Roxy, Labrador Retriever For Adoption In Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Lab Rescue

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Roxy, Labrador Retriever For Adoption In Atlanta, Georgia

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Description:

Roxy is a three year old, 55 pound lab mix that was wandering in a neighborhood until she was trapped by animal control and brought back to the shelter. It was obvious that she had a litter somewhere but there were no puppies in sight. She was very nervous when we got her and were lucky that one of our best fosters was available to take her. She has had her for a few months now and Roxy has come a long way, but she will need an experienced owner to gain her confidence and we are committed to training for her as well. FROM THE FOSTER: The Transport arrived and delivered Roxy, a quivering, shaking mess of a dog huddled in my driveway. She was glad to come into the house and laid down under the kitchen table and seemed to relax. From time to time, she would get up, and wander the kitchen whimpering. We don’t have much of a backstory on her, but Animal Control had to trap her and she had recently had a litter, but there were no puppies picked up or with her. I’m sure the whimpering was her grieving her pups. She had also been eating garbage to survive. A good diet with nutritious food has made a huge difference. Her coat is soft and shiny and she is muscular, but sleek now. The first two weeks with me she didn’t want to go for a walk. We could only get past two houses on the block and she would freeze. Now she loves her walks and runs to the back door when I say walk or get the leash. It has been a long time getting her to fit into the household. She is great with me and fairly obedient, but she is still trying to figure the cat out. She is OK when out walking and we meet other dogs and owners. She is still very wary, but I have walked her with my friend and also with a neighbor and her dog. Roxy just doesn’t like surprises When Roxy first arrived, she was afraid of everything and everyone. Slowly she has gotten into the rhythm of the household and is settled when people come over. The regulars don’t get barked at when they come to the door, but if strangers arrive, she is a good guard dog. Roxy is smart and also very food motivated. She will sit and stay for her meals, and we are working on other commands. I think she is like Scarlet O’Hara saying she’ll never be hungry again, so she will do anything for kibble or a treat. Despite having a big bark, she is gentle. I have taken food and toys out of her mouth, picked her up and wiped her paws. She is very compliant on these things. Roxy needs structure and she also needs exercise. A fenced backyard is a must so she can run around, actually zoom around. She enjoys lying in the sun out in the yard. She has been a great companion to me, especially in the evenings where she just wants to be near and is curled up on her bed in the family room next to me. She is crate trained and sleeps through the night, never fussing at all. She has never had a potty accident in the house. I feel this dog would be best as an only dog with an experienced dog owner. I think kids are going to be too much for her at least right now as she continues to decompress and get her confidence back. Structure, consistency and love will give her what she needs to get over her past traumas. She is going to need some time, but she adapts quickly and is true to whoever the person is who is feeding her.##1983701##Adoption processAtlanta Lab Rescue holds an adoption event once a month. Date, location, and time are posted on our Facebook page, website, and Instagram.

Breed:

Labrador Retriever

Category:

Dogs

Color:

Black

Sex:

Female

Posted:

February 29 on Get-Pet