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Name: Higgins-ADOPTED 01.19.13
Rescue ID: D120684
Status: Adopted!
Adoption Fee: 235
Species: Dog
Breed: Chocolate Labrador Retriever / Mixed (medium coat)
Sex: Male (neutered)
Current Size: 48 Pounds
Current Age: 16 Years 3 Months (best estimate)
Activity Level: Moderately Active
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Yes
Good with Kids: Yes
Housetrained: Yes
Description:
Mr. Higgins was picked up as a stray.  He came to us starved, infested with fleas and tics, with very bad ear infections and unhealthy teeth.  He was 15 pounds underweight, suffered hair-loss and had mild separation anxiety while in a crate (tried to dig his way out). Now he's a healthy 62 pounds, his hair has grown back, he's neutered and his ears are clearing up with the help of antibiotics.  His teeth have been cleaned and because he's getting regular meals he's not too fearful of being left alone, although, like most dogs he prefers to be with someone all the time.  He does not need to be crated as he's not destructive at all and gets along with the other dogs in his foster home.  He will chase the cats if they run but he just smells them if he catches up to them, he also sniffs at the rabbit but does not try to hurt it.  He has marked in the house a few times but we are working on this and he has gotten better. Higgins will jump on you when you first get home because he's so excited to see you again and we are working on this. For this reason he would do best in a home without kids under 8. He knows some basic commands like sit, wait, come here and he does not try to run away.  He is a little bit hand shy of some men at first but if they crouch down to pet him he is just fine. If they are standing up he will try to hide from them if they reach for him. His ideal home would be with one or two other dogs or as an only dog that has play dates. He would love a fenced in yard and a warm bed to hang out in near his people. He does not know how to play fetch but does chase the ball, he loves tug of war and running around with another doggie or person.
 
   
 
 
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The Petfinder.com system requires that we choose a predominant breed or breed mix for our animals. Visual breed identification in animals is unreliable so for most of the animals we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each animal as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our animals based on personality, not by breed label.

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