Meet Smokey! This handsome 2-year-old neutered Lab mix weighs in at 56 pounds of pure fun. He’s fully vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on all preventatives, ready to head home with his forever family. Smokey is playful, smart, and delightfully silly. He has a moderate energy level and loves to roughhouse with other dogs, but he’s great at picking up on cues and knows when it’s time to settle down. He’s friendly when meeting new dogs and would truly thrive with a confident, playful dog sibling to show him the ropes. He’s been around kids while crated and remained calm during their visits. Smokey can be okay with cats. He’s definitely curious and may try to initiate a playful chase at times, though other times he doesn’t bother with them at all. He’s a social, happy guy who does well meeting new people. If someone comes into the house, he’s friendly; if they’re outside, he’ll give a little bark to let you know.
Ideal Home
Smokey would truly thrive with a confident, playful dog sibling to show him the ropes. He needs a moderately active home with a patient family. While he's been calm around kids in his crate, a home without very young children might be best for him as he continues his training.
Ongoing Health
Smokey is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and up to date on all preventatives.
Training & Support
Smokey is still very much a puppy at heart and is learning the basics. On leash, Smokey is a work in progress. He does much better with a harness but can still be all over the place and will need patient training. He’s not a fan of the crate, though he settles once inside and should be crated when left alone (no longer than 9 hours) since he can be rambunctious and a bit of an escape artist. Smokey doesn’t resource guard and is happy to share, though he does think just about everything might be edible! He enjoys toys and does fine with stairs. Smokey sleeps next to his fosters bed all night and doesn't stir until morning.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
- Please note, once completing the initial screen you will be connected with the placement for a video chat.
- Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog 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.
- We are a volunteer-run rescue and 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
Smokey is located with his foster in Virginia. Transports run every few weeks and we will have the dog on the next available transport once approved.
