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Hi, I'm

Star

Labrador Retriever

currently located at

Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter

Kansas City, MO

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age

Adult

gender

Female

color

Black

size

Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

pet id

45014596

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My story

Pet Location: Canine Behavior Center - Please arrive at the shelter by 4:00 on adoption days to meet me!I`m Enrolled In A Training Program: Yes, LIFT University. This is a program to build confidence and impulse control.Can Live In Apartments: NoRequires Fenced In Yard: Yes, I must have a fenced in yard.Housetrained (Potty-trained): YesCrate trained: YesCan Go Home With Other Dogs: Yes, I must go home with another friendly, social dog.Must Meet Adopter`s Current Dog(s) Before Going Home: Yes, your dog will need to be with you when you come to meet me.Does Well With Cats: Yes, I am friendly and gentle with cats and also farm animals. Can Go Home With Children: Yes, but I must meet children ages 0-9 prior to going home.Must Meet All Family Members Before Going Home: NoSome of Wayside`s pets are eligible for a Slumber Pawty, a 7-10 day in-home trial period pre-adoption.Slumber Pawty Eligible: YesI must go home wearing a martingale collar, which is an anti-slip collar.Check out my super cool new video! Scroll through my pictures to see it.Hi there, I’m Star! I’m affectionate, silly, playful, and so much fun! I might be just a little cautious and shy until I get to know you, but once you’re the person who I trust and feel safe with, I will love you deeply with everything I’ve got. I’ll be your constant companion and loyal friend. I’ve been through a lot of change and instability in my life, but I try my best not to let that get me down. Once we’re family, I hope that you’ll wonder what you ever did without me in your life. Yep, I’m that special. And I can’t wait to be your dog. That’s all I’ve ever wanted…to belong and to be loved. I’m an adorable, 2-year-old, 49-pound Black Lab mix, with expressive ears, gentle eyes, the sweetest smile, and a lovely, delightful personality. I’m already housebroken and crate trained, and I even know how to use a dog door. How about that? I came to Wayside when my previous owner could no longer take care of me. I miss her. My life hasn’t been easy, though, and coming to the big shelter was scary and confusing. I still remember trembling in my kennel those first few days. Then the best thing ever happened, when I was able to spend several weeks in a loving foster home. Ah, I was finally able to relax and just be myself. Those were the best weeks of my life. I’m back at the shelter now, where it will be easy for you to find me. I feel rested a

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Star, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter

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3901 Martha Truman Road

Kansas City, MO 64137

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