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Fonzi

  • Puppy
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Chocolate Labrador Retriever

About Fonzi

Fort Wayne, IN

Breed

Chocolate Labrador RetrieverMix

Physical Traits

Puppy
(less than 1 year)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brown / Chocolate, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Brave, Funny, Loyal, Playful, Smart
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Fonzi’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.

Adoption Fee

$250

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Fonzi's Story

Fonzi has been looking for someone for a long time.<br/><br/>We don’t know exactly where he came from, only that one day he was left behind—and he didn’t understand why. Witnesses say this sweet chocolate-brown puppy ran after every passing car, tiny paws pounding against the pavement, eyes full of hope. He thought one of them might be his person coming back. He kept chasing, kept searching, because that’s what loyal hearts do… they don’t give up.<br/><br/>But eventually, Fonzi grew tired.<br/><br/>When he was finally brought to safety, he didn’t bark or growl or shy away. He just leaned in. As if to say, “Oh… there you are. I’ve been waiting.”<br/><br/>Fonzi is everything you want in a best friend—gentle, affectionate, and so incredibly loving it almost aches. He has the softest eyes, the kind that seem to ask for nothing but closeness. He’ll rest his head on your knee like it’s always belonged there, and when you pet him, his whole body melts like he’s been holding onto that moment forever.<br/><br/>He still watches cars sometimes. Just for a second. Then he looks back at you, as if he’s learning something new—that maybe the person he’s been searching for isn’t out there anymore.<br/><br/>Maybe… it’s you.<br/><br/>Fonzi deserves a home where he’ll never be left behind again. A home where “forever” isn’t just a word, but a promise kept every single day. He doesn’t need perfection—just someone who will stay.<br/><br/>If you have room in your heart for a puppy who has loved and lost but still believes, Fonzi is waiting. And this time, he’s hoping the search finally ends.<br/><br/>Fonzi is neutered, microchipped, and current on vaccinations and flea/tick/heartworm preventative. He is a smart boy who is eager to please, and is working on mastering housebreaking in his foster home.

Fonzi has been looking for someone for a long time.

We don’t know exactly where he came from, only that one day he was left behind—and he didn’t understand why. Witnesses say this sweet chocolate-brown puppy ran after every passing car, tiny paws pounding against the pavement, eyes full of hope. He thought one of them might be his person coming back. He kept chasing, kept searching, because that’s what loyal hearts do… they don’t give up.

But eventually, Fonzi grew tired.

When he was finally brought to safety, he didn’t bark or growl or shy away. He just leaned in. As if to say, “Oh… there you are. I’ve been waiting.”

Fonzi is everything you want in a best friend—gentle, affectionate, and so incredibly loving it almost aches. He has the softest eyes, the kind that seem to ask for nothing but closeness. He’ll rest his head on your knee like it’s always belonged there, and when you pet him, his whole body melts like he’s been holding onto that moment forever.

He still watches cars s

Fonzi has been looking for someone for a long time.

We don’t know exactly where he came from, only that one day he was left behind—and he didn’t understand why. Witnesses say this sweet chocolate-brown puppy ran after every passing car, tiny paws pounding against the pavement, eyes full of hope. He thought one of them might be his person coming back. He kept chasing, kept searching, because that’s what loyal hearts do… they don’t give up.

But eventually, Fonzi grew tired.

When he was finally brought to safety, he didn’t bark or growl or shy away. He just leaned in. As if to say, “Oh… there you are. I’ve been waiting.”

Fonzi is everything you want in a best friend—gentle, affectionate, and so incredibly loving it almost aches. He has the softest eyes, the kind that seem to ask for nothing but closeness. He’ll rest his head on your knee like it’s always belonged there, and when you pet him, his whole body melts like he’s been holding onto that moment forever.

He still watches cars sometimes. Just for a second. Then he looks back at you, as if he’s learning something new—that maybe the person he’s been searching for isn’t out there anymore.

Maybe… it’s you.

Fonzi deserves a home where he’ll never be left behind again. A home where “forever” isn’t just a word, but a promise kept every single day. He doesn’t need perfection—just someone who will stay.

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Fonzi is from Wags and Wiggles Rescue

[Fort Wayne, IN]

Our Mission
Wags & Wiggles is a non-profit, no-kill, volunteer dog rescue organization serving the Fort Wayne, Indiana metro area. We are dedicated to rescuing dogs left homeless for whatever reason – dogs in public shelters where they are at high risk of euthanasia due to pet overpopulation, dogs given up by their owners because of di...
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