Moses' owner surrendered him to a high kill shelter because he could not longer afford to take care fo him.  PRBJ pulled him from the kill shelter so he'd have a chance to find a loving family.

 

He is great with people and other dogs. 

 

Foster Update 01/24/10:  Moses is still showing himself to be a fun, happy, and loving dog. He lives for snuggles. It's difficult to play fetch, as my other dog hogs the ball, but we are trying a new outlet for his energy -- Agility! My twelve-year-old niece is teaching him to weave poles and jump obstacles. It's adorable, and picture will hopefully be coming soon.

 

*** 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.