LP 11-week-old female black Lab mix 20-lbs Not yet spayed
Background: The young female chocolate Lab mix of an elderly woman near Red Bluff gave birth to ten puppies in early June. No idea who or what breed the father of the puppies is -- ideally a Lab given how Labby the pups are. The woman was quite overwhelmed with caring for the puppies and urgently needed to find a rescue to take the puppies. A wonderful good Samaritan stepped in to accept the puppies from the woman and delivered the ten pups to us on 06 Aug. Seven of the ten puppies have found their forever homes. Three, including LP (formerly known as Little Pink), remain available.
What LP's Foster Says: This young puppy (LP) is a true bundle of joy, radiating warmth and playfulness wherever she goes. Curious and eager to explore, she approaches the world wide-eyed, investigating every scent and sound. Her affectionate nature shines through - she is ready to cuddle and follow her favorite humans around, but equally ok to just kinda watch the world around her or play with our dog. Like her littermates, she is SO chill for 11 weeks - just the nicest temperament; she is intelligent and quick to pick up on training, getting good at potty outside and sit, very "lab motivated" by a tasty treat. Gentle yet spirited, she embodies the perfect mix of sweetness, loyalty, and mischief that makes retrievers such great pets. She has just been up for all the adventures here- transitioned to being at our house very quickly, playing appropriately with our dog, meeting neighbors and kids with so much interest and affection. Seems to like the water, and so soft, too!
What Jeremiah's Rescue Rep Says: Dang, she sure looks pretty Labby. Given that LP has not completed her cycle of puppy vaccinations, he will need to be quarantined in their adopter's home and backyard until fully vaccinated (early October).
Adopting a young puppy is much like having a newborn baby in the home: very demanding for care and attention, can't be left alone much, cries a lot -- especially at night when you want to sleep. Eat, poop/pee, play, sleep... repeat, repeat, repeat. Puppy-raising is also filled with joy and fun. Young puppies have sharp teeth and tend to go for human toes and arms when available. The adopters will need to be home most (if not all the time), have a home with a backyard, and be fully aware of what puppy care is all about. Not for those who are not ready to full commit to puppy care. Need to have a plan for puppy training and socialization with other puppies. Prior young dog experience is not required but preferable. No other dogs in the home under two years old, please. Cats okay. The employment of a crate and exercise pen (x-pen) will be important too. Young Lab puppies quickly grow up and become big rowdy juveniles that need lots of exercise and structure and patience from their humans.
Several puppy handouts from Marin Humane are fabulous reads:Puppy World
Puppy Health
Puppy Socialization
Medical: LP is quite healthy. Dewormed. Received a wellness exam from a vet two weeks ago, and has gotten her first distemper vaccination.
Located In: Walnut Creek
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