Gretchen - Black Labrador Retriever and American Bulldog Dog for Adoption in Andover, Massachusetts

This dog is currently out of state but will be transported to New England shortly with no additional travel costs. The long distance adoption process includes talking to the foster they are living with in the south. Roughly 90% of our dogs are successfully long distance adopted and 10% adopted locally.

TO APPLY:
1) copy/paste this link https://gdrne.com/adopt/adoption-application/
2) OR at the bottom of the page click on "Adoption Policy" and then it will bring up the adoption application.

This girl's trying to make fetch happen! Meet Gretchen, a 2-year-old Lab / American Bulldog mix, weighing 50 pounds (as of 9/13/26). Did you know her dad invented the toaster strudel? Rumor is she was a stray in Tennessee but she's really puff-pastry royalty!

Sure, the Burn Book says something totally different, but Gretchen is a wonderful girl and truly great. She's sorry that people are so jealous of her, but she can't help it that she's so popular! In fact, Gretchen is loving, playful, respectful and a great all around dog. Kids love her, other dogs want to be her, and strangers can't get enough! She's even good with cats (even though they wear sweatpants.) You couldn’t ask for a sweeter dog. But she does wonder why she didn't get a candy cane gram from Regina George even though she was her best friend for years and NEVER shared any of her secrets?! Like how every Thursday she'd meet up with Shane Oman in the projection room above the auditorium?! It's totally not fair and we should totally just stab Caesar!!

Sorry. Where were we? Oh yes! Back to you! Gretchen would like you to know that she walks well on a leash, good with crates and loves to cuddle. She's apparently housebroken as well. Gretchen cannot believe this but Black dogs aren’t the ones people choose to adopt... Crazy, right?! They're CLEARLY the best to love! I mean, who's going to give you wardrobe advice (Wednesdays we wear pink)? Or perform "Jingle Bell Rock" with you at your school's Winter Talent Show? Not any other dog, she can tell you that!

So to quote her ex-friend Regina George: "Get in loser. We're going adopting!"

All dogs are up to date on vaccinations and spayed/neutered at the time of adoption. All dogs require professional training to become the best family member they can be.

To adopt or learn more about Gretchen you must fill out an adoption application. To find the application, copy and paste this URL into your browser: WWW.GDRNE.COM/ADOPTION-APPLICATION [Adoption Fee: $495] **

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Please note, GDRNE does not guarantee the breed of any dog or puppy unless stated that we have run DNA. All breeds listed are educated estimates. Note that if the dog is listed as an "Out of town pet" there are NOT additional transport fees - it is included in our adoption fee Our dogs are rescued from various situations. It is most likely that both their parents were strays and even if not, mixes of some sort and that their grandparents were mixes as well. The dog may have some genetic material of an American Staffordshire Terrier (pit bull). The dogs are usually mixes of many breeds, making them a breed all their own - a True and adorable American MUTT. If you are interested in this dog, you must submit an application. Great Dog is not a shelter so there is no building you can visit. Our dogs live in private foster homes until adopted. To learn more about our *shelterless* rescue, adoption fees, and procedures, review the list of Frequently Asked Questions on our website at WWW.GDRNE.COM.

The American Bulldog is a powerful and athletic breed known for its strong build and confident demeanor. They are loyal, courageous, and make excellent family companions due to their affectionate nature. With proper training and socialization, American Bulldogs can thrive in various environments, from active outdoor lifestyles to relaxed indoor settings. Their distinctive appearance and protective instincts make them prized as both working dogs and beloved pets for those who appreciate their bold yet gentle temperament.

The black Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile breed known for its friendly nature, intelligence, and loyalty. They are agile, keen swimmers with a strong work ethic, making them excellent hunting and service dogs. Their glossy black coat is low maintenance and sheds minimally, while their friendly temperament makes them great family pets. Black Labs are known for their outgoing personalities and eagerness to please, making them loving companions in various roles and settings.

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit, shelterless, all-breed rescue group. Our group is comprised of volunteers...