Foster Update:  In the time that we have had Lucky in our home, he has made tremendous strides.  When he first arrived he was nervous and shy, but who can blame him with all the shifting around he has done?  In the short time he's been here, Lucky has become a dream dog!  He knows lots of commands, he walks great on a leash, friendly with dogs, he is not food agressive (I've picked his bowl up while he is in the middle of eating, as well as taken a bone out his mouth while chewing) but most of all he loves to cuddle!  When new people come into the home, we found that it works best if we wait for Lucky approach the guest first.  We have used this approach with our guests and within 5 minutes and a few sniffs, he is sitting on thier lap licking thier face!  Lucky has been to many adoption events and doesn't need a leash - he is a great listener and never wanders off!  He loves to have races and even waits for the "ready, set, go!"  In the three months we have had him, he has never had an accident in the home. We do not crate him ever, he doesn't chew or get into any trouble!  One day we had an emergency and Lucky was left alone for over 12 hours...no accident!!!  I really can't say enough of positive things about Lucky, he is a wonderful companion and would make any home a happy one.  He is very loyal, playful, and loving.

 

Lucky was adopted as a puppy only to find himself left at a local animal control.  Fortunately, the agency called Judy after they scanned the dog and the HomeAgain microchip # showed as ours. Judy went down and rescued Lucky.... again. We contacted the original adopters and they said they did not want him. Our contract states that if for some reason you cannot keep the dog, that you call us and bring him back - not given away or dumped. He is a lucky dog and a great one too!

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.