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Rico

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • Yellow Labrador Retriever

About Rico

West Haven, CT

Breed

Yellow Labrador RetrieverMix

Physical Traits

Adult
(3-8 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)

Behavior

House-trained: Yes

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Rico’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has good compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Rico's Story

🐾 Rico Needs a Foster, Foster-to-Adopt, or Forever Home – Urgently 💛<br/><br/>Rico is running out of time and needs a new place to land by the end of February. He’s currently being fostered by our trainer, but after that he will have nowhere to go unless someone steps up for him.<br/><br/>Rico is a 2–3 year old yellow Lab mix with a sweet heart and so much potential. He’s been working on his training and has made great progress — especially with manners and confidence.<br/><br/>He’s affectionate, eager to please, and truly just wants a chance to be someone’s dog.<br/><br/>Rico’s Highlights:<br/>🐶 Dog friendly, but would do best as the only dog in the home<br/>👧 Good with people<br/>🧠 Has been working with a trainer<br/>🍽️ Improving food manners<br/>🎾 Playful and loving<br/>💉 Neutered & up to date on vaccines<br/><br/>Rico can be around other dogs, but he really thrives when he has his person to himself and can get all the attention, structure, and guidance.<br/><br/>What Rico Needs:<br/>A foster home<br/>OR foster-to-adopt<br/>OR his forever family<br/><br/>This can be temporary or permanent — anything is better than Rico having nowhere to go.<br/><br/>If you’ve ever thought about fostering, this is the dog who truly needs you. Rico is depending on someone to step up for him.<br/><br/>👉 Apply to foster or adopt Rico today and help change his future.<br/>Apply today at TDRDOGS.COM

🐾 Rico Needs a Foster, Foster-to-Adopt, or Forever Home – Urgently 💛

Rico is running out of time and needs a new place to land by the end of February. He’s currently being fostered by our trainer, but after that he will have nowhere to go unless someone steps up for him.

Rico is a 2–3 year old yellow Lab mix with a sweet heart and so much potential. He’s been working on his training and has made great progress — especially with manners and confidence.

He’s affectionate, eager to please, and truly just wants a chance to be someone’s dog.

Rico’s Highlights:
🐶 Dog friendly, but would do best as the only dog in the home
👧 Good with people
🧠 Has been working with a trainer
🍽️ Improving food manners
🎾 Playful and loving
💉 Neutered & up to date on vaccines

Rico can be around other dogs, but he really thrives when he has his person to himself and can get all the attention, structure, and guidance.

What Rico Needs:
A foster home
OR foster-to

🐾 Rico Needs a Foster, Foster-to-Adopt, or Forever Home – Urgently 💛

Rico is running out of time and needs a new place to land by the end of February. He’s currently being fostered by our trainer, but after that he will have nowhere to go unless someone steps up for him.

Rico is a 2–3 year old yellow Lab mix with a sweet heart and so much potential. He’s been working on his training and has made great progress — especially with manners and confidence.

He’s affectionate, eager to please, and truly just wants a chance to be someone’s dog.

Rico’s Highlights:
🐶 Dog friendly, but would do best as the only dog in the home
👧 Good with people
🧠 Has been working with a trainer
🍽️ Improving food manners
🎾 Playful and loving
💉 Neutered & up to date on vaccines

Rico can be around other dogs, but he really thrives when he has his person to himself and can get all the attention, structure, and guidance.

What Rico Needs:
A foster home
OR foster-to-adopt
OR his forever family

This can be temporary or permanent — anything is better than Rico having nowhere to go.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering, this is the dog who truly needs you. Rico is depending on someone to step up for him.

👉 Apply to foster or adopt Rico today and help change his future.
Apply today at TDRDOGS.COM

How To Adopt

Rico was listed as ADOPTABLE by Toby’s Dream Rescue
How can I adopt Rico?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Toby’s Dream Rescue. 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 Rico 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 Toby’s Dream Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet Rico?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Toby’s Dream Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rico, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Toby’s Dream Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!

Rico is from Toby’s Dream Rescue

[West Haven, CT]

Our Mission
Toby’s dream wishes that no animal live a life of abandonment and suffering. . we strive to save lives of dogs abandoned to shelters or abandoned on the streets. and place these animals in loving fosters homes where they can learn to llove and trust until they find their forever home.

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