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Initial intake information: Black Male - 80 lbs - Available date TBD

10/21/20 -  Demarco has been moved back to Coming Soon.  He will be going through some allergy testing

Hi my name is Demarco, although I must admit sometimes I think it’s no because I hear that a lot too. I’m quite the handsome guy and a little bit smaller than some of my gy friends. But don’t let my smaller size fool you I’m full of life and don’t have much use for sleep. My favorite days are going to the country

where I have a lake to play around and swim in. I have a strong desire to hunt and retrieve and irronically am fascinated with dragonflies. I’ll gladly chase them around for hours, enjoying every minute.

When I’m in the city, I really enjoy riding in the car and going on long walks. I’m told I’m a little over exuberant at the beginning of a walk but after a while I go at a normal pace. Being confined for an extended period is not good for me. My energy level becomes more than I can handle. So hours of exercise or getting out two or three times a day is best for me right now - and that's on top of my squirrel duty in the back yard.

I’m pretty good in the house but still have to stay in the crate when I’m home alone. Apparently its because I will pick up anything on the floor. I do
have my favorite toys but can truly and throughly enjoy getting a water bottle or milk jug to play with and chew on. Boxes are another favorite, but that can make quite the mess.

So if you’re the active type and like a loving & energetic companion - lets set up a time to meet.

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 83 lbs - Heartworm positive - TBD

Vinny is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates. Once Vinny is treated and recovered from his heartworm treatments he will need TPLO surgery.  At this time we have no estimated available date 

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Initial intake information: Black Female - 62 lbs - Heartworm positive - Est available  TBD

Beautiful brunette seeks fur-ever family!  I enjoy long walks in a quiet park, rolling in the grass, a good meal, and naps.  Before being rescued, I spent most of my life living in the backyard. Having a home with several comfy dog beds, lots of treats, and a family that loves me is a new experience. I’m learning to appreciate the comforts of a home.

From Miia’s foster mom: Miia is a very special girl.  She is timid and needs time to adjust to new situations. After spending her life in the backyard, the sounds of a house (e.g. vacuum cleaner, washing machine, etc.)  can be scary!  In the first 7 weeks she made so much progress.  She is fully house trained and loves her crate. We are working on building her confidence using some brain games (snuffle mat, tricky treat puzzle, etc.) and working on clicker training with her.  She’s an excellent student!

She also had some issues going through doorways when she moved in. She wouldn’t go on walks the first couple of weeks, but once she felt more comfortable with us that all changed. She now gets excited when we get her harness out.  She loves long walks but encountering too much action (people slamming car doors, groups of people walking by or hearing loud noise such as big trucks or motorcycles) scares her. This can make walks with Miia challenging. We need to be prepared for her fear and, with the help of a trainer, are learning how to handle the situation.

Miia loves her foster sister. Our dog has tried to get Miia to play, but Miia hasn’t quite figured out what to do. I think that will come with time.  For now, Miia is happy just to be wherever her foster sister is. She is still learning to trust the humans in the house.  The only time she seeks affection is when we’re petting her foster sister. She’s still a bit unsure about having us pet her. She likes to be in the room with us, but maintains a bit of distance.

Miia would benefit from a home with another calm, confident dog who can show her the ropes. She will do best in a quiet home without children.  Miia is not going to be a dog that enjoys lunch on the patio or large family gatherings. She’s more the quiet evenings at home while enjoying a book or movie type of girl.

She needs a family that will continue her training and help build her confidence.  I know that she will thrive in a fur-ever home that is willing to work with her and show her that she will be loved forever. With the love of a good home, Miia will blossom.  

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Initial Intake Info:  Yellow - female - 55 lbs.   Avail date TBD - Sahara was moved back to coming soon due to a diagnosis of Cancer 

My name is Sahara, and my people tell me I’m sweet and affectionate. There’s nothing I love more than being with my humans and my four furry foster siblings. Especially wonderful is making a dog sandwich with my human in the middle. Yum. Tasty!

You can see I’m beautiful. My desert-sand colored coat begs for pets, and its softness gives such pleasure to me and to those who touch me. My eyes are amber, and my natural joy shines from them. I try to hide my fear and sadness from my humans by exploring the huge yard with my pack and chasing squirrels, and I can tell you THAT’S a pretty futile endeavor. We can, however, nab their acorns and munch them. It occurs to me it’s a kind of pact—we promise never to catch them, but they have to give us some of their food!

