Missy #2

Adopters must meet these requirements: Setting: Rural, Suburban Dwelling: Single Family Home Fencing: Needs fence either physical or underground. Training Addendum Mar 7, 2026: Missy is shy around some men when she first meets them but as soon as you get her trust the real dog come out and you find a happy and friendly pup. She enjoys being in the yard, and likes to play with other dogs. She will go investigate tossed toys but hasn't started bringing them back yet. She takes treats gently. She would love a home with an active family that has a fenced yard so she can play and get the exercise and training she needs to thrive. Kids 10 and up as we have no history of her living with any. She played with other dogs at her rescuers and the shelter. She has been out with other dogs at the Pet Lodge and did great. Have no cat history. Knows sit and come working on other commands. She is a yung dog and will have a Traing Addendum. She may be house trained and is keeping her room clean at the Pet Lodge. Pulls some on lead and could benefit from a with an Easy Walk Harness. Missy was a stray to a rescuer. A family found her out in the middle of nowhere and brought her home with them after checking at houses closest to where they found her. They tried to find her owners by contacting Animal Control, adds in the local paper and online but no one came to get her. They couldn't keep her as they had 3 dogs so they turned her into the local shelter who asked us to find her a good home. Missy- 2 year old black spayed female. Up to date on vaccines. Heartworm Positive (Non-Symptomatic) See Below Note about her Heartworm Treatment. Spayed on 5 March needs to take it easy until 15 March. Needs Distemper Leptospirosis, Lyme & Canine Influenza vaccines between 25 March & 1 April . Weighs 42 lbs. ideal is 60 lbs. Being fed 2 cups AM & PM 1 cup at noon of Puppy food to help her gain weight. Note: Heartworm is highly treatable and treatment will be provided, at no cost to the adopter, at one of Lab Rescue's designated vets. Completing Heartworm treatment at the veterinarian designated by the Rescue is a requirement of adoption. To meet Missy: 1. Adoption Coordinator (AC) should refer any applicant interested in a Heartworm positive dog to the Heartworm information posted on our website at: https://www.lab-rescue.org/heartworm & https://www.lab-rescue.org/heartworm-protocol to learn the basics of Heartworm treatment. 2. If the applicant is still interested in the dog, AC will confirm that the dog is still available and a good fit for the family. 3. If available and a good fit, AC will have applicant contact the dog's foster. 4. If approved, AC will set up a meeting referral for the dog. AC will ensure at least 24 hours between referral posting and scheduled meeting for Heartworm Coordinator (HC) to provide the Heartworm briefing. 5. AC will request the briefing and provide the contact details (name, phone number, email address) to the HC at: heartworm@lab-rescue.org. 6. HC will notify AC after Heartworm briefing has been completed. Note: HEARTWORM BRIEFING MUST TAKE PLACE BEFORE APPLICANTS GO TO MEET THE DOG. See Medical Tab. From Rescuer.