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Labrador Retriever

Herkie

Senior·Male·Large

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About Herkie

Hello my name is Herkie! I am a 13-14 year old yellow lab weighing around 60 pounds. I really like getting pets and attention from my humans and don't forget the walks, I really love walks! I will thrive in a home by myself since I love getting all the pets. My two other favorite things to do in my foster home are napping and eating as I am very treat motivated. Since I am a foodie, I should be fed separately in the home from others to help to avoid any extra stress and anxiety for me. I am currently working on building up trust with my foster family, learning that they will come back since I have a fear of abandonment from my past. I am potty trained and am a good boy with a great mixture of being chill and wanting to relax with my humans, but still having energy for walks. I sure love trotting around the fenced-in yard! I am crate trained, but I free roam in the house when my foster family is gone. My foster mom says I am a handsome boy with a great smile looking for a forever home to call mine. I might be a senior dog, but I have so much love to give and I really want my own family to love for the rest of my life, so skip the crazy puppy stage and come see me!

Ideal Home

Herkie would thrive in a home by himself where he can get all the attention. He is looking for an indoor-only home.

Ongoing Health

Herkie has tested positive for Lyme and Anaplasma, and Degenerative Myelopathy. His adoption fee of $250 includes his neuter, microchip, current vaccinations, and monthly preventatives.

Training & Support

Herkie is potty trained and crate trained. He is working on building trust and overcoming a fear of abandonment. He is treat-motivated and should be fed separately from other pets to reduce stress and anxiety.

Application Details:

  • Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
  • Our adoption process includes a vet history check and a home visit.

Transporation

Herkie is currently located with his foster family.

Ready
MismatchGreat fit

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

Map showing location in Cedar Rapids, IA

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