I'm a great dog and still having a great life but I do need to alert you to a few matters. When I was new here, my fosters crated me when they went out, and I did not care for the experience one bit! In fact, one day I used my superior intelligence to break out of the crate. When the humans  came home they found me hanging out with my buddies on the couch. I had not disturbed or destroyed a thing. Also, my table manners have improved. Best of all, I now can do some of that “Sit,” and “Stay,” and “ High Five” stuff!

I’ve seen many vets, had tests, and had surgery to remove a large tumor. The incision took a long time to heal, but through it all I have not complained. In fact, my humans told me I was incredibly sweet through it all and a real love bug. We now know I have cancer, an aggressive form that affects blood vessels (hemangeosarcoma). I, along with my rescue and my foster family, I have decided to spare me the painful treatment that has potentially fatal consequences. I want to spend the next 6 months to 2 years loving someone, making them the center of my universe. I have chosen quality over quantity.

I’m not afraid of dying. We all die. Even squirrels. I know my foster human family, my foster doggie family and my rescue family will be there and love me at then end if no one wants to adopt me to give me a family of my own.

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Initial intake information: Yellow Female 34lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available TBD

Hello to all the DFW Lab friends that stop by to read about me. Before I came to my foster home I was not handled much. Then one day the volunteers from DFW Lab Rescue showed up. I did not understand that they were there to help us and not having learned to trust any humans, I tried really hard to run away. I was terrified. My foster mom saw that immediately and knew I would take a bit more time than the others to find my forever home and successfully move on to be a beloved family member. My foster parents have been teaching me at my pace. I am walking on a leash in the neighborhood now and I love going for walks unless it's trash day - those cans scare me. I am allowed to slow down and sniff which helps me to understand more. Sometimes I get nervous like when we stop to talk to neighbors. I will stand behind my foster family and study the strangers until they leave and I am getting more comfortable with people at a distance.

I can now eat treats from my foster mom’s hands. In the evening she sits on the floor with us and we are learning sit which I hate and lie down which I have mastered. She is always talking to me and tells me when I am a good girl. I get a bit nervous about her motives and won’t come when asked yet but we will see how that goes in the near future. We still have a long way to go and I am going to visit with a trainer for some more focused training this week. I like my foster dad unless he puts me in the crate. When he lets me out I give him a single “what for” bark then go on my way. He still makes me a little nervous but he means well so I will give him a little affection now and then.

I love my foster siblings. They make me feel safe. The yellow girl barks to warn us of ANY possible danger. This way I can run in or out the dog door. Speaking of the dog door, it is so handy and I have learned to go outside whenever I want to go potty. I like my foster mom the best. She is very patient with me. She will play with me if my foster siblings won’t. Since I have been here we have had two other fosters my age and I have learned a lot about playing. 

Please check back for updates. I will remind my foster mom to post them so you will know when I am getting ready for my forever home.

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Initial intake information: Chocolate female 55 lbs - Heartworm negative - Available TBD

Hello, I'm Hazzel and I'm looking for my forever family. I was abandoned on the side of the road by my previous family. That was not cool! But I waited there for them to come back and burned my little paws. Needless to say, they didn't come back for me. Luckily, I was picked up by a Good Samaritan and taken in this rescue and now I'm hanging out with my cool foster family and becoming the little lady that I knew I could be.

I have good manners - I know Sit, Stay, Come and some other commands.  If you want me to learn new ones, just let me know - I'm eager to learn and please. I do jump up on people when I am really excited, but I'm learning not to do that. I do like to chew, but I stay away from things that I shouldn't chew on - your shoes are safe with me!  So having safe toys and bones around would be great! I'm fully potty trained and will let you know when I need to go outside.  I like being in my crate - it makes me feel safe.  Toys and balls are fun!

I have so much love to give and would love to be a part of your family.

