Heath

***Heath***<br/>2 year old male Chocolate Labrador Retriever<br/><br/>Hi everybody! Heath here! I’ve been quite the busy boy with my foster fam since I came to the rescue back in August (I got neutered, gained healthy weight, addressed my wobbles AND battled heartworms), but I’m ready to find my forever home now!<br/><br/>A little fun fact about me: the vet suspects I have something called “Cerebellar hypoplasia”. It’s a neurological disorder where the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination, doesn't fully develop. It is a congenital condition (meaning I was just born this way) and it is non-progressive, so it does not worsen over time! <br/><br/>Symptoms include tremors, uncoordinated movements, and poor balance. My foster family has seen a noticeable improvement however from when I first arrived - probably all that love and good food I’ve been getting! It really doesn’t affect me much. I’m just extra cute and bouncy when I run around.<br/><br/>More good news: I’m potty trained and crate trained! My foster family takes me outside pretty regularly, but I also let them know if I have to go between my normal potty breaks. I also don’t mind my crate at all. I eat my meals in there and rest in there when my fosters have to leave the house.<br/><br/>I know “sit” and “paw”, but I will need some basic training classes (obedience, leash manners, etc.) with my forever family. I’m a very smart and food motivated boy so this shouldn’t be hard and will be an excellent bonding opportunity for me and my new people.<br/><br/>Speaking of my new family, I’m looking for adopters who are more active and would have the time and desire to take me along for adventures. Walks, car rides - I’m happy to be with my people no matter what we’re doing. I would do best in a home with no children or older children (13+) that know how to behave around dogs. <br/><br/>Why you ask? I do resource guard high value food - can you blame me? I didn’t have the best start in life so now when you give me something really tasty I want to keep it all to myself. I will trade you tho if you have an equally tasty treat for me.<br/><br/>I currently live with two other doggy foster sisters and while I enjoy their company I do not require another dog in my forever home. My foster family thinks I would thoroughly enjoy being someone’s one and only pet (more snuggles and time with my humans that way!!) I don’t automatically love new dogs (or cats) so if there are other pets in the home then slow and proper intros are a must.<br/><br/>Another thing about me, for my safety and happiness, I need a fenced in yard. My fosters discovered I can be quite the escape artist when I want to be. I haven’t jumped over the fence yet, but I’m quite good at finding places to squeeze under. I have a heart that just wants to explore so a sturdy fence is a must.<br/><br/>I hope I get to meet you soon! If you think I could be your quirky new best friend, <br/><br/>If you'd like to meet me, and if you are an approved LELRR adopter, refer to the instructions on your approval email.<br/><br/>Otherwise, please fill out an application at:<br/>https://www.lelrr.org/adopt.html<br/><br/>and maybe soon we can start your lives together!!<br/><br/>Be prepared to provide proof of up to date vaccinations and year round heartworm preventative for any current or recent pets that you have owned.<br/><br/>Adoption radius 150 driving miles from Medina OHIO

***Heath***
2 year old male Chocolate Labrador Retriever

Hi everybody! Heath here! I’ve been quite the busy boy with my foster fam since I came to the rescue back in August (I got neutered, gained healthy weight, addressed my wobbles AND battled heartworms), but I’m ready to find my forever home now!

A little fun fact about me: the vet suspects I have something called “Cerebellar hypoplasia”. It’s a neurological disorder where the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination, doesn't fully develop. It is a congenital condition (meaning I was just born this way) and it is non-progressive, so it does not worsen over time!

Symptoms include tremors, uncoordinated movements, and poor balance. My foster family has seen a noticeable improvement however from when I first arrived - probably all that love and good food I’ve been getting! It really doesn’t affect me much. I’m just extra cute and bouncy when I run around.

More good news: I’m potty trained and crate trained! My fos

***Heath***
2 year old male Chocolate Labrador Retriever

Hi everybody! Heath here! I’ve been quite the busy boy with my foster fam since I came to the rescue back in August (I got neutered, gained healthy weight, addressed my wobbles AND battled heartworms), but I’m ready to find my forever home now!

A little fun fact about me: the vet suspects I have something called “Cerebellar hypoplasia”. It’s a neurological disorder where the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination, doesn't fully develop. It is a congenital condition (meaning I was just born this way) and it is non-progressive, so it does not worsen over time!

Symptoms include tremors, uncoordinated movements, and poor balance. My foster family has seen a noticeable improvement however from when I first arrived - probably all that love and good food I’ve been getting! It really doesn’t affect me much. I’m just extra cute and bouncy when I run around.

More good news: I’m potty trained and crate trained! My foster family takes me outside pretty regularly, but I also let them know if I have to go between my normal potty breaks. I also don’t mind my crate at all. I eat my meals in there and rest in there when my fosters have to leave the house.

I know “sit” and “paw”, but I will need some basic training classes (obedience, leash manners, etc.) with my forever family. I’m a very smart and food mot