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Draco

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

About Draco

Shelby, NC

Breed

Cattle Dog&Labrador RetrieverMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Red / Chestnut / Orange, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Playful, Smart
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Draco’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Draco's Story

🐾 **Meet Draco — A Survivor With a Heart of Gold** 💛 <br/><br/>Draco’s journey began in July 2025 when he arrived at our local county shelter as a **7‑week‑old puppy** — the **only surviving baby** from his litter. All of the pups had been living outside with **no vetting, no care, and no chance**. <br/><br/>Draco was in rough shape: **bloody stool, every rib showing, weak and failing fast**. We rushed him to our vets and then to urgent care for **round‑the‑clock medical support**. And this little fighter *pulled through*. He grew stronger, healthier, and was adopted in September 2025. <br/><br/>Recently, Draco was returned to us **through absolutely no fault of his own**. His human mom is very sick, and despite family members trying to help, caring for Draco became too much during such a difficult time. They did the right thing by bringing him back to us, and now he’s ready for a new chapter. <br/><br/>✨ **About Draco:** <br/>- Medium‑sized **cattledog/lab mix** <br/>- Sweet, gentle, affectionate <br/>- Loves people and just wants to belong <br/>- Healthy, vetted, (current on all vaccines, microchipped, on heartworm preventive and flea/tick preventive) and ready for his forever home <br/><br/>This boy has survived more than most dogs ever will, yet he remains loving, hopeful, and eager to be someone’s loyal companion.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>### 🏡 **Adoption Requirements & Recommendations** <br/>To ensure Draco finds the stable, loving home he deserves, we recommend: <br/>- A family committed to giving him time, structure, and affection <br/>- A safe, secure home environment <br/>- Regular vet care and heartworm/flea/tick prevention <br/>- Patience as he transitions — returned dogs often need a little extra reassurance <br/><br/>### ✔️ **Our Adoption Requirements:** <br/>- Must be 21 or older <br/>- All current pets must be up to date on vaccines and on preventives <br/>- Vet reference and personal references <br/>- Home visit <br/>- Commitment to keeping Draco as a lifelong family member <br/><br/>### 💲 **Adoption Fee:** <br/>**$250**, which helps cover his vetting, preventives, and care while with us.<br/><br/>### 📄 **Ready to Meet Draco?** <br/>Fill out our adoption application here: <br/>👉 https://cliffordsarmyrescue.com/1423-2

🐾 **Meet Draco — A Survivor With a Heart of Gold** 💛

Draco’s journey began in July 2025 when he arrived at our local county shelter as a **7‑week‑old puppy** — the **only surviving baby** from his litter. All of the pups had been living outside with **no vetting, no care, and no chance**.

Draco was in rough shape: **bloody stool, every rib showing, weak and failing fast**. We rushed him to our vets and then to urgent care for **round‑the‑clock medical support**. And this little fighter *pulled through*. He grew stronger, healthier, and was adopted in September 2025.

Recently, Draco was returned to us **through absolutely no fault of his own**. His human mom is very sick, and despite family members trying to help, caring for Draco became too much during such a difficult time. They did the right thing by bringing him back to us, and now he’s ready for a new chapter.

✨ **About Draco:**
- Medium‑sized **cattledog/lab mix**
- Sweet, gentle, affectionate
- Loves peopl

🐾 **Meet Draco — A Survivor With a Heart of Gold** 💛

Draco’s journey began in July 2025 when he arrived at our local county shelter as a **7‑week‑old puppy** — the **only surviving baby** from his litter. All of the pups had been living outside with **no vetting, no care, and no chance**.

Draco was in rough shape: **bloody stool, every rib showing, weak and failing fast**. We rushed him to our vets and then to urgent care for **round‑the‑clock medical support**. And this little fighter *pulled through*. He grew stronger, healthier, and was adopted in September 2025.

Recently, Draco was returned to us **through absolutely no fault of his own**. His human mom is very sick, and despite family members trying to help, caring for Draco became too much during such a difficult time. They did the right thing by bringing him back to us, and now he’s ready for a new chapter.

✨ **About Draco:**
- Medium‑sized **cattledog/lab mix**
- Sweet, gentle, affectionate
- Loves people and just wants to belong
- Healthy, vetted, (current on all vaccines, microchipped, on heartworm preventive and flea/tick preventive) and ready for his forever home

This boy has survived more than most dogs ever will, yet he remains loving, hopeful, and eager to be someone’s loyal companion.

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### 🏡 **Adoption Requirements & Recommendations**
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Draco is from Cliffords Army Rescue Extravaganza

[Shelby, NC]

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