Blackey
#GDR-A-57893
Breed
Retriever, Black Labrador / Shepherd
Sex
Male
Age
13 Years and 10 Months old
Blackey may be a senior, and despite his beginnings, he holds no grudges—just gentleness, sweetness, and hope for a better tomorrow.
He’s a low-maintenance companion who adores belly rubs, naps, and rolling happily on a soft surfaces just to amuse himself!
Blackey gets along beautifully with calm dogs and would do best in a peaceful home with no young kids. He’s sensitive to loud noises like storms/firecrackers, but responds wonderfully to soft calm voices and gentle love.
He doesn’t need much—just a calm, loving home where he can feel safe and cherished in his golden years.
Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX)
Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)
Attributes
Adult-Only Home Preferred
Couch Potato
Good with Dogs
Housetrained
Older children only
Ready to meet your new best friend?
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS
To adopt we require… all pets are indoor animals, current on vaccinations and spayed/neutered unless medical reason why and dogs on heartworm prevention.
ADOPTION FEES
Adults are $200 and under a year is $250 in Texas.
Out of state adoptions are $400 – $500.
(Specialty breeds could have higher adoption fees)
Something to Consider:
Puppies don't train themselves
If you aren’t willing to train a puppy every single day, don’t get a puppy! It isn’t a one-shot deal. You have to be dedicated. And if you aren’t making progress – find someone who can help. Enroll in a puppy training class or hire a trainer. Most cities across the nation have some sort of availability for this kind of help and at different cost levels that would fit your budget.
Puppies are going to poop a lot and pee even more; chew on everything; bite everyone; scratch people and furniture; steal things; destroy something at some point; pull on the leash; not move at all on the leash; bark; cry; beg for attention; and the list goes on. You’re going to have to walk them, bathe them, pick up everything below waist height, buy new shoes, and most importantly: TRAIN THE PUPPY NOT TO DO THESE THINGS! Ultimately, it is your responsibility to teach your puppy that this behavior is unacceptable.
Puppies turn into dogs...