MAURICE - LABRADOR RETRIEVER / BORDER COLLIE / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Border Collie / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: 450. Are you ready to find your new best friend? Maurice (Mo to his friends) is a perfect blend of moderate energy. He is low key indoors but always up for an adventure. Mo is happiest with his people and once he is comfortable with you, will be the most loyal and loving companion. He doesn’t need a lot of exercise, a few short walks or a session of fetch a day will be plenty for him! Mo is a great walker, loves to trot along with you and is easily redirect-able. He is a certified couch snuggler and even alternates between sleeping with his foster parents and sleeping on the couch. Mo does have some anxiety around being left alone and new places so he is on a “happy pill” to help him manage this. He will require a tough-to-escape crate to help keep him safe at home while you are away. He will hop in his kennel readily for a treat and a kong and will even take naps in his crate while you’re home. Mo is still in his “teen” phase which does mean he causes some mayhem every now and then so be prepared to watch him while outdoors (he likes to climb metal fences) and keep an eye on the trash as he considers himself a dumpster diver! :) He is very food motivated and takes treats very gently (like in this video) ! His favorite toys are any of the Kong type toys (as you can see in this video )! He takes his job as protector of the house very seriously so no shared walls is recommended. He would love a yard and deck to sun bathe in but not a requirement. If sweet boy Mo sounds like a good fit for you, fill out an application today! Maurice, Mo to his friends, is from Texas. If you are interested in getting to know this animal better, please fill out an adoption application. An adoption application is the best way to show your interest in an animal and is not a binding contract. To learn more about Ruff Start’s adoption process and the care our foster animals receive, please visit our How to Adopt page. If you are unable to adopt but want to help this animal and others in our care, you can donate to support the medical and veterinary needs of all Ruff Start Rescue animals.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Likes to Vocalize:	Some
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Low
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Has Basic Training
  Other:	Yard Required Leash Trained Crate Trained Housetrained Good in a Car Likes to Fetch Likes to Play with Toys Likes to Swim

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Intelligent Even-Tempered Gentle Goofy

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No