Love Affirmation *LOCAL*

To apply to adopt this dog now, complete our adoption application HERE To see our upcoming events where you can meet some of our dogs, please see HERE Love is available for adoption to Massachusetts residents, as well as those in the other New England states. Age: 10 months (as of 7/19/24) Weight: 33 pounds (as of 7/18/24) Location: RI This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped. Love Affirmation looks to be a pint-sized lab mix puppy who is a sweetie-pie. Love is your classic introvert and is looking for an adopter who will be patient with her and not expect frequent outings outside the home. This litter did not have many social interactions during a young age as they were battling parvo virus. They are currently working on socialization in controlled environments. Love loves other dogs and looks to them for guidance. She is looking for a home with another playful dog to show her the ropes. She is happiest when with other canine friends. She loves a good wrestle or bitey face play session. She can be nervous around new people, particularly with touch and handling so we are going slow while teaching her that pets are good! She has made great strides while in foster care but is still looking for a patient home who does not have too many social expectations of her. She would do best in a household that is quiet and predictable without any young children. Although we prefer to break down barriers to adoption, Love would do best in a home with a fenced yard given her fear around handling. She has mastered the doggie door in her foster home and has done well with housetraining with frequent trips outside. In the right home we promise you will Love this girl! We strongly recommend that all of our dogs, especially puppies, attend obedience classes because you get to learn commands together, and it can build confidence and socialization for the dog. It's also fun! It often takes a lot of time, energy, and patience to bring up a puppy--and it's absolutely worth it. Medical Note: Love is a parvo survivor. Her last symptoms were on 12/6/2023, and we are so happy that she is okay now and ready to find her furever home! An adoption donation is required for each adoption; please see HERE for more information about this. To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website: www.sosarl.org/aa/ * *Additional info you should know - For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix. We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label. Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption. There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.