Lehkonen / Gunner

My story

Please go to our website at www.milehighlabmission.com to find out more about this pet and to submit an adoption application.  Please DO NOT call or email us; all information about current dogs available, adoption donations, vetting, and this specific dog are on our website. We are a non-profit organization and we are completely 100% volunteer run. We DO NOT have a shelter and only approved applicants can make appointments with our foster homes to meet the dogs we have.Our volunteers will not discuss dogs we have available for adoption UNTIL you have an application on file and are approved to adopt.General Notes | Gunner is a handsome 6-year-old Flat-Coat Retriever/Lab mix whose specialty is aiming straight for your heart! This sweet boy is a true sharpshooter when it comes to affection, absolutely gunning for all the pets and cuddles you can offer. He's perfected the art of leaning into a good head scratch and has a knack for making you feel like the most important person in the room. If you're looking for a loyal companion whose sole mission is to fill your life with love and gentle nudges for more pats, Gunner is ready to hit his target in your home. Want to adopt this dog? Please do not email us.  Please fill out the Adoption Application ASAP.  Personality | Gunner is a sweet, gentle soul who absolutely lives for human affection. This handsome 6-year-old Flat-Coat Retriever/Lab mix thrives on pets and will happily soak up all the love you have to give.Story | Gunner was pulled from a high-kill shelter in Houston and is on his way to Colorado to become a mountain pup! Other Dogs | Gunner is great with other dogs. Cats | Gunner has not been cat tested. Children | Gunner is a sweetheart who could be great with kind, respectful children!Training | In progress.Leash | In progress.Activity Level | Moderate. Health Notes | Thank you! | Adoption Donations |  Our adoption donations are $475 for dogs 8 weeks to 1 year, $425 for 1-6 years, $375 for dogs 7-10 years, and $250 for 11+ years of age. Purebred dogs regardless of age are $525. These minimum donations help to defer the costs of initial vet care, food, and supplies while in foster care that currently average over $700 per dog).Meeting Dogs | Foster dogs may have meet & greets by appointment to approved applicants only.  To become an approved applicant - please complete the application process.Please know | Available dogs are updated as soon as possible and we do our best to keep it up-to-date, but occasionally dogs shown may become unavailable without notice due to a pending adoption. We encourage you to put in an application even if you don't see your new family member currently, as once you are approved, we can place you on the waiting list for first priority on the selection of the dogs we do bring in. That means you can often meet a dog upon transport arrival and adopt before they even make it to this page!We can not guarantee that a dog you wish to adopt is available by the time your adoption application is submitted, processed, and approved.  Your application is good for one year from the date of applying for any dog as long as it is a good fit for your family and your lifestyle.June 29, 2025, 2:40 am

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