LOLA – A1084823

Lola welcomes people with a big smile in her kennel. She is one shiny  ebony orchid, healthy looking and perfectly dressed.  Her eyes literally sparkle, her teeth are mother of pearl…What a pretty lady ! Lola came to us with kitty cat Cleo as their family had no time for pets anymore….Where are we all running ?? No Time. No Time…And when we turn around and see what we have discounted and lost, it is too late…Hopefully, it is not too late for Lola and Cleo  and that soon enough, they will both find a home to call their own and a master to love. Lola lived with young children and was very playful and tolerant of them. She was very affectionate and playful, good with other dogs, free of any handling issues, house trained although she had occasionally some “accidents” and did chew on household items. Here at the care center, Lola is a great walker. She is one happy camper, strolling around the block, tail wagging and eyes sparkling. She is very patient when another volunteer strikes a conversation with me and just sits by my side, her naughty eyes going from one person to the other. Although there is no space  at this time to let dogs leash free, I can see that  Lola is very playful and an energetic gal who would love to play ball( her eyes that are her hallmark went all excited when she saw one..) as well as  with any toy one might present to her. In a nutshell, Lola is a girly Labrador Retriever, healthy, well cared for, great with kids, cats and dogs(although she was a little shy in one of our playgroups with her peers), very playful and energetic who would do best with an active owner or family who loves walks, playtime , the outdoors and lots of fun in the house… Lola is at the Manhattan Care Center, already dreaming of you..

PROFILE :

Basic Information
Lola is a spayed 5 years old lab mix who is being surrendered due to owner having to take care of her sick mother. Owner stated she has no health issues and last saw a vet in 2015.

Socialization
Bella is very friendly around strangers. She has lived and been around kids ages 4, 6, 7, and was very playful and tolerant of them. She plays in an exuberant manner with adults as well as kids. On walks, Bella will meet all kinds of dogs and she will be playful with them. Owner stated a bit too playful. She lived with a 7 year old cat and she was also very friendly with her. She has never bitten a person or animal.

Behavior
Bella will poop, pee, and destroy stuff indoors. During storms she will whine and go near her owner. She is not bothered if her food is touched while she is eating, if she is pushed off furniture, is held, disturbed while sleeping, brushed, or if someone unfamiliar approaches the house or a family member. Owner has never trimmed her nails. If you attempt to take a bone style treat or a toy away, owner stated she would growl in a game type manner.

For a New Family to Know
Bella is described as friendly, affectionate, extremely playful and anxious with a very high activity level. Owner stated she is very smart and curious. Bella will follow her owner around when home. She likes to play with chew/bone toys and balls. Her favorite games are fetching and tug. She is kept indoors only and sleeps on owner’s room floor. She eats dry dog food. Owner fills up her bowl twice a day. He favorite treats is home food. She is mostly house-trained and will poo and pee a few times a week inside of the house. When she does potty outside she will do it on cement. When she is left alone at home she will whine and destroy household items. She has never been left in a yard or crate trained. She knows commands like sit and stay. She likes to go running for exercise and will pull very hard on a leash. Owner has never walked her off the leash.

Behavior during Intake
Bella was tolerant of handling during intake. She sat on command for treats. She was very playful and distracted by every little sound. After the owner left she whined and scratched her face with her paws. No signs of aggression were displayed during intake.