Rehomeing a Black Lab

[Newlyme]

I guess this is as good a reason as any of why we need a regional section here on OTT.

I have a Male Black Labrador Retriever that my tenant left behind. He is about two years old and intact. He was a little under weight before we brought him home. But, just like anything/anybody else around here he's fattened up some.

We need to find a good home for him. We have three dogs or our own and can't keep him. Believe it or not I'm allergic to dogs.

Anyway, he's full of energy. He'll jump straight up six feet. He was obviously more than the previous owner could handle and was just neglected.

My wife is currently working with him twice a day. Interacting, taking for walks, (pulls as I call them), just plain showing him some love. We let him loose in the barn and he'll come when you call him. He'll lay down for a belly rub. But the millisecond you stop he's up running around again. We have seen no aggression.

He'll make someone a good pet, but he needs that someone to give him the attention he needs and deserves.

Here's a picture before we brought him home. I'll post a couple more later if I can get him to stand still!

 

[Tooljunkie]

Re: Black Lab

Sounds just like my yellow lab. Great pet but needs a lot of attention. I hope you find this feller a good home. Shame on the tenants for neglecting such a handsome dog.

 

[Repair]

Re: Black Lab

We have 7 Labs, if you can't find him a home we will take him until we can find him one but we live near Nashville TN so we need to be the safety net.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Re: Black Lab

We do 100's of rescues a year, #1 thing to do is get him fixed, saves there from being another litter of un-homeable pets.

 

[Newlyme]

Re: Black Lab

Thanks for the offer Repair. We may take you up on it. My sister in law lives in Chapel Hill. We are hoping for someone closer. Most if not all of the dog rescues are full up here and we have feelers out in four counties. We want a good home for him not a kill shelter. We will definitely keep you in mind.
Thank you for your generous offer.

Meanwhile here are a couple more pictures.

 

[Newlyme]

I thought I would give the thread a bump and update.

Still have Diesel here on the farm. My wife is still working with him twice a day. Taking him for walks and some interacting with our dogs.

(Repair, a PM may be in your future.)

 

[Repair]

I thought I would give the thread a bump and update.

Still have Diesel here on the farm. My wife is still working with him twice a day. Taking him for walks and some interacting with our dogs.

(Repair, a PM may be in your future.)

We are in Indianapolis every 5 or 6 weeks.

 

[Newlyme]

We are in Indianapolis every 5 or 6 weeks.

Just sent PM.

 

[coachgeo]

If anyone is coming south toward Cincinnati for any reason that can bring part way... I'de be interested. Am located between Cincy and Dayton.

 

[Newlyme]

Sorry Coach all set up with Repair to go to a friend of his in Nashville next weekend. If something changes I'll keep you in mind.
Thank you for your offer.

 

[Newlyme]

Update.

Dropped off Diesel with Repair yesterday.

Looks like it is a great fit.

Thanks Repair we feel real good with the happy ending/new beginnings.

Don't forget to send a puppy picture!!!

 

[Stmar]

One of my pet peaves is someone not being responsible for their animals. You guys are saints for taking the time and effort to give this dog a good life. They don't ask to be "owned" so it is up to us to do the right thing by them. Again bravo to you guys.