Name: Rico

Approximate breed: Lab mix

Gender: Male

Approximate age: 1.5 years

Approximate weight: 70 lbs

Vetting/Vaccinations: Up to date

Spayed/Neutered: Yes

Good with Children: Yes, 8+yo

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Cats: Unknown

Housetrained: Yes

Crate Trained: Yes

Ideal Family: Female caretaker, fenced yard

Adoption Fee: $550

 

Rico is excited to start his happily ever after in New England with a forever family to call his own! "Couldn’t be sweeter romping in our yard with the kids." "He is the life of the party and radiates sweetness!" "I love his snuggles" - just a few quotes from Rico's foster 🥰 He’s a goofy, handsome pup with beautiful, soulful eyes that plays well with other friendly dogs. He’s also good with kids but does not know his own size, so older/bigger kiddos would be best. Poor Rico seems have had a difficult experience with men in his early days that used to make him shy/nervous, but he's been working with his amazing foster on this, in conjunction with some basic training to strengthen their communication, and he's been making great progress - we are so proud of him!! He's been doing great with his confidence and a gentle man could help him re-learn and build more confidence with lots of patience, space, and understanding, but while he's learning all about his new life, we think a female adult home would be best. He’s a big, loving cuddlebug with kids and women, and would enjoy a home with a female primary caretaker. He loves his crate and thinks it makes a lovely “safe space” and bachelor pad to nap in. He's been learning more about leash walking with his foster, but he'd love a fenced yard where he can sniff freely and have a fun time laughing and playing with you. He loves chew toys and will be fun to spoil while figuring out his favorites! He's been going on some fun learning adventures with his foster, but he's plenty content with a small world of just him and his besties, hanging out in a familiar space. He's an amazing best friend that just needs a trustworthy woman to adore and make laugh. Sweet Rico wants to share all the love and joy he has inside!

Does Rico sound like the sweetie for you? Fill out an adoption application today! 

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All of our available adoptable dogs are on Facebook, Petfinder, and our website. If a dog is no longer listed it means they have an adoption pending.

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We are a nonprofit organization - all adoption fees go towards the rescue, veterinary care, and transportation of these dogs in order to get them ready for their forever homes.

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We are a shelterless rescue. All of our dogs are housed in foster homes to help them de-stress and get used to a home environment while they await adoption, giving us the opportunity to understand their personalities and needs.