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Pet Of The Week

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Pet of the Week: Diesel is Darling Yellow Lab Puppy

He will need someone home much of the time to continue his training. He is crate trained and working on housetraining.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Diesel is a darling, 12-week-old, yellow lab mix. He will likely top out around 40-45 pounds full grown.  He has had his first puppy shots, been dewormed, frontlined, and has a HomeAgain microchip.  Diesel is being fostered in Lakeville for a Happy Hound Rescue and is doing very well in his foster home. He will need someone home much of the time to continue his training. He is crate trained and working on housetraining. Please email happyhoundrescue@aol.com for more information on the adoption process. Thanks for considering a rescue dog.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Pet of the Week: Bud is a Loving Yellow Lab in Need of a Home

He is the perfect size, only 45 pounds, and will make an amazing family dog.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Bud is a handsome, one-year-old, yellow lab who loves everyone he meets. He is the perfect size, only 45 pounds, and will make an amazing family dog. He is with a 501(c)3 rescue and has been neutered, vaccinated, heartworm tested and has a HomeAgain microchip.  He is wonderful with other dogs and has lived peacefully with cats. He adores kids of all ages.   Please email for more information on how to adopt or foster Bud at happyhoundrescue@aol.com.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Pet of the Week: 'Foxy the Tarrier' Adores People, Kids

Foxy adores all the people she meets and is very good with young kids.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Foxy is an adorable little terrier mix who weighs in at 33 pounds. She adores all the people she meets and is very good with young kids. She just wants to be next to her person and cuddle up to whoever will pet her. Foxy sleeps right through the night either in a crate or tucked in with one of the kids. Foxy is house trained and is crate trained. She gets along with dogs of all sizes and loves chasing squirrels and other creatures in the fenced yard. She does get along with cats too as there are several in her foster home. Foxy does require a fenced yard and would be great with a stay at home mom …

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Pet of the Week: Ellie Loves Walks and Older Dogs

Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came to rescue with newborn puppies.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came to the rescue with newborn puppies. The puppies have since been adopted, but she is looking for a home of her own. She's very gentle and prefers to play with other gentle or older dogs. She listens very well and is dependably housetrained. She is spayed and fully vetted. Ellie would love a fenced yard or a home with someone who enjoys going for walks. Her adoption fee is $300. She currently weighs 54 pounds. Ellie is currently being fostered in Lakeville and would love a home of her own. For more information, please visit us on our website at www.…

Rod

10:40 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012

What a beautiful dog! Look at these puppies at www.familylovedlabs.com! I didn't know labs could come in so many colors!   more ›

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Pet of the Week: Trick-or-Treat—But Ellie Prefers the Treats

Ellie is a 2-year-old red lab mix who came into rescue with three newborn puppies. The puppies have since found homes, but Ellie is still waiting.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Ellie is ready to celebrate Halloween and would love a family of her own. She's a 2-year-old red lab mix who came into rescue with three newborn puppies.  The puppies have since found homes, but Ellie is still waiting. Ellie likes kids and other dogs and has lived with cats. She loves to go for walks and snuggle with whoever will pet her. Ellie has good house manners and is very laid back inside the house. She is kennel trained and housetrained. She has been microchipped, dewormed,vaccinated, and is scheduled for her spay this week. She will make a wonderful family dog. Ellie is being fostered in …

Monday, October 22, 2012

Pet of the Week: Foxy Loves Cuddling, Hanging Out With Owner

Foxy is a terrier mix who weighs in at 34 pounds and is two years old. Her puppies also need a home.

Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion that is up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Foxy is an adorable little terrier mix who weighs in at 34 pounds and is two years old. She adores all the people she meets and is very good with young kids. She loves to snuggle up on the couch and is happiest when she is with someone. She would be a wonderful companion for someone home much of the time.   Foxy recently had her last litter of puppies—nine healthy little pups who are also looking for homes. Foxy is happy to be done with that and is now spayed and looking for her own home. She just wants to be next to her person and cuddle up to whoever will pet her. Foxy sleeps right …

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