Ahava

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Ahava means “love” in Hebrew and this dog surely lives up to her name. She’s absolutely stunning as well….everyone who has met her has complimented on her beauty.

This girl was a stray and landed at the Memphis Animal Shelter on the euthanization list. At the last minute, a kind-hearted rescuer found and saved her, and PAWS took over from there.
She is now settling into her New England foster home….such a very intelligent and adaptable dog, that has been a joy to foster!

Ahava is extremely sweet and mellow and is adjusting to a life where she’s safe and cared for. She’s quite content to nap or chew on an antler as long as she’s in the same room as you, but she also needs regular walks or other exercise activities to get her energy out during the day. After that, she’s fine spending the rest of her time as a couch potato.

Ahava is crate trained and while she may fuss for a few minutes,, she’ll quickly settle until you get home. She has also been left out alone in the house with no issues. Normally she spends the night in her crate with the door open, softly snoring.
This gorgeous gal loves, loves her squeaky toys (and is a professional de-stuffer of them). but she shows no resource guarding with either toys or food. And she always enjoys a game of fetch or tug o’ war.

A quick learner, Ahava was skittish when she first arrived in her foster home but she has become more social as time goes on, making many human and canine friends in the neighborhood.
She likes to wrestle with her canine friends, but will instantly disengage if her playmate gives her a warning or when you call her name. There have been no signs of aggression with any of her dog friends.

Her leash behavior is impeccable. However, if she sees a squirrel, rabbit or other small creature, the chase is on.
She does well in the car, and has gone on long car trips with no issues.

Ahava has previously lived with both kids and dogs. While she is submissive with dogs and very affectionate with kids, we feel dog-savvy kids 8 or older would be best for her..
Another confident and friendly dog in the home - while not essential - would be a bonus for her.

Ahava reads the room well–so if you want a playmate, she would be happy to indulge. But if you just want to relax, she’ll happily curl up at your feet.
She is the canine addition to your family that you’ve been looking for!!

Name: Ahava
Breed: Labrador Retriever/Crossbreed
Sex: Female
Age: 2 years (estimated)
Weight: 70.0
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: She is at the end of her HW treatment and she’s had no issues with the treatment at all.
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Yes. Recommend dog-savvy kids 8 yo and older.
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown - would need to cat-test.

Adoption Fee: $500.00 

Location of dog currently:  New England

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - 

Paws New England is a foster-based rescue - our dogs reside in various locations throughout the south and New England.  

Adoption donations cover pre-adoption vet costs (including vaccinations, spay/neuter when age appropriate, and heartworm testing/treatment when necessary), a microchip, and transportation to New England if necessary.

Donations for our young, healthy puppies and dogs support their fellow canines of advanced age or suffering from injuries and abuse whose donations are reduced but whose veterinary costs are typically much higher. We appreciate your understanding that your newly adopted dog will help others in need.