The status of Sawyer was
last posted on 03/24/25 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Male Dog, Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retriever / Terrier / Mixed
Description:
Sawyer is a sweet and playful young mixed-breed pup who’s expected to grow into a medium-sized dog. While he has all the joyful energy of a puppy, Sawyer has a mellow side and prefers the calm company of older, more relaxed dogs. A quieter home environment would be the perfect match for this sensitive boy, as too much hustle and bustle can make him uneasy.Sawyer loves going on walks, playing with his toys, and is always up for earning treats—he’s very food motivated, which makes training easier! He’s still learning the ropes when it comes to leash walking and would benefit from a patient family willing to continue working with him. Sawyer is also working on resource guarding, so a home experienced with positive reinforcement and consistency will help him thrive.If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a fun-loving heart and gentle soul, Sawyer might just be the perfect addition to your family.If you're looking for a fun-loving, energetic puppy who’s eager to learn and grow, Sawyer could be the perfect addition to your family! He's looking for a home where he can continue his training and be given lots of love, patience, and playtime. Could that be with you?This litter was rescued from a euthanasia list in a high kill shelter in Texas.Meet and greets are by appointment only. An approved application is required to schedule a meeting. Check out our events page for upcoming open adoption events!We have no additional back story or update for this dog at this time. When we do, it will be updated here. This is all the information we have currently. Approved Applicants may make the adoption fee payment by clicking donate above. Partial adoption fees will not hold a dog. Dogs adopted with our rescue come with FREE training from #GoodPup to help you build strong bonds from the start! If upon meeting the dog of your choosing at your scheduled pickup time you find that you aren't a good match, your deposit will be fully refunded. Adoption fees include vaccines up until time of adoption, microchip, spay/neuter and 1st 30 days of free Pet insurance. We are not affiliated with Pet First pet insurance. (you have to sign up for the insurance or it will not go into effect). Adoption fees help cover the medical care of the animals while he or she waits for a new home, as well as food and transportation costs. These fees help to provide care for the other animals in the shelter or rescue group who may have medical bills that are much higher than any possible adoption fee. The money also acts as a donation to help support the organization as a whole, allowing the group to continue its efforts to rescue and rehome pets. The dogs in our care are fostered in Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. While all dogs are picked up during our scheduled times, sometimes transport dates change due to unforeseen circumstances. More questions? Read our FAQs here: https://4p4l.org/faqs/ Breed labels are a "best guess" by a shelter veterinarian and cannot be guaranteed. A new study has concluded that (in layman's terms), breed assumption is NOT indicative of behavior in mixed breed dogs. Therefore, if a dog looks presumably to be a German Shepherd breed, one cannot assume the dog will have a high prey drive. From the study: "Although many physical traits were associated with breeds, behavior was much more variable among individual dogs. In general, physical trait heritability was a greater predictor of breed but was not necessarily a predictor of breed ancestry in mutts. Among behavioral traits, biddability—how well dogs respond to human direction—was the most heritable by breed but varied significantly among individual dogs. Thus, dog breed is generally a poor predictor of individual behavior and should not be used to inform decisions relating to selection of a pet dog" - https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abk0639
