Leroy

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617<br/><br/>Could he do well with kids? Yes, with children around 10 years old, on a kid-by-kid basis.<br/><br/>Could he do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis.<br/><br/>Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>What volunteers have to say about this animal:<br/><br/>Meet Leroy - Distinguished Gentleman with a Playful Spirit<br/><br/>At 9 years old, Leroy is proof that age is just a number. This Labrador retriever mix may be a senior, but he's still got plenty of pep in his step and a whole lot of love to give.<br/><br/>Who is Leroy? Leroy is friendly, energetic, and endlessly curious. He can be hesitant with new people, but he warms up quickly and soon becomes a loyal shadow-especially if you're handing out butt scratches (his favorite!). He's got that classic Lab mix energy: goofy, affectionate, and always ready to play.<br/><br/>Some of his favorite things include:<br/>- Playing fetch and tug-of-war with his toys<br/>- Walking between your legs to ask for scratches<br/>- Exploring the outdoors with enthusiasm<br/>- Showing off his "sit," "come," and even "shake"<br/><br/>Leroy can be a little impolite sometimes-like grabbing treats too eagerly or counter-surfing when he's curious-but with patience and consistency, he learns quickly. He may body-block if you reach for his food dish, but he responds to redirection and settles down.<br/><br/>Leroy Would Do Best In a Home That Offers:<br/>- Kids around 10+ who can handle his energy and size<br/>- Possible canine companions (introductions on a case-by-case basis)<br/>- Structure, redirection, and patience for his silly antics<br/>- A mix of playtime and calm companionship<br/><br/>He's stable around everyday sights and sounds, recovering quickly from startles, and he calms nicely once play is over. Leroy may be a dignified older gent, but he's still very much young at heart.<br/><br/>---<br/><br/>Condensed Staff Assessment Notes: Leroy is an older dog with a playful energy. Initially hesitant to engage with our stranger, he quickly warmed up but frequently shifted his attention back to me. His approach to the tester dog was much ruder. Despite showing play signals, his focus was intense, but I was able to redirect him with vocal cues. After some time outside, both dogs interacted better.<br/><br/>He eagerly explored the shelter grounds, and while he occasionally jumped, it wasn't too forceful. Leroy had a hard time staying still during husbandry handling, he seemed to enjoy walking through my legs and standing partially under me to receive butt scratches.<br/><br/>During the assessment, he showed stability around objects and sounds, recovering quickly from any startles. He understood commands like "sit," "come," and "shake," though he grabbed treats rudely. When I attempted to take his food dish, he body-blocked me but eventually complied. He ignored my cues to stop jumping on the counter.<br/><br/>Leroy loved playtime, running around and jumping lightly. He calmed down quickly when play paused and enjoyed various toys, except for a rubber squeak toy. We played tug-of-war and fetch with different toys, and I used food to redirect him when it was time to put the toys away.

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617

Could he do well with kids? Yes, with children around 10 years old, on a kid-by-kid basis.

Could he do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis.

Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]

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What volunteers have to say about this animal:

Meet Leroy - Distinguished Gentleman with a Playful Spirit

At 9 years old, Leroy is proof that age is just a number. This Labrador retriever mix may be a senior, but he's still got plenty of pep in his step and a whole lot of love to give.

Who is Leroy? Leroy is friendly, energetic, and endlessly curious. He can be hesitant with new people, but he warms up quickly and soon becomes a loyal shadow-especially if you're handing out butt scratches (his favorite!). He's got that classic Lab mix energy: goofy, affectionate,

Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement-Kennel License #2617

Could he do well with kids? Yes, with children around 10 years old, on a kid-by-kid basis.

Could he do well with other dogs? Yes, on a dog-by-dog basis.

Has this dog lived with cats? Unknown. [The Lycoming County SPCA does not "cat test" dogs per the Association of Shelter Veterinarian's Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.]

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What volunteers have to say about this animal:

Meet Leroy - Distinguished Gentleman with a Playful Spirit

At 9 years old, Leroy is proof that age is just a number. This Labrador retriever mix may be a senior, but he's still got plenty of pep in his step and a whole lot of love to give.

Who is Leroy? Leroy is friendly, energetic, and endlessly curious. He can be hesitant with new people, but he warms up quickly and soon becomes a loyal shadow-especially if you're handing out butt scratches (his favorite!). He's got that classic Lab mix energy: goofy, affectionate, and always ready to play.

Some of his favorite things include:
- Playing fetch and tug-of-war with his toys
- Walking between your legs to ask for scratches
- Exploring the outdoors with enthusiasm
- Showing off his "sit," "come," and even "shake"

Leroy can be a little impolite sometimes-like grabbing treats too eagerly or counter-surfing when he's curious-but wit