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Labrador Retriever

Sherpa Throw

Young·Male·Large

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About Sherpa Throw

Sherpa is a 2-3 year old, 80lb male Labrador Retriever mix with a heart of gold! He was found in rough shape, but after months of dedicated medical care and treatment for wounds, fleas, and heartworms, he's made a full recovery and his wonderful personality is shining through. Sherpa is an intelligent and diligent dog with an independent spirit, perfect for someone who appreciates a working dog's drive. He's friendly with people and gets along well with other dogs of similar size, though he often prefers to explore or focus on a task. He's a sweet boy who aims to please, but he's still maturing and working on his social skills.

Ideal Home

Sherpa is looking for a home where he can continue to grow and thrive. He would do well in a household that understands his independent nature and enjoys his focused personality.

Ongoing Health

Sherpa has made a full recovery from his past medical issues, including heartworms. He is vaccinated and neutered.

Training & Support

To help Sherpa continue to develop his social skills, he has been attending Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, where he excels in scent work and is improving his communication. His new adopter will receive 8 FREE private training sessions with Instinct's trainers, available in-person (NYC or willing to travel) or virtually, to ensure a smooth transition.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • You can find our application here: https://bit.ly/rosr-adopt-foster

Transporation

Sherpa is currently seeking foster placement in or around NYC. He is available for adoption locally or out-of-state, provided the adopter can travel to meet him.

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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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$550