Darby Labrador Retriever & Boxer Mix Northville, MI

Arrival story: Darby and her brother Ranger were brought to a shelter when her family could no longer care for them.

Approximate age / weight: 9 months/ 40 lbs.

Personality: Darby is a love bug. She loves to snuggle and comes when she's called. Darby is crate trained and is housebroken. She walks well on a leash, knows sit, stay, down, target, and much more. She's one smart pup. Darby had necrosis of a portion of her femur and it had to be removed. Because of this her one back leg is slightly smaller than the other and she has a scar but it does not limit her mobility.

Forever home: Darby gets nervous around children so a home without children would be best for her. She gets along well with other dogs and plays nicely. Darby will do well with the right guidance. She'll need a family who is willing to put in the work and time it will take to help her grow up to be the perfect companion. Please remember, puppies don’t magically become well-behaved, well-adjusted adult dogs. It takes work and commitment on the part of their human family. They need to be taught where to potty, how to greet friends and strangers, and basic obedience. They need to be given lots of exposure to new people and situations to ensure that they are well socialized and confident.

Contact:jhkh6@aol.com

Pre-Adoption Application: To be considered for a dog, it is best to submit a pre-adoption application. The Pre-Adoption Application can be downloaded from our website - http://www.waggintailsdogrescue.org/adoptionprocess.html. Just complete the application and email it back to wtdr2008@yahoo.com
Waggin' Tails Adoption Information: Waggin' Tails Dog Rescue has a standard adoption fee of $225 for adult dogs. Different adoption fees apply for older dogs, small breeds and puppies - $125 for senior dogs, $275 for small breed dogs and $250 for puppies, plus a $50 deposit which is returned upon proof of spay/neuter at six months of age. Our adoption process includes an application, vet reference checks, and a home visit.
We do not have a facility; all of our dogs are fostered in private homes. To view our dogs, please check www.waggintailsdogrescue.org for the dates of our next adoption events. To meet a dog in person, please see our event calendar for the latest information. Arrangements can be made to meet our rescue dogs outside of Saturday adoption events after an approved application is submitted (the application does not imply an obligation by the applicant or by the rescue group).
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