Sadie

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ADOPT ME ONLINE: https://ophrescue.org/dogs/14187Name: SadieGender: FemaleBreed: Lab MixAge: 2 Years oldWeight: 50 lbsCurrent Location: Alexandria, VAABOUT SADIEMeet Sadie, a lab mix with a big smile and an gleaming coat that catches the light to show off her many shades from honey to chestnut. PERSONALITYSadie is a good-natured and friendly girl. She loves running around and exploring the outdoors. Her playful nature extends to her love of water. With a kiddie pool, Sadie is one happy pup! Sadie is a also a good listener and very smart.COMPANIONSHIPSadie’s foster mom reports that Sadie likes to be near her humans all the time, following them from room to room to keep an eye on everyone. Sadie is a great housemate and will sit quietly on her pet bed or on the floor next to you. Call her name and she’ll join you on the couch for a cuddle and a belly rub. TRAINING AND SKILLSSadie potty trained and does great with a specific routine for going outside. She is also a good girl in her crate. She will sleep quietly through the night in her crate and doesn’t make a fuss about staying in her crate during the day, when no people are the house. She even eats all her meals in the crate. Sadie has good leash manners as well. She doesn’t pull much and stays with her person and nicely follows their lead. She gets excited when she spots another dog or person so she may pull a bit in those situations. But her foster mom says she just needs to shorten Sadie’s leash a bit and let Sadie know to keep walking, and she does so without barking. Sadie is great about coming when called and is very eager to please. She is working on getting used to new dogs in her own home, and does best when allowed to be introduced to them slowly. Following this pattern, Sadie is now very friendly with her foster siblings. Sadie’s foster mom has not seen Sadie interact with cats or children so she isn’t sure how Sadie feels about those critters. LOVE AND AFFECTIONSadie is a very sweet cuddle bug and wants to join you on the sofa. She loves pets and wants to be with her person to devote all her love and loyalty. TRAITS AND IDEAL HOMESadie's ideal home would be one where she has companionship. She would do well as an only dog, or, with multi dog household, she would do best with an experienced, patient owner, who can slowly introduce the pups to each other. Sadie needs regular exercise in a yard or someone who can take her on long walks.Looking for a sweet and loving girl who is equal parts cuddle bug and play buddy? Come and meet Sadie! Included Veterinary Care:Visit to Veterinarian: Health certificate includedVaccinations: Up to date for her ageSpay/NeuteredMicrochippedHeartworm PreventativeFlea and Tick PreventativeWorm/Parasite TreatmentsThis dog tested positive for heartworm disease before arriving to the rescue. Heartworm disease is transmitted to a dog through a bite from an infected mosquito producing a positive test in six months. OPH will treat the dog and provide two weeks of recovery time prior to adoption. Potential adopters will receive detailed information on the disease and their role in completing the recovery process from OPH’s heartworm coordinator. With monthly preventatives, the disease is completely preventable. Read more about heartworm disease here here

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