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River

  • Young
  • Male
  • Medium

About River

Horse Shoe, NC

Breed

Labrador Retriever&Mixed BreedMix

Physical Traits

Young
(1-3 years)
Male
Medium
(26-60 lbs)
Coat: Short
Brown / Chocolate, White / Cream

Behavior

Personality
Affectionate, Couch, Protective, Funny, Smart
House-trained: No

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

River’s Compatibility

    This pet has good compatibility with kids.

    This pet has bad compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has bad compatibility with cats.

    This pet has bad compatibility with other animals.

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River's Story

*** Professionally Trained***<br/>If the doggie Olympics existed, River would for sure be a gold medalist in several events. He excels in fetching, jumping, running, and water sports!! However, he violated the rules at the last swimming completion because he was more interested playing with his large hard plastic ball in the pool, thus forfeiting the swimming gold medal to his competitors. He has decided to compete in water polo in lieu of swimming this fall. He has also recently created his own Olympic event which closely resembles soccer- which of course he excels at as well! <br/>At his latest news conference, he was adamant he will not be competing in cycling despite pleas from his fans- he finds those rotating wheels to be more than he can handle. He does however bask in the glory of be chartered from event locations in his chariot where he cuddles up and power naps in anticipation of what’s to come when he gets there. <br/>His ideal home would be where he could be supported to continue to train for the doggie Olympics; where he could have a fenced yard for endless fetching, running, and soccer. He is very competitive in these events so no other animals- please.<br/>River is full gown; 49lbs. and 13 months old. He is microchipped, neutered, and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives and is heartworm negative. His coach says he will not be joining a bigger weight class as he is now in top shape and no longer growing. <br/>When he is not competing, like any quality athlete, he requires pampering in the form of crate rest with frozen Kongs or long lasting bones to help him decompress from all that exercise as well as massage sessions whereby you cuddle and rub every inch of his body in order to loosen up all those muscles from a hard day's work.<br/>He is still a puppy and very much requires a companion who will take over his training and leadership to guide him towards winning additional gold medals in house training and fine tuning his manners. He does well when provided the opportunity to potty outside frequently. Which for the right person should be a piece of cake as he is very food motivated and eager to compete AND is presently being professionally trained by Revolutionary Canine!!!<br/> He will need a family that will be patient and put forth the time and effort he deserves in order to be the best athlete he can be and to maintain what he has learned. *River is not cut out for apartment life as it interferes with his ability to compete in track and field events as well as soccer and water polo.<br/><br/>He is presently being fostered in Mills River, NC. We require veterinary reference checks. We respond to all adoption inquiries so please be sure to check your junk/spam folder if you email us through PetFinder that you are interested as our response often goes to junk/spam. Adoption application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea0RmKngqzXzOqHdkabLk5R-m388WfCfE6xQ2pCFLXqp6x3Q/viewform?usp=sf_link

*** Professionally Trained***
If the doggie Olympics existed, River would for sure be a gold medalist in several events. He excels in fetching, jumping, running, and water sports!! However, he violated the rules at the last swimming completion because he was more interested playing with his large hard plastic ball in the pool, thus forfeiting the swimming gold medal to his competitors. He has decided to compete in water polo in lieu of swimming this fall. He has also recently created his own Olympic event which closely resembles soccer- which of course he excels at as well!
At his latest news conference, he was adamant he will not be competing in cycling despite pleas from his fans- he finds those rotating wheels to be more than he can handle. He does however bask in the glory of be chartered from event locations in his chariot where he cuddles up and power naps in anticipation of what’s to come when he gets there.
His ideal home would be where he could be supported to continue to train for the doggie Olympics;

*** Professionally Trained***
If the doggie Olympics existed, River would for sure be a gold medalist in several events. He excels in fetching, jumping, running, and water sports!! However, he violated the rules at the last swimming completion because he was more interested playing with his large hard plastic ball in the pool, thus forfeiting the swimming gold medal to his competitors. He has decided to compete in water polo in lieu of swimming this fall. He has also recently created his own Olympic event which closely resembles soccer- which of course he excels at as well!
At his latest news conference, he was adamant he will not be competing in cycling despite pleas from his fans- he finds those rotating wheels to be more than he can handle. He does however bask in the glory of be chartered from event locations in his chariot where he cuddles up and power naps in anticipation of what’s to come when he gets there.
His ideal home would be where he could be supported to continue to train for the doggie Olympics; where he could have a fenced yard for endless fetching, running, and soccer. He is very competitive in these events so no other animals- please.
River is full gown; 49lbs. and 13 months old. He is microchipped, neutered, and up to date on vaccinations and preventatives and is heartworm negative. His coach says he will not be joining a bigger weight class as he is now in top shape and no longe

How To Adopt

River was listed as Adoptable by Labor Of Love Transport Rescue
How can I adopt River?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Labor Of Love Transport 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 River 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 Labor Of Love Transport Rescue for details on the pet.
When can I meet River?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Labor Of Love Transport Rescue will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for River, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Labor Of Love Transport Rescue, and they'll be happy to help!
Labor Of Love Transport Rescue's Adoption Policy
Adopters complete an application to adopt a dog. Once reviewed, a discussion is had with the potential adopter to discuss potential candidates. Calls are placed to verify landlord references as well as veterinary references and a home visit is done. Upon an adoption, a contract is signed and we take a copy of the picture identification of the adopter and provide copies of medical and vaccine documentation.

River is from Labor Of Love Transport Rescue

[Horse Shoe, NC]

Our Mission
LOL is a foster-based all volunteer rescue dedicated to saving dogs in WNC and Upstate SC shelters from euthanasia by transporting them to partner rescues in the NE.
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