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 some healthy weight, addressed my wobbles AND battled heartworms), but I’m ready to find my forever home now!<br/><br/>A 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 run and jump and climb like a normal pup. I’m just extra cute and bouncy when I run around. Just watch me running around my backyard in the snow! I'm having an amazing time!<br/><br/>More good news: I’m potty trained AND crate trained! My foster family takes me outside 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. The good news is I’ve already started some of that training! This week I’m working on “heel” and “leave it”. I’m a very smart and food motivated boy so I’m catching on quick. Continued training with my forever family will also be an excellent way for us to bond. <br/><br/>Speaking of my new family, I’m looking for adopters who are 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. <br/><br/>Another thing about me, for my safety and happiness, it would really help if I had a fenced in yard (with a sturdy fence that I can't scoot under). No Invisible Fences, please.<br/><br/>Or, if you don't have a physical fence, then a place where I can walk and run safely. Maybe you're someone who likes to take walks around the neighborhood or a park--that might be ok too. <br/><br/>I would do best in a home with no children or older children that know how to behave around dogs.Why you ask? I have been known to resource guard high value food items - 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 however if you throw me a different treat. My foster parents are happy to discuss any concerns about this. It hasn’t caused any issues for them. <br/><br/>I currently live with two other doggy foster sisters and while I’ve learned to be with them, I would actually prefer to be the only pet in my forever home. I am working on my reactivity to other dogs in my training. <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 some healthy weight, addressed my wobbles AND battled heartworms), but I’m ready to find my forever home now!

A 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 run and jump and climb like a normal pup. I’m just extra cute and bouncy when I run around. Just watch me running aroun

***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 some healthy weight, addressed my wobbles AND battled heartworms), but I’m ready to find my forever home now!

A 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 run and jump and climb like a normal pup. I’m just extra cute and bouncy when I run around. Just watch me running around my backyard in the snow! I'm having an amazing time!

More good news: I’m potty trained AND crate trained! My foster family takes me outside 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 nee