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 70 lbs - Heartworm Negative - Est available  Late OCt

My name is Jeau and I'm getting settled into my foster home.  They say I had a rough start in life at a breeder for the first year of my life and then I was with someone who kept me out in the yard all the time. I didn't know how good it was to sleep in air conditioning at night! I'm not used to foster mom and dad quite yet but I'm starting to trust them and like the mom best so far. I'm not so sure of that guy that tries to pet me, but I'm liking him more and more every day. They tell me that I need more socialization skills around people, but I sure do like to run around in the yard with my foster brothers.

From Jeau's foster mom:  Jeau is a sweet guy, very timid, and just needs lots of love and patience. He walks well on a leash, but can get startled by sudden noises. He is crate and house trained, and likes to play with his foster brothers. He's looking for someone that can love him and help him gain confidence through day to day interaction with people. He has come a long way since we brought him home, but it will take a lot of loving to bring this sweet guy to be the doggy he was meant to be. If you have time to be patient and loving, he will become a great companion and angel for you.  

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Initial Intake Notes:  Yellow (Fox Red) - Male - 75.6 lbs.  Heartworm Negative.  Available TBD

Mellow, calm, eager to be loved . . . this describes Stringer. He is a fox red lab whose life before now is a mystery. He was found as a stray. He has multiple scars on his face and legs, a missing toe nail, and a broken tooth. He has not had a comfortable life but he is heartworm negative, so someone cared enough about him to give him monthly HW preventive. He is good with other dogs of all sizes and after feeling comfortable with them he will play. He is very food motivated (he’s a Lab after all) so he’ll be easy to train. His likes . . . food, treats, food, soft touches and whispers in his ears. His dislikes . . . water, squirrels and storms.

Stringer will make someone a wonderful companion. Look past the scars and see his wonderful heart and soul.

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Initial Intake Info:  Yellow - Male - 98 lbs.  Heartworm positive.  Est. Available Date end of October

Geoff is a handsome and gentle boy who, while a big guy, is probably a little underweight. He has been neutered, is on antibiotics and spends a lot of his time resting. He is also heartworm positive, so once he recovers from his surgery he will get treated for the heartworks and then complete the mandatory rest period while they die off.

We don't know too much about Geoff. He was surrendered from a home where he and his brother were outside all the time. Geoff was kept on a chain and there is some damage and scarring as a result; to his back legs, head and neck particularly. We think that once his new hair grows in most of these marks will disappear or be hidden by his new, softer coat. He walks on a leash with no pulling, but is clearly not used to it. He will cross sharply in front of you to go after an interesting smell, so it requires some smart hand and footwork to walk him safely at the moment. Once he becomes more confident of his surroundings we will start training him to walk consistently to heel on one side. He seems to know none of the basic commands and we will be working on that as well. At the moment he is quite interested in squirrels but not cats. This may change (he is fostering with an adult cat and a 7 year old AmStaff girl).

Right now he is pretty quiet and quite timid, which may be due to the stress of new surroundings and routines, but we are seeing small improvements day by day. We are hoping he will blossom as he becomes more confident and sure of himself. He is a bit picky about his food and at the moment is very un-Labrador like in his food intake as he toys with it then comes back later for a little more. He likes having his head and ears rubbed and stroked. He spent the first few nights in his crate without any issues but now has the run of the cordoned off kitchen, where he is getting used to sleeping on something other than the hard floor.

When he is feeling good, he plays with his stuffed teddy bear and will chew on a Nylabone or tennis ball, but mostly right now he lies on his bed and  watches the activity going on around him in the house.

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Initial intake information: Yellow Female 60 lbs - Heartworm negative - Mid October

Meela is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial Intake Info:  Black - Male - 63 lbs.  Heartworm Negative.  Est. Available Date late oct

Rufus is a sweet and easy-going boy. He came into the program as a stray and, from the looks of it, he has been on his own for some time. He loves people, young and old. He walks pretty well on a leash and gets along nicely with his foster Lab siblings. He doesn’t seem to have much of a prey drive and will hopefully learn how to play with toys. He is quiet and likes to be wherever his Foster Mom is.

With lots of TLC, Rufus is going to be an incredible addition to any family!

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Initial intake information: Black Female 64 lbs  - Heartworm pending - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Konai is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

*This dog may not meet the breed standard for a Labrador Retriever. 

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Initial intake information: Black Female - 28 lbs  - Est available  TBD

I’m guessing that you are looking on this page because you are feeling the need for some four-legged loving in your household.  You have clicked on the right pup!! 

