Labrador Retriever (short coat) : : Male (neutered) : : Adult : : Medium Learn more about the Labrador Retriever. Please Note: This animal is listed as a courtesy to another organization. Please be sure to contact the foster/caretaker for more information about him.
This exceptionally sweet, gentle, laid back and easy going lab boy found himself homeless and is hoping that someone will want him. He's so gentle and excellent with children, other dogs and even cats... Please consider making this gentle soul part of your family and he will return the love 10-fold. His tail never stops wagging. He would dearly love to go on long, or short walks with you. He is not picky! He is crate trained. In his past life this poor boy was chained. We can't believe this sweet dog ever deserved to be hurt or tied out, as he is one of the kindest dogs we have ever seen. If you are looking for a quieter, older dog, one who will easily fit into your life, and one who will love you with all his great heart, you will not find a more deserving dog than Linus. He would be perfect for an older person or couple who are looking for a quieter, older dog, who will not be high energy, or a jumper. He would love the grandkids! He will be grateful for every soft touch you give him, every bowl of food, his warm spot where he can sleep. NOTE FROM FOSTER; He is very cuddly, - he makes funny "growly" type noises when he's sleeping - but he's not growling....... more like the contented purr of a cat, only louder. Just a very nice boy. He is a magician at finding food . I brought in my briefcase last night and I hadn't eaten my lunch, so it was still in there, with the zipper partially pulled. Well, when I first walk in I leave the case in the foyer and gather everyone up to go outside - and I check their mouths to make sure nothing not allowed is going outside. Anyway, during mouth check I found my chicken sandwich in Linus' mouth. So very gently - his teeth never broke the saran wrap...... I told him to drop it, he did, and off he went and I rescued my dinner! I'm still discovering about this ol' man, but it's mostly very good. More notes about LInus: he has no trouble jumping up onto the bed (it's a very high bed) - probably the height of jumping into the mini-van. But he doesn't like going down. I have seen a very slight weakness in his back end - but I can still attribute that to life in a shelter - he probably didn't get anywhere near the right amount of exercise and we're still rebuilding muscle. He plays well and I would guess him at very close to 7 - he has a little more energy then my 8-1/2 y.o. cocker. Poor Linus, has absolutely no idea how to play with toys, balls, sticks, etc. If he can't eat it he doesn't understand it. Balls fascinate him, but he doesn't have a clue what he's supposed to do. Some retriever! He has every possible positive trait of the black lab. AND, TODAY HE SPOKE TO ME FOR THE FIRST TIME. I hope you know what I mean by that..... When he's trying to tell me something it's not so much a bark, as a sing-song: awwww....roooo...roooo....awwwww. I was off schedule just the tinest bit, and he was reminding me it was time for breakfast. NEWEST UPDATE FROM FOSTER: I've been Linus' foster mom for the last month and he is truly a champion --- . I won't lie to you ---- he is in the sunset of his years, he won't be chewing, chasing, or having tantrums. However, I'll put all of the "down" side upfront, because there is so much of the good . He's on thyroid medication (it comes with him, enough for over 1 year, and it is inexpensive). The pills need to be given to him 2x/day. I've been using a little bologna or liverwurst --- very easy!. Now, for the upside: this guy is so gentle, so loving..... he gives paw when lying down ----- he has just learned about toys (I guess in his former life he never had any) but he loves balls, squeaky babies.....and he's oh so gentle with all the babies ---- never chews them to pieces. Currently he's living with 3 other foster dogs and he fits in just fine. I've never seen him not love someone. His tail never stops wagging, and he's grateful for everything. He loves to go on walks, is great on lead, no problem in a car. He doesn't bark much. He sings... not a bark. Linus talks to you, and if you're smart enough and wise enough you'll read his eyes and understand exactly what he is saying. Often, it's "I love you". If you are interested in him, please contact : More about LinusGood with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids Important notes before applying. Approved adopters must have their primary residence in one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, and parts of North Carolina and Kentucky. You must be at least 21 years of age to apply and legally sign our contract for adoption. Applications must be completed by the homeowner. We do not adopt giant breed dogs to renters. If you are renting, and you are applying to adopt a dog that is not a giant breed, permission to adopt an animal must be obtained from the landlord or property owner. We do not adopt giant breed dogs to homes with children under 6 years of age. Homes with children should have a fenced yard. Applications will be denied if anyone residing in the household has a record indicating drug/alcohol abuse, theft, or violence. Homes with highly varnished floors must have non-slip area rugs or mats wherever your animal walks or rests frequently.
To ensure proper house training and socialization, puppies will only be adopted to homes where an adult will not be away more than an hour per day, per month of age of the puppy, up to 6 months. For additional information please review our FAQs or contact mastiffstomutts@gmail.com **Mastiffs To Mutts Rescue reserves the right to approve or deny any adoption that occurs through this organization without disclosure. We reserve the right to make exceptions for special circumstances. **PA Kennel License: 05845 Other Pictures of Linus (click to see larger version):
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