FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do the dogs come from?
Many rescued Labs come from local animal
shelters or directly from owners who
are unable or no longer willing to care for them. All dogs are evaluated
for temperament and level of training before being placed in a new home.
4 Paws does not accept any dogs which are known to be
aggressive.
Does coat
color make a difference?
Labrador Retrievers come in three coat colors;
yellow, black, or chocolate. There is no difference in these dogs other
than physical appearance. All three colors can be present in the same
litter of puppies. The most important factor when choosing a Lab should be
how its temperament fits in with your family, not the dog's color.
Should I get a
male or a female Lab?
Other than the obvious physical difference,
there are no major differences between male and female Labs, especially
since all dogs are spayed or neutered before placement. Temperament and
activity level will vary from dog to dog, whether it is a male or female.
Again, the most important factor is to find the dog that is the best match
for the adoptive family.
What are the advantages of adopting an older
dog?
Most rescued Labs are about one year old or
older, although we occasionally get younger dogs. Labs usually have the
high energy level of a puppy until they are about two years old. Adult
Labs can calm down quite a bit. An advantage of older Labs is that they
are often housebroken and possess some basic
obedience.
How long is
the wait to adopt a Lab?
Once you are approved for adoption, the wait to
adopt a dog is usually a few weeks to a few months. The less specific you
are about the type of Lab you want (ie. color, sex, age), the shorter the
wait will be.
Can I
be a foster home for rescued Labs as a way of "screening" a dog to adopt?
4 Paws is always in need of foster homes for
rescued Labs. The number of dogs we can rescue is limited by the number of
available foster homes that we have. However, please do not offer to
foster for us if you just want to use it as a way of choosing a dog to
adopt. Fostering is very rewarding, but it is also requires hard work and
dedication. What we need most in a foster home is someone who is truly
dedicated to helping us save the lives of homeless Labrador
Retrievers.
If a foster home wants to adopt a Lab, they are required to
complete an adoption application, and once approved they will be added to
the current waiting list of adopters. A foster home cannot adopt their
foster dog if there is another approved adopter ahead of them on the
waiting list that is a good match for the dog.
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