Draco #3

Draco #3 is a four-year-old black Lab mix weighing 61 lbs. Draco is house trained, knows sit, down and paw! He is smart and has picked up on new skills and routines quickly in his foster home. He is a sweet, gentle boy once he feels safe. Unlike dogs that instantly offer affection, Draco is shy at first but once he builds trust, he will become an affectionate and loyal companion.<br/><br/>When Draco meets new people or encounters loud noises, he can be a bit unsure — he’s the kind of dog who prefers to take things slow and observe before jumping in. Because of this, he may seem standoffish at first, but it’s not because he doesn’t want affection — he just needs a little time to decompress and build trust.<br/><br/>Draco would thrive in a mature, low-key home with a family who understands that some dogs need time to feel secure. He also needs more time to adjust to males than females. Draco loves doing zoomies in his yard and then enjoys coming inside to be a couch potato and snuggle with his humans! In his foster home, Draco has relied on his canine foster brother for confidence. He also adores playing with him. Because of this, we are looking for a home with a playful, confident canine companion and would like a fenced in yard for playtime. When Draco encounters new canine friends on walks, he becomes very excited and needs reminders to be patient.<br/><br/>If you believe in letting relationships grow at their own pace and have room in your heart for a dog who needs reassurance and kindness, Draco could be the perfect match for you.<br/><br/>For additional information about Draco #3 please email Jennifer Vargas: jennifer.vargas@labs4rescue.org<br/><br/>Draco #3 is being fostered in Connecticut.<br/><br/>IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We receive many questions about our adoption process from potential adopters, most of which can be answered by viewing our "Adopt a Lab" page on our full-service website, (https://labs4rescue.com/adopt). We also highly encourage potential adopters to read and understand our Adoption Contract by viewing our Sample Adoption Contract (https://labs4rescue.com/forms/AdoptContract.pdf). We ask that you please take the time to thoroughly review and understand the policies and procedures outlined on our "Adopt a Lab" page and Sample Adoption Contract prior to submitting an adoption application. To expedite the process, please follow the step-by-step instructions outlined and submit an adoption application listing 3-5 dogs of interest. Please hurry as your new best friend is waiting for you!<br/><br/>ADOPTION FEES: $495 non-refundable adoption fee for all vet expenses (spay/neuter, shots, etc.) and transportation to ensure your lab gets to you in a safe, professional manner. All fees may be paid using PayPal, cashier's checks, or money orders. Labs4rescue does not accept personal checks for adoption fees. All adopters must pay their Labs4rescue adoption fee prior to the rescue shipping their dog.<br/><br/>Residents of Massachusetts or New Hampshire are required to pay an additional $125 fee, which defrays the cost of their state's mandatory 48 hour isolation and examination by a licensed veterinarian.<br/><br/>State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Animal Importer Registration # AIR 000118<br/><br/>Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Import License to Operate a Rescue Organization License # 0141<br/><br/>State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Certificate of Registration for Rescue (Category A) License # 1247

Draco #3 is a four-year-old black Lab mix weighing 61 lbs. Draco is house trained, knows sit, down and paw! He is smart and has picked up on new skills and routines quickly in his foster home. He is a sweet, gentle boy once he feels safe. Unlike dogs that instantly offer affection, Draco is shy at first but once he builds trust, he will become an affectionate and loyal companion.

When Draco meets new people or encounters loud noises, he can be a bit unsure — he’s the kind of dog who prefers to take things slow and observe before jumping in. Because of this, he may seem standoffish at first, but it’s not because he doesn’t want affection — he just needs a little time to decompress and build trust.

Draco would thrive in a mature, low-key home with a family who understands that some dogs need time to feel secure. He also needs more time to adjust to males than females. Draco loves doing zoomies in his yard and then enjoys coming inside to be a couch potato and snuggle with his humans! In his foster home, Draco

Draco #3 is a four-year-old black Lab mix weighing 61 lbs. Draco is house trained, knows sit, down and paw! He is smart and has picked up on new skills and routines quickly in his foster home. He is a sweet, gentle boy once he feels safe. Unlike dogs that instantly offer affection, Draco is shy at first but once he builds trust, he will become an affectionate and loyal companion.

When Draco meets new people or encounters loud noises, he can be a bit unsure — he’s the kind of dog who prefers to take things slow and observe before jumping in. Because of this, he may seem standoffish at first, but it’s not because he doesn’t want affection — he just needs a little time to decompress and build trust.

Draco would thrive in a mature, low-key home with a family who understands that some dogs need time to feel secure. He also needs more time to adjust to males than females. Draco loves doing zoomies in his yard and then enjoys coming inside to be a couch potato and snuggle with his humans! In his foster home, Draco has relied on his canine foster brother for confidence. He also adores playing with him. Because of this, we are looking for a home with a playful, confident canine companion and would like a fenced in yard for playtime. When Draco encounters new canine friends on walks, he becomes very excited and needs reminders to be patient.

If you believe in letting relationships grow at their own p