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Labrador Retriever

Sherpa Throw

Young·Male·Large

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About Sherpa Throw

Meet Sherpa! This handsome 2-3 year old, 80lb boy is a resilient spirit with a heart of gold. Sherpa was found in a rough situation but after receiving months of dedicated medical care and treatment, he’s made a full recovery and his wonderful personality is shining through!

Sherpa embodies the best qualities of a working dog: he's intelligent, diligent, and has a confident independent streak. He's friendly towards people and gets along well with other dogs of similar size, though he often prefers to explore or focus on a task at hand. Sherpa is a sweet boy who genuinely wants to please, and while he's still maturing his social skills, he's eager to learn.

Ideal Home

Sherpa would do well in a home that appreciates his independent nature and can provide him with engaging activities. He enjoys exploring and focusing on tasks, making him a great companion for someone looking for a dog with a bit of a working-dog mindset.

Ongoing Health

Sherpa has fully recovered from a past heartworm diagnosis and his medical treatment.

Training & Support

Sherpa is actively working on his communication skills and socialization. To support his continued growth, his adopter will receive 8 FREE private training sessions with Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, which can be done in-person (for those in NYC or willing to travel) or virtually from anywhere.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • More information on how to apply can be found here: https://bit.ly/rosr-adopt-foster

Transporation

Sherpa is currently looking for foster placement in NYC or surrounding areas. He is available for local or out-of-state adoption, 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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Meet Rain or Shine Rescue.

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Frequently asked questions

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$550