My name is Daisy May, and I would love to become part of your family.  I have to admit that I was pretty shy and a little skittish at first, and definitely not a big fan of being at the vet.  However, when my foster mom brought me home, I really came out of my shell.  I was particularly excited when I met my four legged foster brother and I love playing with him!  I’m cautious with new humans, but when I figure out that I can trust you, you will get lots of kisses and cuddles.  My foster family is trying to show me how to behave in the house and I’m learning to follow the “rules”.  I think they are impressed because I’m smart and learn things pretty fast. They really like that I'm ok going into my crate when they need me to and I don't complain about it. I will also sleep there all night long. The whole "wait until you are outside" to go potty thing is new to me, but I'm doing my best to stick to it.

Thanks for checking me out. I hope you are as anxious to find your forever pup as I am to find my forever family!!!

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Initial intake information: Yellow Female 58 pds  - Heartworm Positive - Est available  Mid Dec

Liv is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 63 lbs  - Heartworm positive - Est available  Late Nov

Texx is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial Intake Info:  Chocolate - Male - 68 lbs.  Heartworm Negative  Est. Available Date Late Oct

Mo Mo is a really special and handsome guy.  He will be a great addition to a well deserving family.  Mo Mo gets along great with other dogs and small children. We don't know about cats, since we have had him he has not been around any cats.  He is crate trained and walks good on a leash.  He is eager to please and loves to be loved on.

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Initial intake information: Black Female - 37 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  End of October

Florence is such a sweet girl. She's full of energy and enthusiasm. After a rough start, Florence is learning a lot of new things. Just yesterday she napped beside me on the couch for the first time and this morning made it onto my lap. We are working on the basic commands. She has learned, Sit, Come and Outside. We're working on Stay and Down. Leash training is going slowly but steadily and Florence is sailing through house training. She is using the dog door easily and if it's not open she will go to the door and indicate that she wants to go out. Florence is doing well at crate training and has slept through the night every night. She is very food motivated and so will be easier for someone that will continue with her training. She is great with other dogs and would be good with a single person or a family with older children.

If you're looking for a sweet girl that's eager to please, look no further. Florence is your girl!

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Initial intake info:  Black - Male - 64 lbs.  Heartworm negative.  Est. Available Date late October.

Hi, my name is Jocko and I am a big love bug.  A good Samaritan found me wandering and tried hard to find my people for me, but no one came forward. So I found myself in the care of this rescue, thank goodness!  Now I am ready for a 2nd chance at a new life.

Jocko was ready for love as soon as we picked him up.  He was eager to get in the car and traveled home without a sound, just wanting to give kisses.  He knows basic commands like sit, stay and down, although down to Jocko is rolling on his back and offering you his belly for rubs. He does love belly rubs.  He loves to explore what’s going on in the backyard and loves to chase a tennis ball.  He is super fast and has boundless energy and will drop his ball for you to throw after a few requests.  Jocko likes to sit in front of you and offer you his paw and thumps that tail when you tell him he is a good boy - he just loves affection.  He will sit and wait for his dinner, for a few seconds at least, then he is up and wiggling that booty.  He is so excited that he’s getting fed, so it will take time for him to realize when he is home at last and food will always come.  He has been very well behaved in the house, no stealing, chewing or counter surfing.  He will get up on the furniture, if allowed and you would like a snuggle partner, but is happy not to, if told no.

Jocko likes to nap in his crate after walks or playing and is very quiet and chilled.  He has forgotten how to walk on a leash beside you and would love his new parents to work on that with him as he is a strong boy and so a harness is definitely a plus until he gets the hang of it.

Jocko is a gentle giant when taking treats and giving affection and with the right training and a family to invest in him, Jocko will make a wonderful addition to his new family.  

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 51 lbs  - Heartworm positive  - Est available  Early Dec

Gable is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 55 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Estimated Availability Late Oct

My name is Igor.  I’m a young guy and still have some growing to do. I'm a very mild mannered dog, people pleaser, and make friends with anyone which makes me the worst guard dog in the world. I just love everyone. I am potty trained, create trained, and behave really well on car rides and on leash. I may need some incentive to get in the crate though, like those bacon or peanut butter treats. I haven't even chewed on anything since I've been with my foster family, not even the chew toys. I love children and I play with my fosters 10 and 12 yr old kids. They're fun!  I'm a sucker to anyone who wants to pet me and rub my belly.

