Age: 6 Months (as of 6/1/17)
Weight: 28 lbs (as of 5/10/17)

Location: RI
  
This dog has been spayed/neutered, is up to date on shots, on heartworm preventative and is microchipped.

Meet Zach River!
Zach is one of two males in our group of 7 River pups, and brother to Joe River. We're not sure that the two boys are siblings of the five girls in the group, but they all appear to be Labrador Retriever mixes about 6 months old, and all are from rural Mississippi. The mother of the two boys appears to be a Yellow Lab and her owner believes the dad might be a lab mix. She said there were five in the litter and three of them were given away. The five girls were found under a bridge about the middle of March. Their rescuer tried to find homes for them, but no one wanted a puppy. She herself was going to keep one, but changed her mind at the last minute and surrendered them all to one of our southern rescue partners.

Zach is a happy, friendly puppy who's good with other dogs and would probably be fine with kids. He has not been introduced to kitty cats as of yet. He's not at all timid or shy and loves people - he also doesn't like being alone - he's quite the social one! His pictures don't do him justice - he looks very much like a full-blooded lab, with a very shiny black coat! He's quieter than his kennel mates, but he's a beautiful puppy who just wants to be loved! Being typical puppies these little guys have so much to learn! They'll need house training, crate training (Zach has done fine while crated on long car rides) and will need to learn to walk on a leash (working on it!). We strongly recommend that all our dogs - and especially puppies - attend obedience classes because you get to learn commands together, and it offers an opportunity for confidence building and socialization for the dog, and it also helps to strengthen that ever-important bond between the dog and his human family. It’s lots of fun, too! A well-mannered, obedient dog will be welcomed most anywhere you take him. Though a fenced yard is an ideal place for your puppy to romp and play safely, if that’s not an option then lots of daily leash walks and opportunities to play off-leash in a dog park is the next best thing. A tired dog is a good dog! Dogs of all ages also benefit from mental stimulation – think puzzle toys and games. Puppies are a lot of work and require a strong commitment to teaching them obedience, socializing them with other dogs and people, playing with them and loving them to pieces. It takes a lot of time, energy and patience to bring up a puppy - and it’s totally worth it!

Zach River's all black and a handsome little dude! He's got such sweet brown eyes that just beg you to pick him up and cuddle him! If you're ready to commit to Zach, he's ready to shower you with sweet puppy kisses and warm furry snuggles! Fill out an application today!

Adoption Fee: $550

To apply for this dog, fill out an adoption application on our website:  www.sosarl.org/aa/

**Additional info you should know -  For most of our dogs, we are only guessing at predominant breed or breed mix.  We get to know each of our dogs as an individual and do our best to describe and place them based on personality not breed label.   Some dogs may not yet be in New England, nor ready for immediate adoption.  There may be additional vetting, quarantine, waiting periods and/or fees depending upon your state of residence. If you have questions or concerns on any of this, you can discuss this with your Adoption Counselor.