his Sweet, Playful, Affectionate Self

Sonny Plays Fetch 

Sonny Loves the Treat-Dispensing Ball

Retrieving 

With His Stuffy 

In the Yard,

and 

Sonny Mastering His Commands

Woofings, though Sonny is a champion destroyer of toys, he tends to not touch anything else that is not in her toy bin, barks, including shoes at the front door. 

Sonny is food-motivated with pawnderful table manners. He doesn't counter surf nor does he put his nose on the table or near human's plates. He likes to sit nearby hoping something scrumptious will fall.  

Barking, which isn't something that Sonny does much, he tends to be a quiet fella even around vocal dogs he meets on walks. 

Sonny has the pawfect energy, not low energy but definitely knows when it's time to chill out.He will need a family who will give him long walks or pawlay sessions. 

Barkings, Sonny is approved for mini-humans ages 10 and older since he has no history. No cats. He will have a Training Addendum attached to his adoption. 

To learn about adopting a Labrador Retriever from Lab Rescue, pawlease visit their Adoption Guide.

If you would like to meet Sonny, or pawssibly adopt him, pawlease complete the Lab Rescue Dog Adoption Application. 

Bark, do you love dogs but are unable to adopt? Woof, how about supporting Sonny financially?  Donations will assist with his care. Any extra funds will be used to assist other Labrador Retrievers at Lab Rescue. Interested, pawlease donate HERE! Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Pawlease note: "Friday's Friends!" dogs and cats profiles are based on experience by volunteers at the dog or cat’s rescue/shelter.

Photo: Lab Rescue
Creative: from The Dog's Paw!