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Labrador Retriever

Adelina

Young·Female·Large

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About Adelina

Meet Adelina!

A soulful two-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever and German Shepherd mix whose deep brown eyes hint at the loyal heart waiting to bloom with the right family. Wrapped in a sleek black coat and weighing around 60 pounds, Adelina is a gentle, sensitive spirit who forms deep connections with her people once she’s had time to feel safe. While she can come across as aloof at first, with patience and steady companionship, she’ll melt into your world like she was always meant to be there. Her signature move? A sweet belly-up sprawl once she begins to trust, inviting love and belly rubs as if to say, “You’re mine now!” Adelina shines brightest when she’s with her human, and she thrives on structure, calm, and consistent companionship. She does experience separation anxiety, so she'd flourish in a home where someone is around most of the day or where her new caregivers can gently work with her through gradual desensitization. Her reactivity to other dogs appears rooted in fear and limited early socialization, but she responds beautifully to gentle structure and positive reinforcement. This loyal girl is house-trained, spayed, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccinations, and already knows “sit.” She may not have had formal obedience training, but her eagerness to connect means she’s ready to learn and grow with a caring and experienced guide by her side. Adelina’s heart is as big as her potential! She isn’t looking for perfection, just a human or family willing to show her what safety and love look like, every single day. In return, she’ll be your shadow, your soft nudge, your steadfast companion. Are you the patient, loving heart Adelina has been waiting for?

Ideal Home

A quiet home with no other pets and a calm, patient environment would give Adelina the space and support she needs to blossom. She experiences separation anxiety, so she'd flourish in a home where someone is there most of the day or can work with her on gradual desensitization.

Ongoing Health

Adelina is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations.

Training & Support

Adelina is house-trained and knows "sit." Her reactivity to other dogs appears rooted in fear and limited early socialization, but she responds beautifully to gentle structure and positive reinforcement. She is eager to learn and grow with a caring and experienced guide.

Application Details:

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Transporation

Adelina is currently in Walnut Creek, CA. We can discuss transportation options once an application has been approved.

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What to expect

Estimated

Typical costs and care for a Labrador Retriever.

Typical cost to care

$1,840$2,200 /yr

$168/mo

Energy

High

Grooming

Weekly brush

Shedding

Moderate

Health risk

Moderate

Lifespan

11–13 yrs

Know the breed

Labrador Retriever

Exercise

60 min/day, Moderate activity

Trainability

Very trainable

Experience

First-time friendly

Living space

Condo, House, Acreage

Shedding

Moderate

Lifespan

10-12 years

Meet the shelter

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Location & pick up

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