Granite
Adoption Status: Accepting Adoption Interest
Gender: Male
Breed: Labrador Retriever Mix
Age: Est DOB: 11/2025
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: No experience
Kid Friendly: Yes
House Trained: In progress. He tries really hard despite all odds against him!
History and A Note from the Foster: Our sweet little Granite arrived to rescue with his mom and littermates. He is the "litte engine that could!". He was much, much smaller than his siblings and also could not get around normally- wobbling and tripping over his legs that did not seem to work quite right. We knew there was an unknown neuro concern with him and he was placed in a special-needs foster home right away. With the help of our veterinary team and neurologist, we were able to confirm that he does have a spinal deformity. We were hoping that there would be a "fix" for him, but there is not. Instead, he has the potential to live a life (of unknown length- depending on the quality of life he has as he grows older) with laser treatments, water therapy, a wheel chair, and supportive care. This little guy is worth every ounce of effort thrown his way! He is just a little tyke but will grow, of course. He needs a family that is committed to all knowns and unknowns. His long-term supportive care (laser treatments, therapy, etc...) may be costly but crucial. As long as he is comfortable and happy- he could live many years. However, having the mind and heart to know that his quality of life supersedes time of life is an important task.
Is there a family out there that can give him their very best? We hope to hear from you! Granite deserves the world, and more!
Adoption Fee: $760 + tax
Adoption Status: Is this dog available? Submitting an application is the best first step to learning if a dog is still available. There is a chance this dog could have a pending adoption when your application is submitted, however our team will offer approved applicants to be put on a waiting list for that dog. Additionally, we can make recommendations on other dogs that may be a match. Pending adoptions do not mean the adoption is finalized. Why did we implement this change? We implemented this update because, unfortunately, dogs were pending for applicants for several weeks and then the applicant would change their mind. This happens more often with puppies, as applications are submitted impulsivly more often for them. Our process is great because it takes a little time, so impulsive decisions fade. However it was unfortunate for the dogs, and the foster homes, as then the process needed to be re-started. By securing a wait-list we are able to move forward more quickly if a pending adoption falls through. This is a new process for us, so your feedback along the way is helpful! Thank you for supporting rescue and adoption!
