A well mannered black lab in Houston needs a home.

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October 23, 2017, 10:49 PM

Sportshooter

A well mannered black lab in Houston needs a home.

My nephew had a client that moved away abandoning this black lab. He’s 5 yrs. old and has an easy going temperament. My nephew’s landlord doesn’t allow pets so we’re trying to find a good dog a new home.
The lady at the animal shelter said he would have little chance of being adopted and would be put down. They are seeing a record number of animals that have been abandoned because of the flooding in the area. Shoot me an email if interested.

October 23, 2017, 11:22 PM

V-Tail

quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
The lady at the animal shelter said he would have little chance of being adopted and would be put down.

That is heartbreaking. I wish I could take him.

October 23, 2017, 11:53 PM

Edmond

If it gets too close, take him to a shelter in Austin. They're a no kill city. At least he'd have more of a chance there, IMO.

Why did she think there was little chance of him being adopted?

October 24, 2017, 09:29 AM

coloradohunter44

Can you posts some pics? I know hunters up north love labs, and sharing a pic with folks may be helpful in finding him a good home.

October 24, 2017, 09:45 AM

Ricardokid11

Tracysdogs.com are in Texas and have found a lot of dogs forever homes. Great organization!

October 24, 2017, 10:32 AM

Sportshooter

Because of the recent flooding, the shelters are inundated with abandoned pets. Taking care of the family in hard times doesn’t always include a pet.
I’ll get some pictures and be ready to email them. I’ve never posted pictures on SF.
I’ll also follow up on any suggestions. He won’t be put down if I can help it. Thanks

October 24, 2017, 10:51 AM

Pistolria

Try these guys out. I have worked with Lab Rescue here in Florida, but would imagine this group is similar.

http://hotlabrescue.org/hotlab/index.jsp

http://www.txlabrescue.org/#xl_xr_page_index

October 24, 2017, 10:58 AM

cmr076

quote:
Originally posted by Sportshooter:
Because of the recent flooding, the shelters are inundated with abandoned pets. Taking care of the family in hard times doesn’t always include a pet.
I’ll get some pictures and be ready to email them. I’ve never posted pictures on SF.
I’ll also follow up on any suggestions. He won’t be put down if I can help it. Thanks

blows my mind. Id have my pets over my head while treading water, if necessary. It wouldn't even be a question

October 24, 2017, 11:05 AM

comet24

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Originally posted by Pistolria:
Try these guys out. I have worked with Lab Rescue here in Florida, but would imagine this group is similar.

http://hotlabrescue.org/hotlab/index.jsp

http://www.txlabrescue.org/#xl_xr_page_index

I agree with this. The lab rescue group here in MD/VA/DC metro area is great. My parent's current dog is a rescue the group took from a WV shelter.

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October 24, 2017, 11:19 AM

bozman

We just put down our 15-year-old female on Saturday (that was rough). My surviving dog needs a companion as he is now depressed (and so is the wife).

I wish I were in Texas as it would be a slam dunk for me (I am in Ohio).

October 24, 2017, 11:32 AM

Pistolria

Best Friends has been in the Houston area helping rescue pets. They have sent quite a few dogs over to Jacksonville for foster and adoption.

https://bestfriends.org/hurricaneharvey

October 24, 2017, 11:45 AM

kg5388

quote:
Originally posted by bozman:
We just put down our 15-year-old female on Saturday (that was rough). My surviving dog needs a companion as he is now depressed (and so is the wife).

I wish I were in Texas as it would be a slam dunk for me (I am in Ohio).

Sounds like time for a sig forum relay to get this dog to a new home

I can chip in for gas money

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October 24, 2017, 12:34 PM

smschulz

Can you post a pic?

October 24, 2017, 12:43 PM

Expert308

quote:
Originally posted by kg5388:
quote:
Originally posted by bozman:
We just put down our 15-year-old female on Saturday (that was rough). My surviving dog needs a companion as he is now depressed (and so is the wife).

I wish I were in Texas as it would be a slam dunk for me (I am in Ohio).

Sounds like time for a sig forum relay to get this dog to a new home
I can chip in for gas money

Likewise. I'd think seriously about taking him myself if I didn't already have a house full.

October 24, 2017, 12:53 PM

Sportshooter

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Originally posted by smschulz:
Can you post a pic?

I’m hoping to get that done tomorrow.

October 24, 2017, 12:57 PM

Black92LX

quote:
Originally posted by bozman:
We just put down our 15-year-old female on Saturday (that was rough). My surviving dog needs a companion as he is now depressed (and so is the wife).

I wish I were in Texas as it would be a slam dunk for me (I am in Ohio).

I will gladly drive him from anywhere in Ky to you if we can get a Sigforum delivery chain going.

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October 24, 2017, 01:04 PM

bozman

Post a picture and let me show the wife. She makes the ultimate decisions about pets.

I know she wants a female, but I don't think she would turn away a pup without a home.

I am convinced when I am gone, all of my hard-earned retirement money will be converted into a large pack of dogs

I will be watching for a picture and shoot a link to the wife as soon as it goes up.

October 24, 2017, 02:07 PM

SigM4

quote:
Originally posted by kg5388:
quote:
Originally posted by bozman:
We just put down our 15-year-old female on Saturday (that was rough). My surviving dog needs a companion as he is now depressed (and so is the wife).

I wish I were in Texas as it would be a slam dunk for me (I am in Ohio).

Sounds like time for a sig forum relay to get this dog to a new home

I can chip in for gas money

I'll be going from Dallas/Fort Worth to MO this Sunday. I could get him from there (or even closer to Houston) to as far north as St. Louis if we can make something work.

October 24, 2017, 02:16 PM

bozman

Sportshooter... Please also let us know if he is good with other dogs and kids.

October 24, 2017, 02:32 PM

chellim1

quote:
Originally posted by SigM4:
I'll be going from Dallas/Fort Worth to MO this Sunday. I could get him from there (or even closer to Houston) to as far north as St. Louis if we can make something work.

I can watch him for awhile in St. Louis until someone can take him the next link in the chain....

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