CHICO - LABRADOR RETRIEVER / MIXED (LONG COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (long coat). Foster or forever home wanted, meet Chico. While in rescue we never want to dwell on a dog's past, some stories just need to be told, Chico's is one of those. Chico's story is one of resilience and survival, a dog so deserving of a second chance, a new chapter with a forever family to love him. We were contacted to help Chico and when we heard his story, it was a resounding YES! Chico was one of 18 dogs being looked after by an unhoused person who was clearly in over his head and not providing for the dogs with basic needs. After a few months of homeless outreach volunteers trying to intervene, animal control got involved. In an RV 16 of the dogs were in, animal control found one deceased dogs and one with injuries consistent with being stepped on. This injured dog was taken to a veterinarian and sadly was let go. Chico and another large dog were tethered/chained on an 4 foot lead outside the RV 24/7, sleeping on the concrete, seeking shade under the RV. Animal control seized the dogs under a cruelty case and the 16 were impounded at the shelter. Since there were only 3 available kennels, they scrambled to find foster homes to hold the dogs during the required seizure hold period. We learned a little about Chico from the foster home he was in. He is very sweet, affectionate and playful, he loves toys. He walks very nicely on leash. He needs some work on basic commands but he's young enough with patience and investing some time, he's sure to come around. Chico's age is unknown, best guess he's about 2 - 3 years old. He’s a big boy at 85 pounds so he needs work on jumping when he gets excited! Chico was released from the seizure hold 9/17 so now we're ready to help this handsome hunk find a home to call his own. If you are interested in learning more about Chico, please fill out an application at labradorsandfriends. Chico is located in Southern California.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Long
  Grooming Needs:	Moderate
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  Energy Level:	Moderate
  Activity Level:	Moderately Active
  Exercise Needs:	Moderate
  Obedience Training:	Needs Training
  Owner Experience Required:	None
  Other:	Leash Trained Good in a Car Likes to Play with Toys

• Personality

  Personality Characteristics

  Playful Affectionate Eager to Please Intelligent Even-Tempered

• Additional Information

  Was the Dog Found

  No