From Igor’s Foster:  Igor is a healthy boy and as he was recently neutered he has been wearing the cone of shame for the time we've had him.  Needless to say, we haven't seen him play actively in the yard because of it. He still runs into things with that cone. Igor is housebroken, is learning some basic commands, is crate trained, and walks very well and calmly on the leash. He's quite timid and will sit if you stare long enough at him. He's very sweet and submissive. He does need to work on getting in the crate, but has absolutely no problems when he is in it. He is great with kids and other dogs.

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 50 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Zoom is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Black Female 46 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  Late Oct

Hello, Estrella here.

Let me tell you about my favorite things first. I love playing with the resident dogs, helping load the dishwasher, tug-a-war, eating toilet paper rolls, and of course, snuggling on the couch. Now that I got the important stuff out of the way. I am house and crate trained. I will sit at the door when I need to go out or use the doggie door. When in my crate at night, I am as quite as a mouse. You might even forget I am here.I am a sweet, very social dog that loves meeting people and other dogs. I would love to have a young playmate to help me learn even more. I might be too much for an older dog that prefers to be left alone. I am still very much a puppy and will need to continue training, but what young pup doesn’t. I still jump up at times and do some mouthing, so it would be best not to have young children in my furever home. 

I will be ready to meet you soon, thank you for stopping by to read about me.

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 47  lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Mingo is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Male - 57 lbs - Heartworm negative - Est available  Late Oct

Hi, my name is Sonnie and I am an adorable puppy! My foster parents love my creamy chocolate coat. I love to give kisses and will do anything to get to you! Just like any toddler, I'm still working on my manners but have figured out how to sit like a handsome boy when asked. I love to play fetch with balls, frisbees and even an empty milk jug!  I am housebroken and am OK in the crate if I have gotten all my energy out. I will sleep through the night and am looking for a family that is ready for all my puppy energy and will continue helping me learn my manners. I am smart so I know that together we can get it all figured out. I don't think I could be around human toddlers as sometimes I don't understand my enthusiasm might not be appropriate and would likely knock them over. I surely don't want to hurt them but I get so excited to get attention and play. 

So, who wants to help me to be my best and be my fur-ever family? 

PS Don’t worry about that patch on my leg, the hair is growing back but they had to shave it to give me some fluids when they were making sure I don’t become a puppy dad. 

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Male - 65 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available End of October

Hello! My name is Tuc and I’m the sweetest piece of chocolate you will ever meet! I love to play with other dogs and get along well with my two foster brothers who are alums! I know where to go potty and to let you know when I need to go out. I know some basic commands like Sit and Here and am working on new ones! I love the water and jumped in my foster parents pool the first day and swam!

I only bark if my foster brothers bark or I see someone at the door. I’m an energetic boy who loves to play and loves a good chew toy. I take treats gently and love to cuddle on the sofa with my foster mom! My foster parents say I’m easy going and take direction well.

I can’t wait to meet a new family who will give me lots of love and attention!!!

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Female - 52 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  Late Oct

Hi, my name is Cristina, and I am a happy girl. My foster family tells me I am the sweetest lady. I am well behaved in the house and really enjoy riding in the car. I love cuddles from everyone, including my 9 year old human foster sister. I really like my lab foster sister too. My foster mom also praises my kind and patient heart when it comes to my kitten foster brother. He hangs on my tail (which is always wagging) and jumps on my head when I am sleeping....but, I don't care. I have a few things to get taken care of (like an annoying ear infection) before I become available, but please keep an eye out for me. 

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male - 66 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Shaggie is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Black Female - 40 lbs  - Heartworm positive - Est available  Mid Dec

Mercy is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Black Male - 75 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Silas is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Yellow Male 71 lbs  - Heartworm Neg. - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Scoobee  is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Black male 45 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Orson is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Female - 41 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Maghe is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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Initial intake information: Chocolate Male - 65 lbs  - Heartworm negative - Est available  TBD after arrival in foster home

Murtaugh  is currently getting settled in with us, please check back soon for updates

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