sir_eccles

Long shot but running out of options. We have been fostering this dog for a while. We wanted to adopt her ourselves but our existing dog wasn't getting on with her. After trying lots of other people who turned out to have allergies, impending hip replacement surgery and all manner of other issues that prevented them adopting her, I'm trying here.

Loula is a 11 month old, Lab/Ridgeback mix. She is potty trained, spayed, microchipped, licensed, and has all shots. She needs some basic obedience training, but learns quickly and is a DOLL who loves babies, kids and other dogs.

Loula is looking for an energetic family who will play with her, take her on daily walks, and spend plenty of time just giving her snuggles and love. Could it be you?

PM me

Speedwell

Sir Eccles, I can't adopt the sweetie myself (and wouldn't in a city apartment where I have already hit the limit of two cats), but I will ask around. I know someone who lives in Phoenix and she might know somebody.

sir_eccles

Thanks I appreciate it.

Weeze

Have you tried any of the local breed specific rescue groups? We just adopted a dog from our local one. Even if they don't have room to enter her in their foster programs, they will probably do a curtesy listing on their websites.

AZ_Alba

try Desert Lab Retriever Rescue

http://www.dlrrphoenix.org/

sir_eccles

I believe we already have.

AZ_Alba

How about East Valley New Life Rescue?

http://evnewliferescue.org/

sir_eccles

Thanks for your help. We are trying to avoid sending her back to a rescue organization. As fluffy as their websites are, some of them have rather hellish shelters.

We have a friend coming around today (or later this week) who is apparently a one woman adoption machine and thinks she knows someone looking for a new dog. Hopefully she'll think Loula is a good match.

MiniBrit

Definitely try Ridgeback Rescue, they often take RR mixes. I dont know about the ones in PHX, but the TX Rescues have them in foster homes and not shelters - they take them OUT of the shelters!

fulwood

I have a dog I rescued from Texas. Had her 5 months now. Not my intent. She is great dog but a puppy at heart and still chews a lot of things. But knows basic commands, is affectionate and is lab Retriever. I listed my dog with a Rescue so she is on their website and I take her to their adoption events when I can. It might be an idea for you as well. I don't want to keep her but will keep her until can find good home for her. I live in Mesa Arizona by the way..

Sue

Hi sir_eccles,

Was just reading this and wondered if you had an update?

sir_eccles

Not much of an update. Loula is still available as far as I am aware. The woman did eventually come round and evaluated her. She sounded confident she knew people would have her but I don't think we have heard back. I think we will be dropping her off at the Petco adoption event (Indian Bend) on Saturday and she will be taking over from then on.

Sue

I'll keep my fingers crossed she finds a new forever home

loula_now_nala

sir eccles - thought you might like to know that everything worked out OK for Loula. My son adopted her at the Indian Bend location and brought her home. I was hesitant at first but can see that this is a fabulous dog. He lives in Telluride and is taking her up there for the winter. Sadly, I don't think she can ski.

All good my friend.

MiniBrit