Meet Spot, an 8-month-old Labrador Retriever mix with a heart as big as his personality. He’s neutered, fully vaccinated, and bursting with that joyful puppy energy that makes every day a little brighter. Outgoing, curious, playful, and smart, Spot is the kind of dog who’s always ready for his next adventure—or a cuddle on the couch after. He loves his toys and long-lasting chews, and tug-of-war is one of his favorite games. He’s affectionate and enjoys sniffing around the world before settling in for cuddles with his humans. After some outdoor time, don’t be surprised if he celebrates with a dramatic somersault onto his dog bed—it’s part of his charm.
Ideal Home
Spot would love an active home with walks, hikes, mental enrichment, and ideally a backyard where he can run and play. He does great in the car, is expected to handle stairs just fine, and would likely do well with dog-savvy kids. Spot is a total social butterfly with other dogs and does best with dogs his size or larger (about 40–90 lbs) and would thrive with a canine sibling who can match his moderate-to-high energy levels. He lives peacefully with four cats and enjoys playing with them, so dog-savvy cats would be a great match.
Ongoing Health
Spot is neutered and fully vaccinated.
Training & Support
Spot is fully housebroken and crate trained, and can be left free-roaming without getting into trouble. He can be a bit of a toy hog, so he’s fed separately, but no resource guarding has been observed. On leash, Spot gets very excited about seeing other dogs and can pull, so slow introductions and continued training are important. He’s been working on leash manners using a gentle leader and is making progress, but he’ll benefit from an active family committed to ongoing training. He can also be jumpy when meeting new people, purely out of excitement.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Once completing the initial screen, you will be connected for a video chat.
- Transports run every few weeks, and Spot will be on the next available transport once approved. If you are not able to accept a dog until a specific time period, please apply at that time.
- This is a volunteer-run rescue and we donate our time to these dogs. If you are not serious about moving forward in our adoption process, please do not apply. If someone other than yourself is part of the decision-making process, please make sure you have spoken with them and they are on board. We really do not want to waste anyone's time if you are not serious about adopting this dog.
Transportation
Spot is located in Texas and can be transported to approved adopters in the Northeast.
