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Meet Indigo (Indy). Indy is a loving, snugly, adorable 4 1/2-month-old yellow lab mix that was found in D’Iberville, MS along with his sibling, Samson. They were in the middle of the highway trying to nurse on their mother who was deceased after having been hit by a car. Thanks to the wonderful fosters in MS who cared for them until they could travel to PA and Jax’s Lab Rescue. Indy is what they call a very light yellow (white w/ just a few light tan areas.) Indy is only 32lbs now but he is still growing so we are not sure of what his adult size may be but we would guess a good medium size lab. Indy is doing very well with his crate training and will sleep through the night in the crate in the bedroom with his foster parents and foster siblings. He is nearly house-trained with just an occasional accident now and again. Indy does very well on recall, knows sit and the word no. He loves to play with his toys and bones and can entertain himself. Indy is still learning the art of leash walking but does well. With only one weeks’ practice, he just pulls slightly and loves to sniff all around. Indy is eager to please his people and will look to you often for approval. He does well in the car and after a few minutes of looking out the window he’ll just curl up and rest. Indy is the typical active, young lab. He gets along with other dogs and loves to run and play. However, he calms easily and loves to snuggle on the couch. Indy has lived with two resident dogs and takes direction and correction from them. While he doesn’t have experience with cats or children, at his young age he would learn quickly with proper direction and training. Indy is hoping for a furever family to play and snuggle with that will include him in their daily lives. In addition to our regular adoption coverage areas, we will be accepting applications in the Centre County and Harrisburg areas since that is where Indy is being fostered. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@jaxslabrescue.org. Hi, my name is Rosie! I bet you already know that my namesake, the rose, is the world’s most popular flower. But I bet you didn’t know that roses symbolize love at work in the world! When I first heard that, I thought it was too big of a job for me to fill – love at work in the world – but since I’ve had my heart broken a time or two, I know how important it is to feel loved! I’m no delicate little flower. Weighing in at a healthy 95 lbs, I’m a lot of flesh, fur and fluff for you to love. My size isn’t the only head turner – notice the squiggly white splash across my neck and chest as well as my white-tipped rear paws? They help me stand out from other black dogs; don’t ya think? From my photos, you can see that I’m a fun-loving, active girl. At 4-1⁄2 years old, I’m just hitting my stride. I love going for long walks, playing in my own fenced back yard, and getting together with other dogs for playdates. When it comes to family however, I want to be your one and only dog at home. I started out life as part of a loving family. Unfortunately, their little 2-legged addition turned out to be highly allergic to me, so the right thing to do was to find me a new home. I’m not bitter because I know there’s someone(s) who will be a better fit for me. Could that be YOU? (Wink! Wink!) Since I can sometimes forget how big I am, this time around, let’s leave the “littles” (my word for children) out of the equation. That way, the knock-down factor isn’t a worry! Like my namesake, I admit to having a thorn or two. (Nobody’s perfect, right?) You might already be fluent in Dog Language 101, but just in case you’re a bit rusty, I’ll share a few tips on how to help me to trust again. (Yeah, even though I understood their decision, I’ll admit that my confidence was shaken when my family gave me up.) But I know plenty of dogs who have all kinds of problems, and they’ve found their “forever” people, so I’m not giving up on finding mine! Here are my pointers for you helping me: Here’s something I know you’ll really like about me: my new favorite things to do are give kisses and get butt rubs! I’m really looking forward to meeting my new human(s) and getting and giving love and affection; just remember to let me set the pace for our bonding. Look, I’m the real deal! A loyal love bug once you gain my trust. I’m looking for a serious, life-long commitment with a very special someone or couple. Could that be you? I sure hope so, ‘cause as nice as my foster family is, I can’t wait to have a forever family of my own and get a chance to start spreading my love!!! If you are interested in adopting or fostering-to-adopt Rosie, please contact us at info@jaxslabrescue.org. We will be happy to answer any questions about our adoption process. Meet Samson who is an adorable and very affectionate 4- 1/2-month-old yellow Lab mix that was found in D’Iberville, MS along with his sibling, Indy (Indigo). They were in the middle of the highway trying to nurse on their mother who was deceased after having been hit by a car. Thanks to the wonderful fosters in MS who cared for them until they could travel to PA and Jax’s Lab Rescue. Samson weighs about 36 lbs. and is very lean and lanky. He has the beautiful white angel wing markings on his back that are typical of a yellow Lab. He does have a habit of jumping up on people (but very gently) to nuzzle their neck and give butterfly kisses. When he jumps up, he can reach my shoulders without a problem and also can just as easily reach the tops of counters. We have been working on teaching him to sit and to keep “4 on the floor.” He just wants to be so close to his people that he has a hard time keeping all 4 feet on the ground. It is a work in progress. He is confident but sometimes slightly skittish when he encounters something new. Samson was initially crated at night, but it seemed to stress him. He has had free roam for the last 7 nights and he is reliable. He sleeps quietly through the night, is not destructive, and will wake you if he does need to go outside (which he usually does around 5:30 AM). Samson does very well on recall (just whistle and he’ll come running), knows sit, and understands that EH-EH means he should stop doing what he is doing. He loves to play with his stuffies and deer antlers and can entertain himself emptying the toy box and spreading the toys throughout the house. He is enjoying having many dog beds and comfortable couches from which to choose. He is currently walked off-leash through our 3-acre wooded, fenced lot many times a day. He loves exploring and isn’t afraid to go off on his own through the underbrush but will come back when you whistle for him. I also have been leash walking him outside our fenced area daily and he does fairly well on a leash, only pulling occasionally if something catches his interest. He does have a prey drive and