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Patches O' Houlihan PUPDATE! Labrador Retriever & Cattle Dog Mix Madras, OR

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • Brown / Chocolate, Yellow / Tan / Blond / Fawn, White / Cream

About

Characteristics
Friendly, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Protective, Curious, Brave, Funny, Dignified, Affectionate
Coat length
Short
House-trained
Yes
Health
Vaccinations up to date, spayed / neutered.
Good in a home with
Other dogs, cats, children.

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Meet Patches O' Houlihan PUPDATE!

PUPDATE: Poor Patches can not catch a break. He was being fostered to adopt and everything was going perfect with the other 2 dogs in the household and then the potential adopter had a sudden life change that forced them to being him back. Foster says he is very loving and inquisitive. Responds well to being told gently not to put paws on table or countertop. No negative reactions with any of the other two dogs with food or toys ect. This is a fabulous dog who would love to have his human around all the time. He made no attempt to share or take food from the other dogs and took direction from them when it came to good treats that he wasn't used to. He slept wherever the foster was. When asked if he ever jumped up on someone, the response was yes, very gently to hug. He is a big hugger. Had no issues with housetraining or barking. Doesn't seem to know any commands but he seems to be easily trainable. He also was only in foster a few days.
He would do well in a home that has another dog who is confident and can teach him its ok to trust and let down his guard and be happy.

Patches was adopted by one of our kennel techs and this goofy boy dug under the fence and walked the three plus miles back to the shelter not once but twice! The second time he dug under the gate and was waiting on the front porch when kennel techs arrived! so... this boy is going to need a secure area until he figures out that the shelter is no place to spend the rest of his life and that his human friends love him and want him to be a part of the family.
Patches came in as a stray with a group of dogs who were left to fend for themselves. They were very shy but have since warmed up a lot. Patches gets along with other dogs if properly introduced. He is currently sharing a kennel with Ila and they get along great. He has a very unique coloring and he is friendly dog. We are thinking he is probably three years old. And he is about 57 pounds. Patches is such a sweet loving dog but he is cautious of men at first but he does warm up to them. Once he trusts you, he will love you forever. He's such a handsome boy who would love a chance to show his love to his new humans. Will you give this sweet boy a chance? Come on down and sit with him a bit and get to know him.

Please research POSITIVE training techniques before applying to adopt. We care very much about your application answers and they are reviewed for completeness and the best match. Please fill out an application on the included link: https://threerivershs.org/adoption-app-2/. Please call the shelter if you have questions.
The adoption fee of $175 includes neuter, current vaccines, microchip, free vet visit, 1 week free trial to Good Pup Training program and engraved ID tag.
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Patches O' Houlihan PUPDATE!

Patches O' Houlihan PUPDATE!

  • Labrador Retriever
  • Adult
  • Male