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Bonnie Bee - Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever Mix Dog For Adoption in Porter Ranch, CA, USA

Labrador Retriever Mix Dog For Adoption in Porter Ranch, CA, USA

Physical Attributes

Coat Length	Short
Altered	Yes

Behavioral Characteristics

OK with Kids	Yes
OK with Dogs	Yes
OK with Cats	No
Other

Additional Information

Was the Dog Found	No
Other	Up-to-date on Vaccinations

Description

Posted Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat). DOB: September 2010 || BREED/COLORING: Labrador Mix; black || SIZE: Bonnie weighs about 50bs and is full grown || HISTORY: Bonnie was seen being tossed out of a moving truck in the San Fernando Valley by a friend of the organization. We don't know what her history was prior to that, but clearly she deserves better than what she's had. || PERSONALITY: Bonnie is a very sweet girl - full of wags and kisses. || TRAINING: We are not sure if Bonnie is housebroken or not because she is currently in a rescue kennel. She will definitely need a home willing to work with her on leash and on housebreaking. || WOULD DO BEST: Bonnie needs a yard and a home where her family will commit to her forever. || CATS/DOGS/KIDS: Bonnie seems to be okay with other male, calm dogs. She is not recommended for homes with cats or small dogs. she would do great with kids over five years of age. || VET RECORD :All of our dogs are currently vaccinated, spayed/neutered and microchipped prior to adoption. || AVAILABILITY: This dog is available for adoption now and is being fostered or kenneled in the San Fernando Valley area. Please email us and we will send you an adoption application. Local adoptions only. || Visit our website: http://www.foreverhomepetrescue.org/ || Visit us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/foreverhome || Make a donation to help us continue to save lives: http://www.foreverhomepetrescue.org/donate.html

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