Adopt a Retriever

*Available for Adoption in the Charlotte, NC region only due to special requirements

Dog Name: Trooper

Suspected Breed(s): Retriever mix

Gender: Male

Age: 2 years old

Weight: 60 lbs

Personality: Adventurous, playful, trainable, gentle, friendly, quiet, shy, loyal, energetic, snuggler, affectionate. 

Observations with Dogs: Trooper is good with other dogs who aren’t too dominant and no small dogs. He has done very well with a calm senior female dog.

Observations with Cats: Cats are NOT recommended

Observations with Kids: Trooper would do best in a home without kids as their unpredictability could make him nervous. 

House Training Progress: No accidents. He will whine to let you know he needs to go out.

Crate Training Progress: Quiets quickly in his crate. 

Location: NC area foster

Rescued From: Cleveland Co, NC

Additional Information:

Trooper had a tough start in life. We discovered he was feral after he was rescued from the shelter. He was feral until February 2017. Thanks to some wonderful volunteers local to the Cleveland Co shelter who would not give up on Trooper, he has now made huge strides in his behavior and is now comfortable and trusting of humans. Once Trooper made it past this huge hurdle, he was found to be a sweet boy who loves to be with his person and is a bit of a Velcro dog. He now enjoys all the attention and affection he receives and loves to give kisses. Trooper loves his daily walking adventures and finding new things to explore. He still pulls a little on the leash in the beginning because he is so excited to experience new smells. Lots of daily walks help him feel balanced. 

Trooper has come a long way in a short amount of time. He is eager to learn and eager to please. He is still cautious, but with reassurance from his person he learns to trust meeting new people. Because he was not socialized well with people or animals in his early days, we believe he is best suited for a home without children or the possibility of children in the future and one without cats or small dogs.

Trooper is still somewhat fearful of new situations and will need someone who is patient and who will guide him with continued training as well as continue to expose him new experiences and socialization. He loves being outside and exploring and would make a great hiking buddy. Trooper will need someone who understands the nature of fearful dogs and help him to continue to develop his coping abilities.

*Trooper was sponsored by Rad Habayeb. Thank you Rad!

If you are interested in meeting a dog, we require an adoption application. Visit www.citydogsrescuedc.org/adopt.html to apply. If a dog has "HAS APPLICATION" listed, they are still available to receive additional applications but also may be in the process of being adopted soon.

City Dogs Rescue is a foster based rescue in Washington, DC. We do not have a shelter. We focus on local adoptions in DC and the metro area of Maryland and Virginia. CDR has a thorough adoption process in order to find the best possible fit for each of our dogs (we do not operate under a first-come, first-served model).
Because of Trooper's special requirements, he is only available for adoption in the Charlotte, NC area.

Prior to arrival, all of our dogs are spayed/neutered (unless specified) and given shots for Rabies, Distemper DHPP, and Bordatella. They are tested for Heartworm, Lyme, Anaplasma, and Ehrlichia. They are dewormed at least twice and given a health check by the vet.  Most dogs will have a house training accident in the initial days in their new home and we cannot guarantee any dog is housebroken or crate trained. Our adoption fee is $395 (including puppies) unless noted -- senior dogs are available for an adoption fee of $200.

We do our best to disclose all health records and known health conditions to adopters. Upon accepting a new cat or dog into the organization, we provide a basic vet visit that includes necessary vaccinations and health tests, but does not provide a comprehensive medical exam prior to adoption. As a result, sickness, injury, and disability may exist unbeknownst to CDR & CK.  City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties is not responsible for payment of any vet care, including known and unknown medical conditions once a cat or dog is adopted from us.

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