Nala
5 year old spayed white English female, 97 lbs
Nala is a super sweet girl who is a delightful combo of relaxed and playful. Nala had a very rough start in life. She was bred multiple times by a back yard breeder , lived outside, and never had any love and attention. Now her life has changed and she’s embracing it. She’s still a little anxious and nervous sometimes, but her happiness is clearly showing. She’s a pretty English lab with a soft coat and incredibly expressive light brown eyes. Nala is very overweight, but she’s not a huge eater and she is loving her walks, so we’re sure she’ll lose the weight over a period of months. Nala is now house trained. She had no idea what a dog bed was, but now she’s learned and she loves dog beds. Nala doesn’t know any commands, but she’s pretty good on a leash. She can be underfoot tho and would be a tripping hazard for an unsteady person. She just wants to be close to her person. Nala looks at you adoringly when you pet her, as if she can’t believe she’s getting attention. She loves toys but isn’t sure what the ball is all about. We think she might learn to retrieve in time but won’t be avid about it. Nala is great with other dogs and likes to follow the foster’s male lab around. When he howls at sirens, she copies him with a very gentle, quiet howl. She would be fine as an only dog we think, but would be fine with a dog buddy too. Nala hasn’t been in a car at all before coming to us, so she’s a bit anxious. She doesn’t know how to get in or out without help. She’ll learn and would probably be a good candidate for a ramp. She is quiet in the car and travels well, but doesn’t relax. That will come in time. We think she’d be fine with kids but they should be age 7 or older. As always, we want Nala to go to a home where someone is around most of the day. She’s a beautiful girl inside and out and will blossom with love and care.
If you’re interested in Nala, please text Judy with information about you and your family, your location and your lab history. Text to (831)261-3409.
Deputy (Dep)
7 year old neutered yellow male mix, 93 lbs
Deputy is a mellow guy. He’s incredibly sweet and adores people and he’s definitely a “leaner.” He was surrendered to the Monterey SPCA because his owner was moving and he spent a few weeks there before being adopted. The couple who adopted him are seniors and they just decided that they don’t have the energy or the mobility to give Dep what he needs. Deputy looks like he might be a mix of a lab and a Great Dane. He has a very regal look but when he grins, it makes everyone smile. He’s tall and gangly and so very sweet. He is house trained and has generally good house manners, tho he will counter surf if there is food left out….and he’s tall enough to be able to reach it. He sleeps through the night on a dog bed next to the foster’s bed. He is not a chewer or a digger. He’s learned not to jump up. He knows sit and lay down, but still pulls pretty hard on a leash. Deputy adores his walks and loves meeting people. He has lots of energy and can easily go on a two hour walk if you choose to do that. He’s fabulous with everyone, even little kids and great with every dog he meets, both big and small. We think he’d love having kids in his new family and would be good with kids of all ages. Deputy was probably kept in a back yard a lot before coming to us because he’s fascinated and curious about new sounds and sights. Sometimes he acts like a big puppy, so excited to go to new places and experience new things. He can be a bit of a ham. He adores the beach and likes to wade in the water. Deputy has no interest in retrieving or playing with toys but it may be that he’s never really been exposed to them. He doesn’t seem to know what to do with them. He sticks close to his people and loves attention and affection. He rides well in the car and gets in by himself. Dep is fine left alone for a short period in the house as long as the TV is on (and/or music). He sleeps and waits for you to come home. As always we want him to go to a home where someone is around most of the time. He’s a really smart boy and picks things up quickly. He’s very devoted to his people and is an incredible dog. He has so much personality and whoever adopts him will adore him.
If you’re interested in adopting Deputy, please text Judy with information about you and your family, your location and your lab history. Text to (831)261-3409.
Scout
5-6 month old yellow male puppy, 51 lbs
Scout is available again, through absolutely no fault of his own, and we now feel that Scout could be adopted as an only dog to the right family, tho we’d still love him to have a dog buddy. Scout is a darling boy with lots of good puppy energy.He also loves to cuddle. Scout was found as a stray and fortunately some good people helped him make his way to MBLRR. He’s the cutest boy with his big paws and the softest, most lush coat you’ve ever felt. We think he might have some golden retriever in him. He also has the sweetest face. Scout probably didn’t have the best treatment in his early months, but he so wants to trust. He loves to snuggle, gives kisses and melts in your lap when you start petting him. Belly rubs are a favorite. He’s a puppy and has major puppy energy, followed by big naps. Like most puppies his age, he is very curious and can be chewy, but he redirects well to appropriate toys. He’s initially nervous meeting new people but warms up quickly. He is friendly with other dogs and plays well with them once he trusts them. Everyone who meets him comments on how adorable he is. Scout is looking for security and love and forms attachments quickly.He follows his foster mom from room to room and enjoys staying close. He’s house trained and loves jumping up on the couches to take a nap. He sleeps through the night in a crate, tho probably doesn’t need one. Scout is new to the leash, and tho he doesn’t pull all that much, he weaves back and forth. He does jump up on some people when excited, but it’s a soft jump and will be easily trained. Scout adores the foster’s female lab and follows her moves. He loves having a mentor dog, but he’s gained enough confidence in his foster home that we think he would be fine as an only dog as long as he has regular playdates with other dogs. Scout is a fun, energetic puppy when in the house or on the property, but he gets a little nervous about new people and new noises when outside. He’s come a long way in a short time and we are sure he’ll acclimate well to a new home. He rides nicely in a crate in the car. Scout is smart and would really benefit from a training class. We think he’d be fine with kids but a calm household would be best for him, so older kids would be better. As always, we want Scout to go to a home where someone is around most of the time. He’s a total love and has a gentleness about him that is lovely for a young pup.
If you’re interested in adopting Scout, please text Judy with information about yourself and your family, your location, and your lab history. Text to (831)261-3409.
