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dogmom · 11-18-2009, 07:00 PM

Hi all,
A Veterinarian I used to work for called me yesterday with a request to help a client with a 1 1/2 old yellow neutered Lab.

The short version is the dogs actual owner was deployed to Iraq. He asked Mom (she is in her 60's) to adopt his Lab who was about a year old at the time. Mom agreed, has been a responsible owner, has done several obedience classes, had dog neutered, etc.
Grandmother (in her 80's) lives with Mom. Grandchildren come to visit frequently. Never a problem with dog. Until recently.

Per Mom, nothing is different at home but dog has become "dominate" with her, challenging her. Dog will be obedient while leashed. Recently dog was in an "excited" state and when Mom reached for dogs collar, he bit her hand. Mom now is afraid of dog, is concerned for her grandchildren and her elderly mother. Dog at Vets office is a perfect gentleman, has seemingly had very good temperament with all the clinic staff. Vet said he was shocked that dog bit Mom, just did not feel he was a biter.

Mom brought dog to the clinic for euthanasia. She did not feel comfortable putting the dog into a shelter situation. The Vet absolutely did not want to euthanize this young, healthy dog who may or may not have intentionally bit. He convinced the Mom to give him some time to try and find either a home or a rescue for the dog. The Vet has tried local Lab rescue but has not heard back from them and I certainly understand how horribly over burdened the rescues are in this economy.

I, myself, have not seen this dog but this Vet has not only been in Veterinary medicine for years, he has owned Labradors, has been the on-site Vet for the many dog shows here for years and is pretty dog smart. He truly does not believe this is a bad dog, just a dog that is a juvenile male, testing boundries and possibly without a proper outlets for a young male Lab.

Is there anyone in Arizona who may be looking for a large (90#), yellow, neutered, obedience trained dog who needs a strong, confident owner? I don't know how much time Mom will be willing to hang onto the dog so I do think this is an urgent plea for help. I will also place this in the rescue section, placed it here because so many more people visit here.
I am going to try and get pictures of this guy and post them. Thanks everyone.

3Muttsketeers · 11-18-2009, 07:04 PM

Will the vet keep him until a home is found?

dogmom · 11-18-2009, 08:53 PM

The clinic is not equipped to keep dogs long term. He would be kept in a very small, inside only run. And taking him to his house is not an option due to unfriendly small dogs that run the house.

3Muttsketeers · 11-19-2009, 06:04 AM

I will see if I can find him a home, or a temp place to put his head until a permanent home is found.
I don't think he would do well with my crew, or I'd hold him. I definitely think we'd have some dominance issues, also I am on hold to see if I need to pull a chocolate girl and house her for a month.

11-18-2009, 07:00 PM	#1
dogmom House Broken Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 38	Az Lab in need Hi all, A Veterinarian I used to work for called me yesterday with a request to help a client with a 1 1/2 old yellow neutered Lab. The short version is the dogs actual owner was deployed to Iraq. He asked Mom (she is in her 60's) to adopt his Lab who was about a year old at the time. Mom agreed, has been a responsible owner, has done several obedience classes, had dog neutered, etc. Grandmother (in her 80's) lives with Mom. Grandchildren come to visit frequently. Never a problem with dog. Until recently. Per Mom, nothing is different at home but dog has become "dominate" with her, challenging her. Dog will be obedient while leashed. Recently dog was in an "excited" state and when Mom reached for dogs collar, he bit her hand. Mom now is afraid of dog, is concerned for her grandchildren and her elderly mother. Dog at Vets office is a perfect gentleman, has seemingly had very good temperament with all the clinic staff. Vet said he was shocked that dog bit Mom, just did not feel he was a biter. Mom brought dog to the clinic for euthanasia. She did not feel comfortable putting the dog into a shelter situation. The Vet absolutely did not want to euthanize this young, healthy dog who may or may not have intentionally bit. He convinced the Mom to give him some time to try and find either a home or a rescue for the dog. The Vet has tried local Lab rescue but has not heard back from them and I certainly understand how horribly over burdened the rescues are in this economy. I, myself, have not seen this dog but this Vet has not only been in Veterinary medicine for years, he has owned Labradors, has been the on-site Vet for the many dog shows here for years and is pretty dog smart. He truly does not believe this is a bad dog, just a dog that is a juvenile male, testing boundries and possibly without a proper outlets for a young male Lab. Is there anyone in Arizona who may be looking for a large (90#), yellow, neutered, obedience trained dog who needs a strong, confident owner? I don't know how much time Mom will be willing to hang onto the dog so I do think this is an urgent plea for help. I will also place this in the rescue section, placed it here because so many more people visit here. I am going to try and get pictures of this guy and post them. Thanks everyone.

11-18-2009, 07:04 PM	#2
3Muttsketeers Senior Dog Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 33,034 My Mood:	Will the vet keep him until a home is found? __________________ Ann and the three mutts! 12 of 50

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11-18-2009, 08:53 PM	#3
dogmom House Broken Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 38	The clinic is not equipped to keep dogs long term. He would be kept in a very small, inside only run. And taking him to his house is not an option due to unfriendly small dogs that run the house.

11-19-2009, 06:04 AM	#4
3Muttsketeers Senior Dog Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 33,034 My Mood:	I will see if I can find him a home, or a temp place to put his head until a permanent home is found. I don't think he would do well with my crew, or I'd hold him. I definitely think we'd have some dominance issues, also I am on hold to see if I need to pull a chocolate girl and house her for a month.