DARLA - BLACK LABRADOR RETRIEVER / ENGLISH POINTER / MIXED (SHORT COAT) DOG FOR ADOPTION

Description

Dog Breed: Black Labrador Retriever / English Pointer / Mixed (short coat). This dog is in Tennessee. Adoption Donation $200 if picked up in TN, $275 plus transport fee for out-of-state adoptions. Darling girl Darla is a 3-year-old, 51-pound black Lab mix with a heart as big as her soulful eyes. She’s friendly, affectionate, and wonderfully balanced—calm and content inside near her people, and playful and happy to romp with other dogs in the yard when it’s time to burn some energy. One of Darla’s most endearing traits is that she connects easily with her person. She makes beautiful eye contact, clearly wants to please, and has already learned several basic commands like sit, stay, come, down, off—and she even catches treats! If she’s playing chase with other dogs and you call her, she’ll happily peel away to join you. Darla truly wants her person. She is fully housetrained, quickly learned how to use a dog door, and is quiet and relaxed in a crate—often choosing to nap in an open one on her own. On leash, she’s a dream: she walks calmly, doesn’t pull, and instinctively sits when you stop. She also enjoys car rides and rides quietly. Affection is Darla’s love language. When you’re petting other dogs, she’ll patiently line up for her turn. When invited, she’ll stand close, lean in, and give the sweetest full-body “hug” while you pet her. She takes treats gently, doesn’t jump for attention, and has no chewing issues. Darla gets along well with other dogs and is respectful of older pups. She has met adults and children alike and enjoyed gentle affection and treat time with them. She may do well with a dog-savvy cat, based on a quick introduction. With patience and kindness, she’s blossomed into a confident, loving companion who responds beautifully to training and guidance. Darla would thrive in a home where she can be both a loyal companion and an active partner, someone who enjoys walking, training, and playing, but also appreciates a dog who is perfectly happy resting nearby. A fenced yard with a dog door would be ideal so she can sun herself on the deck or explore at her leisure. Whether as a family dog or a devoted best friend, Darla is truly a diamond in the rough—loving, loyal, gentle, and ready to give her whole heart to the right home. Interested in adopting? Take the first step and complete an adoption application on our website: aarf-tn/adopt/adoption-apps/ If you have questions that are not covered in the profile, visit the Pet Inquiry Form: aarf-tn/contact/pet-inquiry-form/. THIS PET IS FOSTERED IN TENNESSEE! We do list and adopt our pets nationwide. Typical transport cost to the Northeast is $180. Due to interstate adoption regulations, we are not able to adopt to RI and MA state residents. A.A.R.F. (All About Rescue and Fixin' Inc.) aarf-tn/ is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) no kill animal rescue organization located in the Upper Cumberland area of Tennessee. A.A.R.F. is comprised of unpaid volunteers and survives only on public donations. Thank you for thinking adoption first! Prior to adoption, all canines and felines are spayed or neutered, have received their age appropriate vaccinations, have been de-wormed for common parasites, and have received treatment for prevention of fleas and ticks. All canines over the age of 6 months have been tested for heartworm. All canines are put on heartworm prevention as soon as possible - this means dogs as soon as they are tested negative. Puppies are put on prevention immediately. All felines, regardless of age, have been tested for Feline Leukemia/FIV. Each animal receives a health check by a licensed veterinarian prior to adoption. Anything else found will be treated by our organization prior to adoption.

• Physical Attributes

  Coat Length:	Short
  Altered	Yes

• Behavioral Characteristics

  OK with Kids:	Yes
  OK with Dogs:	Yes
  OK with Cats:	Yes
  Other:	Housetrained

• Additional Information

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