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Labrador Retriever

Joan the family pup

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About Joan the family pup

Meet Joan, a delightful young pup estimated to be around 3 months old. We suspect she might be a Lab/Shepherd mix, but like many rescue pups, her exact heritage is a sweet mystery. What's not a mystery is that Joan is absolutely ready for a loving forever home.

With her shiny black-and-white coat, charming floppy ears, and those adorable, expressive brown eyes, Joan is the epitome of puppy perfection. Her sweet white markings on her chest and chin make her look like she's always ready for her close-up. Whether she's lounging in her bed or having a blast with a toy, she's utterly captivating.

Joan is currently living her best life in a foster home, where she's learning all about the world through exciting playtime, cozy nap times, and lots of loving cuddles. Growing up with both people and other dogs, she's blossoming into a happy, confident, and well-socialized puppy.

If toys were a love language, Joan would be fluent! She adores them all – plushies, balls, squeaky toys, and chew toys are all fair game. She's a pro at rotating through her collection, and her favorite activity is a good game of tug-of-war with her brother. Joan has all the playful puppy energy you'd expect from a happy, healthy young dog, and she's a surprisingly talented fetcher, always eager to show off her playful spirit. Her days are filled with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a constantly wagging tail, ready for whatever fun comes next.

But Joan isn't all play! Once she's had her zoomies and finished her important puppy business, she's a champion cuddler. She loves nothing more than snuggling up in your arms or resting her head on your shoulder, soaking in all the love and affection. She truly thrives on being held, cuddled, and showered with compliments – which, let's be honest, is very easy to do!

Ideal Home

Joan will thrive in a home committed to providing her with consistent training, ample socialization, patience, and positive reinforcement as she grows.

Ongoing Health

Joan is a healthy young puppy.

Training & Support

Like all puppies, Joan will benefit from crate training, a daily routine, and continued exposure to new experiences to help her navigate the world with confidence.

Application Details:

  • Applications begin by contacting us through Wags.
  • A video call with your potential new pet will be part of the adoption process.
  • The adoption fee is $1000 and covers all vetting, including vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, flea and heartworm prevention, a Martingale collar, a health certificate, and transport.
  • There is an additional $87 surcharge for transportation.

Transporation

Joan is currently located in Texas. We facilitate adoptions nationwide using our rescue-run USDA-certified transport system, ensuring safe and comfortable travel with 24/7 care. Drop-off locations are available in WA, UT, OR, ID, VA, PA, OH, NY, CT, VT, TN, KY, WI, MN, IL, and Canada (pick up in Bellingham, WA, Buffalo, NY, or Brattleboro, VT for Canadian adopters). You can track their journey in real time and receive photo updates. Texas adopters must pick up from the Houston area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

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$1,000