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rookline rescued me and have been giving me a nice home to live in until I find my fur-ever home. My foster mom (FM) said my name should be Hershey because I’m the sweetest dog on earth! But my name is Nova and I will come as soon as I hear my name called!
I’m a 4 year old, 90 pound English Lab. I’m neutered and UTD on my shots, heartworm and flea and tick meds. I’m housetrained and have the run of the house. I do not like being crated. I’ll go in the crate for meals or with a Kong, but I want out as soon as I’m done.
All I want to do is be with my family. I live with 3 other Labs and, (reportedly) previously lived with a small dog. I get along great with everyone but am still learning how big dogs play with other big dogs. Sometimes, one of my foster fursiblings wants to play a lot and she’s relentless. Sometimes I’ll play and other times I try to get away from her. But I’m never snarky about it. I’m very patient.
I walk nicely on a leash. I walk at the end of my leash but don’t pull. My FM uses a harness for me. Admittedly, I’d rather go for car rides or get belly rubs than anything else! Oh yeah, I’m not afraid of anything either. FM has bathed me (I love, love, love water!), brushed me, brushed my teeth, dremeled my nails and even vacuumed me with her vacuum and I was ok with it all!
Now that you know the good, I have to tell you that I’m an expert counter surfer and trash picker. At Christmas, we had a party and I found a meat and cheese tray. I really didn’t think anyone wanted it so I helped myself! I’ve gotten into a variety of things but my foster parents have learned to put food away and block the trash cans. See, everyone is learning here!
I would do best in a home with a confident adult dog and a home where the family is home more than away. I don’t like to be left behind so another dog would help me but I really love being with my people. I don’t like being crated but I’m not destructive so I’d like a family that allows me the run of the house. I don’t respect baby gates either (remember I told you nothing scares me, not even a falling baby gate and, at 90 pounds, I just go where I want to). A physical fence is important too. I got out the front door once (our front yard isn’t fenced) because FM thought I was a Velcro dog. But you know what, I like freedom! So a physical fence will allow me to nose around the yard without someone having to always be out with me.
As for little kids, I love everyone, including little kids. But I can be a bit overbearing when I want to go somewhere. It would be best if my new family didn’t have any little kids or elderly people. I would feel bad if someone got hurt.
Will you give me a fur-ever home? I’m such a good dog and will be your best friend!
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.
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