Boo Boo is a very sweet brindle Lab who's time was up at a kill shelter so Judy rescued him.   He's a little scared right now (who wouldn't be), but he just needs a little love to make a great companion.

 

10/24 Volunteer update:  I spent some time with Boo Boo at an event yesterday and was SO impressed with his temperament. He is the biggest sweetest lump you'll ever want to meet. He almost broke through the crate with that big wagging tail of his. He was great with everyone - didn't bark at any of the other dogs. and make a habit of picking a person he liked, sitting down right next to him/her and gazing up with those cute little puppy eyes. They only behavioral issue I saw is that he likes to jump up on people, but it's more because he thinks he's 10 lba and wants to be held - so it's not an overly excited jump. More like a "hold me...". With a little bit of training, he will be THE PERFECT family pet.

 

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.