Jacksonville / Tadaaki / Maggie
Female Adult Labrador Retriever (mixed) 64 Medium
General Notes | Looking for a smart, adventurous, and loyal companion? Hoping to have a dog that can hike in the morning and snuggle on...
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General Notes | Looking for a smart, adventurous, and loyal companion? Hoping to have a dog that can hike in the morning and snuggle on the couch in the afternoon? Tadaaki is your gal! Want to adopt this dog? Please do not email us. Please fill out the Adoption Application ASAP. Personality | Hi there! My name is Tadaaki and I am sure glad that you stopped by to read more about me! I am one sweet, good natured girl, and whatever you're into, I'm into! I'm a total pocket pal and am happy to hang wherever you are. Whether we're out adventuring, going for a morning walk, or working on the couch from home, I'm ready! Want to go for a hike? I'll grab my off-roading harness. Neighborhood watch more your thing? A spot on the porch next to you with doggy-sized binoculars has my name all over it - I am a cuddle bug. Need a day or night in to watch TV and relax? No need for a blanket - I'll make myself at home snuggled up next to you! I love attention, and am so grateful to no longer be foraging for my own food or having to look over my shoulder instead of getting a good night's rest. I just want to be loved, and will give you, my new family, all the love I have in return for a good home, the ability to get out and enjoy the sunshine, and the safety and security I need to thrive. And food. Obviously food. I LOVE food and treats and jerky. I am great on the leash, and I love walks and hikes. In just one day at my foster home I learned how to use the doggie door! I love the back yard and let myself in and out - its pretty sweet. I am working on crate training in small bits during the day, but at night I prefer to sleep with my people. I am a dream on a leash, super easy in the home and I love car rides. But, when everyone leaves the house I do get sad due to my past and will need patience and reassurance from my new family to ease my fear around being separated from them! I am learning about crate training during the day right now - and learning that my people always come back to me. I aim to please, and help - and am looking for someone who wants all the love I can give. Story | I'm a proud mama to 11 puppies. I know, I don't look it AT ALL (this is when you nod in agreement, thank you very much!) but I'm not like a regular mom, I'm a cool mom. My babies and I were found as strays and taken to a shelter in TX. This should tell you a lot about me - that I was able to birth this many puppies alone and make sure we all were not only saved, but stayed healthy and looked after during the process. I am loyal to my own, and now that my job as sole caregiver for my babies has concluded, won't you let me care for you and your family!? Other Dogs | I've met some other rescue dogs while in TX and now in CO and have been great with them. I don't need a furry sibling to thrive, although if you have one or two already, a slow introduction in a neutral space where you take things at my pace would sure be appreciated. I am currently living in a house with a chill yellow lab, and it has been great!!! I needed about 30 minutes to decompress when I met him and we have been best buddies ever since. I just want a pack to be a part of (doggie or human) and to know I'm safe. Cats | I've not been around any friendly felines to be sure, but, I sure can keep squirrels away from my yard and chase any thinking about coming into it quickly so I may have a bit of a prey drive for small and fast moving furry creatures. Children | I have not spent a great deal of time with kids directly, but I've not been bothered by kids next door jumping on a trampoline! Training | We've discussed my beauty already, so as for my brains, I'm a total package so it shouldn't come as a surprise that I am house trained and do not need much reminding when being shown new tricks or things. I'm working on basic commands, but am a fast learner. I'm very food motivated which makes training a breeze as well. I don't love peanut butter though, so maybe double up on the cheese or jerky for me before a training sesh, please!? Leash | I aim to please, and even though walking on a leash is new to me, I've picked it up quickly and I am really good at it, (can I say that I'm a fast learner!?) I don't pull and walk right by my people. Activity Level I'm up for most things - walks, sniffaris, hikes, exploring new places, etc. and am learning that it's ok to be a dog - and what that looks like! I've been in mom-mode for awhile, although am getting my groove back while also getting my figure back (amen to no longer weaning, am I right ladies!?) I am so loyal and loving - and also very concerned that I am going to be left behind, if I'm being honest. Bonus - if you make sure I get out during the day and get some exercise with you, guess who will sleep through the whole night next to you without making a peep or needing to get up!? This lady right here! Health Notes | I have some light dermatitis but my hair will grow back strong and gorgeous as ever. Now that my puppies have been weaned, all nutrients I take in go straight to nourishing and optimizing my health, and I am already a healthy girl so I can only imagine the health benchmarks I'll crush going forward! Thank you! | Adoption Donations | Our adoption donations are $475 for dogs 8 weeks to 1 year, $425 for 1-6 years, $375 for dogs 7-10 years, and $250 for 11+ years of age. Purebred dogs regardless of age are $525. These minimum donations help to defer the costs of initial vet care, food, and supplies while in foster care that currently average over $700 per dog). Meeting Dogs | Foster dogs may have meet & greets by appointment to approved applicants only. To become an approved applicant - please complete the application process. Please know | Available dogs are updated as soon as possible and we do our best to keep it up-to-date, but occasionally dogs shown may become unavailable without notice due to a pending adoption. We encourage you to put in an application even if you don't see your new family member currently, as once you are approved, we can place you on the waiting list for first priority on the selection of the dogs we do bring in. That means you can often meet a dog upon transport arrival and adopt before they even make it to this page! We can not guarantee that a dog you wish to adopt is available by the time your adoption application is submitted, processed, and approved. Your application is good for 90 days from the time of approval for any dog as long as it is a good fit for your family and your lifestyle.
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