Oscar Hound & Labrador Retriever Mix Boulder, CO

Oscar is believed to be about 4.5 years old, and a Hound/Lab Mix. Oscar is about 40lbs.

Oscar's mom relinquished him to the shelter in Arkansas when her health started to deteriorate, and she could no longer care for him. She is wheelchair ridden and is no longer able to walk him as much as he needs. Oscar is starting to realize more each day that his mom is not coming back. They do say that he is house trained, and crate trained, but we can't guarantee that he won't have any accidents in the house. This is when our friends in Arkansas reached out to us asking us to help find him a forever home.

Oscar has been tested around other dogs, kids, and even cats and has done very well. With a dog of his stature we're looking for an adopter that has a yard or is a very avid hiker/walker. Dogs and humans alike can get depressed if they don't get enough exercise, and become very stir crazy.

Oscar's coat is currently shelter-sad. It is with a lifelong commitment to periodic sudsy baths/brushing, and excellent nutrition that Oscar's cottony-soft coat will show its gorgeous colors. A commitment to periodic grooming and a daily regimen of 5 star kibble and a salmon oil supplement will bring the shine and softness back to Oscar's super-healthy coat.

Oscar is the perfect dog for the Colorado lifestyle. He's very energetic and loves to play around in the snow and with other dogs. Dogs and humans alike can get very depressed if we don't get proper exercise so proper exercise is key. His ideal adopter would be very active and like to go for walks and hikes, and maybe even the occasional dog park visit.

With any rescue, moving from a shelter to a foster to an adoptive home can be very confusing. When an adopting family is sensitive to the challenges of change and acclimation for these dog's, the transition is far easier. A home with a very loving and nurturing family that understands that blossoming takes time would be perfect home for a rescue dog. Socialization, pure love and belly rubs is a gift to a dog that is undergoing a life change. Given the time and space, these dogs shine.

Farfel's Rescue has found over time (we've rescued more than 3,000 dogs over 15 years of rescue) that families that attend level 1 group training classes or address individual challenges at home with one of our approved positive reinforcement/force free trainers keep their dogs for life. Dogs that do not get proper training and socialization have a much higher risk of developing behavioral problems. There is a bonding that occurs through the training process that can't be duplicated. It also teaches behaviors that enable a dog to go out into the world with excellent manners that create a very respectful relationship between dogs and their humans. It is for all these reasons that Farfel's isn't willing to adopt to a family that doesn't choose to create this training relationship. Farfel's is happy to provide a list of approved positive reinforcement/ force-free trainers in your area.

As a part of the adoption fee Farfel's gives you a goodie box that consist of a harness, food for the first week, a bag of training treats, dental chews, poop bags, CBD treats, and Love Has No Age Limit book, that has many great tips on adopting a rescue! We also give handouts that will help prepare you for your new pup!

Oscar is available for adoption now! Applications are currently being accepted for our wonderful pup. If interested in this gorgeous, very cuddly/sweet and loving best friend, please fill out an application completely at http://farfels.com/farfels-rescue/adoption-form/ and submit.

Farfel's Farm does not do meet n' greets, but instead we do a one week trial period. We do believe this gives the dog a better chance at showing you their true colors, and for you to see how they do in your home. Farfel's is a foster based rescue therefore we don't have a facility where we keep any of the dogs. Instead they're in foster home getting lots of belly rubs.

**PLEASE NOTE** If you're truly interested in adopting from us, please be sure to fill out our Farfel's Rescue adoption application found at the link above or at farfels.com. Adoption site applications such as Petfinder, Rescueme and Adoptapet don't provide enough information and therefore aren't useful. Our Farfel's application is the only initial tool that we have to determine a great match for this very deserving puppy. We're sorry, but in most cases, we're unable to get back to those that don't submit our Farfel's Rescue adoption application. Thanks very much for choosing rescue.