Adopt a Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)

Age: Adult (exact age unknown)

Physical Description: Smooth-coated black and white, rose ears, docked tail.

My Story: I'm a super sweet young boy who loves to be loved. I really enjoy attention, and being petted and praised fills me with joy.  I'm such a happy guy that I developed "happy tail," which is when a dog wags their tail so hard against a kennel wall that the tail breaks open and bleeds. I had a recurring injury that wouldn't heal because of my non-stop "happy tail," and it was very painful so I had to have part of my tail amputated. Now I have an adorable stub tail and you should see how fast I can wag that little thing!  :)  I've been waiting a while to be adopted and although I'm still a very happy guy, I've begun to feel stressed in my kennel so I bark at visitors, which can make me seem unfriendly.  Lots of dogs feel stressed in a shelter environment so I hope you'll understand that I just need to be taken out and away from the kennel area to show you my true disposition, which is joyful, loving, and beautiful! I'm a young and athletic guy so I have a good deal of energy and will need daily walks and lots of play time with my adopter.  I'd love to attend obedience classes so I can learn to channel my energy in a positive way and be the best I can be.  Obedience training also helps dogs bond with their owners, and that's a great thing!  I've been waiting so long to find the awesome home I deserve, so if you're looking for a fantastically sweet and affectionate companion, please come meet me. Just ask a staff person to take me out and away from my kennel and I promise you'll see what a lovable guy I am!  Dudley is approved for families with children aged 12 and up. 

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