• Address: Roswell, GA 30076 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/04/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Labrador Retriever - Medium - Adult - Male - Dog - Cloud
Description
Cloud is personality galore. We admit he doesnt exactly fit the looks of a pure bred Lab but hes got everything you could ever want in a best friend a great attitude, a wonderful smile and the ability to immediately make you feel like he loves you like no one else ever could. Hes white all over and his ears are sort of animated like they have a mission all their own. One will stand at attention, while the other seems like its always trying to point to something off to his left. Its very humorous and quite endearing, and his winsome smile shows he has charm like no other. Having never met a stranger, he engages everyone he meets. He loves kids and cats and he just assumes your cheeks are for kissing and your lap is for snuggling. This is one very special little guy. UPDATE FROM CLOUDS FOSTER MOM: Ive had a ton of fosters in and out of my home for several years. They all take a little while to adjust and get comfortable with my pack of permanent fur-kids. Sometimes they take a few hours, sometimes a few days... and in the case of pups that have had little doggy socialization, sometimes they take a few weeks to feel at home enough to play and tackle and run and wrestle with their new doggy foster siblings. Well, Cloud aka Mister McCloud - walked through the door, politely said hey to everyone and immediately became fast friends with the whole lot. Hes just an all around super kid. He wrestles with the wrestling kind and he chases with the ones that like to chase. He speaks Dog very well and is accommodating to his friends wishes. He understands when his senior foster sister tells him to leave her alone that she does not want to be bothered, so he politely gives her a quick kiss and moves on to ask someone else to play. This boy is very affectionate too. I catch him snuggling with one of his foster brothers a lot they take turns resting their heads on each other after playing. He loves his people very much too. After a good wrestling match or a wild backyard run, hell come find you and fall asleep on your feet. Hes working hard on his housetraining and some of his manners still need some tweaking. He loves water a bit too much (even if its in his water bowl) and sticking his head in the trashcan is something were trying to break. But hes picking up pretty quickly on whats acceptable and what is not when inside. It seems that inside is all new to him and he likes it very much. He likes his chew toys but has yet to chew on anything inappropriate. Cloud has the face of an angel a goofy angel, mind you but an angel nonetheless. Hell make some family a wonderful friend. I feel that Cloud will do best with at least one other active, playful dog. Here's video of him combining his swimming and chasing skills. UPDATE 2: Cloud has lived with me a few months now. I must admit that I am quite smitten. Hes a very happy boy and hes always ready for fun. Always. There are a few things though that any potential adopters must be aware of before considering him. And, as is ADS policy, Id like to fully disclose potential deal breakers. First and foremost, Cloud has a drinking problem. We didnt want to admit it at first, but after careful monitoring, it is true. If hes anxious or excited or stressed, hell gulp water excessively and he gets so full he cant control when he relieves himself. He becomes a sort of walking hydrant, sometimes leaving a watery trail in his path as he walks. I dont even think he realizes hes going because hes so full of water. I swear I can hear sloshing sounds when he walks. Ive worked with him a lot, and he has learned much self control, however if hes all jazzed up, he has to be told to stop drinking. And, if he thinks hes not being watched, hell sometimes sneak his gulps full from the bathroom or the birdfeeder or any water reservoir thats handy. His water consumption will probably always need to be monitored and there is no 12-step program for doggies and water, so his new family will have to commit to working with him to ensure he doesnt overdo it. Cloud also suffers from a very severe case of SSS. I dont think I have ever seen such a serious case and I would recommend strongly that his new family accept his affliction and try to help him be as comfortable as possible. It takes a lot of dedication to learn to live with and sleep with a pup with this syndrome. I diagnosed Cloud with SSS or Severe Snuggle Syndrome shortly after he moved in. He loves to snuggle next to you, chew on a chewy and wind down from an afternoon of rambunctious play. Once hes ready for beddy-bye and all ready to tuck himself in for the night, hell stand up, give you a thorough once-over, calculate the best spot to snuggle... and then hell plop onto whatever part of you he has chosen. Usually, his preferred spot is smashed tightly up against you with his head draped over you or his nose tucked securely up under your chin. If, by some unfortunate chance, one of his Golden foster brothers has already taken that spot, hell gladly spread himself flat out on top of you. Or, if hes feeling goofy, hell stretch out directly on top of the other dog which he frequently will use as his very own large hairy mattress. Aside from his need for snuggles and over-watering problem, Cloud is a wonderful kid. Hes very active and needs a good amount of exercise, so a decent sized, fenced yard is definitely mandatory and an energetic playmate or two will keep him happy and content. Its gonna be really hard to let this one go.
Characteristics
Breed: Labrador Retriever [Mix]
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 11775363
additional information
Pet is house trained Pet has been spayed/neutered
Atlanta Dog Squad | Roswell, GA | 404-642-5295 | info@atlantadogsquad.org
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