enjoys treeing squirrels and hunting for mice and chipmunks in the weeds. Sampson is a typical active, young Lab. He gets along with other dogs and loves to run (he’s fast) and play. However, for a young pup, he is surprisingly calm. With enough outdoor time and exercise, he has no problem settling in for naps throughout the day and evening. Samson has lived with two resident dogs and co-exists well with them. He had the chance to meet a small Lab puppy recently and they had a great time appropriately playing with each other. While he doesn’t have experience with cats or children, at his young age he should learn quickly with proper direction and training. His ideal family would be one who wants to make him an active part of their lives. He would do best with a physically fenced yard but a family without a fenced yard could be considered as long as they are committed to giving him the chance to run and play every day. While he enjoys the company of other dogs, he could be placed as the only dog in the home where he would be the center of attention. Children of all ages would likely be fine as long as the family is dog savvy and willing to continue working with his jumping. Although he occasionally nibbles on my fingers as we’re walking, he is very gentle and doesn’t do the play mouthing that is so typical of dogs his age. Meet Toby! Highlights about Toby: This handsome, 16-month old boy is one of the best dogs you will ever meet! After a rocky start in life that would have soured most dogs on people in general, especially on men, Toby is more determined than ever to find his perfect person or family. Toby is currently being fostered in Collingswood, NJ where he lives and plays with a constantly changing pack of dogs (his foster mom – FM from here on out – also dog sits). Typically, Toby gets to play and hang out with 6, 7, 8 or more dogs simultaneously; all of them are constantly monitored by FM! Being exposed regularly to so many dogs has helped Toby blossom into a pretty well-socialized dog. However all dog introductions, especially to other strong-minded (okay pushy) males, should be done s-l-o-w-l-y with two handlers, or through a fence or gate, giving the dogs plenty of time to get to know one another before going one-on-one. Toby needs a 4.5’ or higher, securely fenced yard (no electric fences) where he can run freely. Since he is young, impetuous, and still working on building self-control, taking him to dog parks is absolutely not advisable. He has not been cat tested, however based on his high energy, it is likely that cats would not be the best fit. Toby will need continued reinforcement of the extensive training, behavior modification, and socializing that he’s received while in rescue … all of which are based on positive reinforcement techniques. Toby’s a very quick learner who is highly motivated to win praise from people. Through the use of positive reinforcement only – consistent repetition, unswerving patience and rewarding with treats – Toby now readily responds to basic commands including sit, down, off, leave it, easy, wait, paw, go to bed, and quiet. Foster mom has worked diligently with Toby on loose-leash walking, taking him to a local park and for walks around her neighborhood. He does very well walking on a front clip harness and occasional refocusing is necessary by offering him a treat. He’s even stopped lunging after every squirrel, rabbit, or chipmunk that he sees! FM can’t stress enough that “practice makes perfect,” so any adopter must commit to continue working with Toby. Toby really loves playing with other dog(s), so an ideal adopter would have another active canine companion to share Toby’s exuberance for life. However, his foster mom believes that Toby could also be very happy as an only dog, as long as he gets plenty of DAILY exercise, healthy activities to occupy his mind, and continued socialization with other dogs through regular playdates. And of course, he should be given lots of loving human companionship to build a strong bond to his person or people. Toby is great in the car and would be the ultimate road-trip companion. He jumps into the back seat of FM’s SUV on his own, then settles after his harness is attached to a dog safety belt. He’s crate-trained and goes in readily on the command, “go to bed,” followed by tossing him a small treat. Although he’ll occasionally whine in the crate if he hears activity and feels he’s missing out on fun, it’s easily resolved with a firm “quiet, Toby.” He actually enjoys taking naps in his covered crate and he will often go stand by his crate when he’s tired. Like most youngsters, his behavior is best when he gets adequate naps and downtime. He is 100% house-trained, however he is never left out of his crate when foster mom is not home, or when she’s unable to monitor his whereabouts, since he can get into mischief if left unattended. Toby’s prior adopters were simply not prepared for or committed to handling a young, fast-growing, high-energy, prone-to-mischief puppy. Although Toby needs supervision, it’s not at all hard to keep him from doing undesirable behaviors – give him something to do – keep an eye on him – calmly redirect him when necessary – and he will not disappoint you! FM knows it takes time, effort, patience, and awareness – but she can assure any potential adopter who is willing to invest that in Toby that their investment will double, triple, quadruple and continue to reward them with love, loyalty, obedience, and adoration for many years to come. Toby loves stuffed Kongs, chewing on bones and antlers, and playing with squeaky toys. He also adores pleasing his human(s)! He totally melts against you when he receives praise for his good listening skills and appropriate behavior, and turns into a total wiggle-butt when you sweet talk him! Because he’s a 60 lb puppy who does not recognize his strength and size, families with young children are not recommended. Occasional dog-savvy young visitors would likely be okay, as long as they are monitored around him. Toby could easily be crated during their visit, too. Dog-savvy teenagers over 14 would be considered with a meet and greet. Toby’s perfect adopter(s) are out there, and he can’t wait to meet them! He’s got so much love to give, and time’s a wastin’! Toby’s one goal in life is to find a forever home where he can give all his undying love, lots of joy and loyal companionship to some lucky person or family! If you are interested in adopting Toby, please complete and submit our online application today: https://jlrrescue.org/adoption-application/ Note: There is a $25 non-refundable Adoption Application Fee. Please use the button below to pay the adoption fee, then complete and submit the Adoption Application. We cannot process your Adoption Application until you pay the Adoption Application Fee. 
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