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Hi, I'm

Abigail D10847

Labrador Retriever

currently located at

Ruff Start Rescue

Princeton, MN

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age

Adult

gender

Female

color

Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut

pet code

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My story

Hi friends Abigail the Perfect here. My foster mom also calls me Abba-daba-ding-dong and Abacadabra. I came into a local shelter after being left in an apartment and later owner surrendered after neighbors called because I was having choir practice. When I came into the shelter I was a bit shy, but very quickly warmed up to people and discovered dog friends are AMAZING. I am overall a great girl, hence being titled "the Perfect," and I have loads of energy and a few quirks as I am still learning. Most importantly my priority in life is play. It is very important to have fun, and I maximize this every day. My foster mom says I am the only dog she has seen multitask play. I can chew on stuffy and kick a wobble ball around the yard at the same time! On balls...I have massive herding skills. I am not sure where I am herding the ball, but I will go and go and go. My foster mom calls this wrecking ball time because of the gleeful chaos I cause. With other dogs, I was initially really sensitive and would squeal when touched during play. That has changed and now I could play and wrestle all day. I am a bit relentless in encouraging friends to play and fully feel every dog will be my friend, if I just try hard enough. As a result I will go best with a doggie friend that has a similar attitude on play, or my doggie friend might not appreciate me as much as they should. I love wrestling and can be mouthy in my play. You know how I love toys? I also am ok with sharing my toys (my foster mom says that this should be slowly introduced in a new home). My biggest quirk is I have a passion for chewing through leashes and harnesses. I am working on it, but I am not a tie out kind of gal, because I can free myself with great ease. A fenced in yard is the ideal fit. I LOVE car rides and adventures. I have shopped at several store and had a grand time. I do occasionally attempt to shoplift because I do not understand money, so that needs to be watched. I don't want to end up in jail. I am house broken and crate trained. In my crate I do have choir practice now and then, so shared walls might not be the best fit. On training, I know sit, shake and down. On leash, I can pull and do best with a harness. My ideal home is looking for a playful, social, energetic dog. I would love another friendly dog companion but that is not needed. If someone is interested in dog sports we might have a really good time trying together. I am pretty much a go anywhere dog. When I am bored I can get a bit playfully mouthy and I do not always watch where I am going so older kids might be a better fit. I am in my canine adolescence and still learning. I generally have good house manners, but sometimes need reminders that shoes aren't toys (shoplifting). When my foster mom is doing chores I am always willing to lend a helping paw by following her around and offering my assistance and inspection services. If I sound like a match, please fill out and application so my foster human can talk to you!

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Abigail D10847, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.

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Ruff Start Rescue

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PO Box 129

Princeton, MN 55371

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