Edgar

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One day, Edgar wandered down the road of one of our southern rescue partners. It was his lucky day! He was extremely thin and hesitant to come to his would-be rescuer, but food won him over. It took less than 5 minutes to entice him close enough to get a lead on him. He did not resist once the lead was put over his head. He was happy to jump in and ride in the truck to his new life. He has since gained 20 pounds.

Edgar is still hesitant to come to freely to humans, and getting a leash on him is still not easy. He is learning to trust, and his foster has learned that he is more willing to come near if he sits and lets Edgar come to him. Once he comes near and the foster can touch him, Edgar doesn’t resist.

Edgar is not house-trained yet, but he is kennel-trained. When it’s time to come in, His foster opens the door and stands out of the way. Edgar will run right past his foster to get to his kennel. He looks forward to the snake toy he knows is waiting inside.

He gets along great with other dogs. His regular playmate is a female German Shepherd mix. He has not lived with children, and due to his hesitancy with humans, older children over age 12 would be best.

He will need a patient family willing to continue to work with Edgar and teach him about living in a home and trusting humans. He is very treat and toy-motivated and has come so far already.

ame: Edgar
Breed: Labrador Retriever/Crossbreed
Sex: Male
Age: 2 years  (estimated)
Weight: 70lbs
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Vaccinations: Up to date
Heartworm: Positive on recent testing
Microchipped: Yes

BASED ON OUR OBSERVATIONS:
Good with Children: Over 12
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown

Adoption Fee: $500.00  (includes transport fee when applicable)

Location of dog currently:  TN   

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.