Labrador Retriever Dogs Available for Adoption in Cedarburg, Wisconsin

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Foster or Adopter Needed by 6/3/26

Pin needs a committed foster or adopter to secure his ride from Fort Bend Animal Services in Texas to Cedarburg, WI with Mutt Life Dog Rescue on 6/3/26 in partnership with Dog Is My CoPilot. Without a home commitment, he cannot make transport.

Meet Pin

Pin’s story has not been an easy one, but he has never stopped being happy, playful, and full of life. When he first arrived at the shelter, he was heartbreakingly underweight. Staff later learned he had been missing for four months, and sadly, his owner had moved out of state and could not take him back.

Since then, Pin has made an incredible comeback and is now healthy, happy, and ready for a fresh start.

Pin is a fun-loving, energetic dog who loves toys, especially squeaky toys, and enjoys playing tug-of-war. He already knows how to sit and is very motivated by treats and attention. He has done well with other dogs in shelter playgroups, though he can be a little exuberant and puppy-like at first because he is so excited to play.

He walks well on a leash overall, but after spending months in the shelter he sometimes gets overly excited and grabs the leash to play tug while walking. Staff are working with him on this, and they believe being out of the shelter environment will help him continue to improve.

Pin has not been tested with cats. Due to his energetic play style and excitement around treats, he would likely do best with older children.

Age: 6 years old
Gender: Male (neutered)
Weight: 63lbs
Breed: Lab Mix
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: not tested
Good with Kids: Yes (older kids preferred)
Leash Manners: Working on it
Potty Trained: Unsure
Crate Trained: Unsure

Pin is looking for a family willing to give him the second chance he deserves. If you are able to foster or adopt Pin, please apply today.

www.muttlife.org

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Adoption fees include the cost of spay/neuter procedure, up-to-date dewormer, vaccinations, heartworm prevention (age appropriate), and certified veterinarian inspection within 30 days of adoption.
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Review adoption requirements and ensure you meet the necessary criteria to apply!

https://www.muttlife.org/adoption-policies
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ADOPTION PROCESS:
1.) Apply: Fill out an adoption application completely and submit all necessary documents.

2.) Application Decision: approved applicants will be notified via phone call and email.

3.) Foster-to-Adopt Trial Period: After approval, you have the opportunity to do a meet and greet and bring your dog home! You get a 5-day foster-to-adopt (FTA) period to make sure it's the right fit.

4.) Final Decision: By the end of the FTA period, please let us know your final decision to adopt or return the dog to our rescue.

5.) Home Visit: After the adoption process, we conduct a home visit either in person or via Zoom meeting to ensure that everything is going well with the transition and to answer any final questions you may have.

6.) Neuter/spay for puppies: for dogs who are not fixed at the time of adoption, we will reimburse for the procedure once we receive proof of spay/neuter. The procedure MUST be done at HAWS Snip Clinic in Waukesha, WI, or Wisconsin Community Veterinarian Center in Madison, WI. If you would like to go through your veterinarian or another location, we will reimburse $125 once we receive proof of the procedure. We recommend spay/neuter around 6 months old.

**Note: Adoptions are not considered final until the dog is neutered/spayed if applicable**

The Labrador Retriever is a popular and versatile dog breed known for its friendly demeanor and high intelligence. These dogs are often used as guide dogs for the visually impaired, search and rescue dogs, and excellent family pets. Labradors are known for their great sense of smell, strong build, and love of water, making them exceptional hunters and swimmers. With their loyal and loving nature, Labradors have rightfully earned their reputation as one of the most beloved dog breeds in the world.