MitziDuke - Labrador Retriever (short coat) Dog For Adoption

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lea/tick preventative. I’m a calm and loving dog who loves to be with my people. I came up from Arkansas on a Rescue Transport in November but I’m not doing well in my new home because I don’t like to be left alone for extended periods. Duke is looking for a new home because he is not handling his Mom's long work schedule. His Mom, Jane is a nurse who works 10-12 hr shifts. He was originally rescued by a friend of Jane's who saw 2 dogs tied out on a 2 foot leash in Arkansas. She stopped numerous times and finally got the owner to give up the dogs when they were a year old. Duke was placed in a home with an elderly couple and lived a quiet life for 4 years. The wife, Duke's person, died. Duke would not get off of the bed when Hospice came to make final arrangements. We were told that Duke cried for 2 weeks after losing his person. The family of the couple contacted Jane’s friend to find another home for Duke because their Dad was being admitted to an assisted living facility. Jane's friend contacted her and convinced her to take Duke and arranged for him to come up from Arkansas on a Rescue Transport. Duke was crated for 3 hours the first day and did okay but when she went to work the next day, after the Petsitter came to take him for a walk midday, he broke out of the crate and chewed the wood on the French door breaking several panes of glass. Luckily he didn’t hurt himself. The vet put Duke on Prozac and Acepromazine for Separation Anxiety. Jane now leaves him in a bedroom when she leaves, and he has been doing better. Because Duke was not socialized properly in the first year of his life, he is timid and fearful in new situations. Duke is nervous initially with strangers but warms up with a calm approach. Jane had a group of friends over and after awhile, Duke went up to each person soliciting attention. Jane has not seen Duke interact with kids. Jane says that Duke is a loving dog, very personable and seeks attention. Duke is velcro and will whine if left in a room by himself. He follows her around when he can. Duke loves his walks and is walked 3 times a day .5 to 2.5 miles. He's not used to walking on a leash and zig zags a lot sniffing everywhere but doesn’t pull much. Duke doesn’t know any commands but does listen when he is told to get off of the couch. He hasn’t shown much interest in other dogs when on walks, at the Vet or in Petsmart. He did live with a small dog for 4 years without any problems but was said to get aggressive with him after his owner died. Duke is good in the car and sits calmly on the floor. Duke would do best in a calm household with a set routine or with someone with him most of the time. PLEASE NOTE: While this Lab may not be available for adoption by the time you complete the adoption process, other great Labs are always finding their way into our Rescue. For more information on this Lab, please contact infobrooklinelabrescue. If you are interested in adopting this Lab or any other Lab from our Rescue, please visit our Web site, .brooklinelabrescue, for more information on our adoption process. If you need additional information about the adoption process or whether you are in our coverage area, please send an e-mail to our Rescue at infobrooklinelabrescue Even if you are not ready to adopt, you can still help us help our Labs! Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue is a 501(c)3 non-profit volunteer organization funded entirely by donations. Donations are always needed to help with veterinary costs, transportation, and supplies for our dogs. For information on donating to BLRR please click here. Donations are accepted via PayPal or you can mail a check to: Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue, P.O. Box 638, Warrington, PA 18976-0638

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