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Nelson

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium

About Nelson

Austin , TX

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Medium
Apricot / Beige, White / Cream, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Funny, Loyal, Smart, Gentle, Friendly, Playful, Curious
House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Nelson’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has good compatibility with cats.

    This pet has good compatibility with other animals.

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Nelson's Story

Hey, this is Nelson, he is a Lab mix male, 65lb and about 18 months old. <br/><br/>Nelson was found on someone's driveway in Texas and she gave him food and water daily and asked help from Kind Spirits Rescue. <br/><br/>Nelson is in a private foster home and we discovered a sweet, very mellow, polite and cuddly boy that is shy at first and need confident with a patience humans. <br/><br/><br/>About Nelson:<br/><br/>+Crate trained <br/>+Potty trained <br/>+House broken <br/>+Mellow, quiet, polite and clean. <br/>+Leash trained.<br/>+Cat safe (just ignores them)<br/>+Dog friendly, but need slow introduction to keep his safe, since he is shy. <br/>+Will do his business and run back home. <br/>+Likes to take naps together, and be in the same room you are, but can be left alone, he will just wait for you to come back. <br/><br/>Personality:<br/>Very sweet, gentle, naive and sensitive boy that thrive on affection. <br/>Sometimes make weird noises (sounds like Marge Simpson).<br/>He can get spooked easily with any new situations and environment and or hide behind you, or lay down or try to run under a bush. <br/><br/><br/>*Nelson was tested positive for Heartworms and started his Slow-Kill treatment with our rescue vet that will need to continue at his forever home and he is doing very well!<br/><br/><br/><br/>Kind Spirits is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue based in Texas. We rescue dogs from kill shelters, owner surrenders, and street abandonments, provide them with basic training, behavior validation and help them find loving homes.<br/><br/>*<br/>Please apply online here: https://www.kindspirits.org/adoption-application<br/>*<br/><br/>Out-of-state adopters are welcome!<br/>We can arrange private transport with K9 Delivery LLC ($250 including Health Certificate, vet exam and transportation)

Hey, this is Nelson, he is a Lab mix male, 65lb and about 18 months old.

Nelson was found on someone's driveway in Texas and she gave him food and water daily and asked help from Kind Spirits Rescue.

Nelson is in a private foster home and we discovered a sweet, very mellow, polite and cuddly boy that is shy at first and need confident with a patience humans.


About Nelson:

+Crate trained
+Potty trained
+House broken
+Mellow, quiet, polite and clean.
+Leash trained.
+Cat safe (just ignores them)
+Dog friendly, but need slow introduction to keep his safe, since he is shy.
+Will do his business and run back home.
+Likes to take naps together, and be in the same room you are, but can be left alone, he will just wait for you to come back.

Personality:
Very sweet, gentle, naive and sensitive boy that thrive on affection.
Sometimes make weird noises (sounds like Marge Simpson).
He can get spooked easily with any new situations a

Hey, this is Nelson, he is a Lab mix male, 65lb and about 18 months old.

Nelson was found on someone's driveway in Texas and she gave him food and water daily and asked help from Kind Spirits Rescue.

Nelson is in a private foster home and we discovered a sweet, very mellow, polite and cuddly boy that is shy at first and need confident with a patience humans.


About Nelson:

+Crate trained
+Potty trained
+House broken
+Mellow, quiet, polite and clean.
+Leash trained.
+Cat safe (just ignores them)
+Dog friendly, but need slow introduction to keep his safe, since he is shy.
+Will do his business and run back home.
+Likes to take naps together, and be in the same room you are, but can be left alone, he will just wait for you to come back.

Personality:
Very sweet, gentle, naive and sensitive boy that thrive on affection.
Sometimes make weird noises (sounds like Marge Simpson).
He can get spooked easily with any new situations and environment and or hide behind you, or lay down or try to run under a bush.


*Nelson was tested positive for Heartworms and started his Slow-Kill treatment with our rescue vet that will need to continue at his forever home and he is doing very well!



Kind Spirits is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue based in Texas. We rescue dogs from kill shelters, owner surrenders,

How To Adopt

Nelson was listed as Adoptable by Kind Spirits
How can I adopt Nelson?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Kind Spirits. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
How can I find out if Nelson is a good fit for me?
Click the "See How You Match" button, answer a few simple questions, and see how you match up! It takes less than a minute to complete. You can also reach out directly to Kind Spirits for details on the pet.
When can I meet Nelson?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Kind Spirits will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Nelson, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Kind Spirits, and they'll be happy to help!

Nelson is from Kind Spirits

[Bastrop, TX]

Our Mission
Kind Spirits: Texas based non-profit animal rescue organization. Focuses on at-risk pets in kill shelters all over Texas, with an emphasis on pets with environmental shyness at shelters with the goal of saving lives and community education.
Please contact organization for hours

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