Meet Blaze
Polk County Humane Society lists Blaze as a male Labrador Retriever in Bolivar, Missouri. He is 7 years old, described in the listing as a Lab mix, and sized as large.
The rescue reports that its pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, and are treated with flea, tick and heartworm prevention. It also reports that its pets are dewormed and that its dogs are microchipped.
Blaze is 100% a good boy who is very friendly with all people. The listing calls him an honest good boy with just the right mix of playful energy and gentle snuggles. He would love a home where he can curl up on the couch, play in the backyard, or hang out with the family.
Blaze came to the shelter from the local pound, where he had been for quite a bit without any luck getting adopted. He was then transferred to PCHS in hopes of increasing his adoption chances.
The rescue is located in Bolivar, Missouri. It makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For adopters farther away, a virtual visit can be done using FaceTime or another app. To arrange one, request an appointment using the same link and note that you want the visit to be virtual.
The listing says that long distance transports to the Denver and Des Moines areas carry an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65). It also lists a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). Transports to St. Louis carry an additional fee of $50 to help cover gas.
To apply for Blaze, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt. The same page has a link to reserve him for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important.
Please confirm Blaze's age with Polk County Humane Society.
Edited by Lily's Second Chance from the listing by Polk County Humane Society. Please confirm details with Polk County Humane Society.
Read Polk County Humane Society’s original description
Hello, I'm Blaze! I'm a 7 year old Lab mix and 100% a good boy. I came to the shelter from the local pound, I had been there for quite a bit without any luck getting adopted. So, I got transfered to PCHS in hopes that it would increase my adoption chances. I'm an honest good boy and very friendly with all people. I'm the perfect age and just the right mix of playful energy and also gentle snuggles. I'd love a home where I can curl up on the couch, play in the backyard, or hang out with the family. I know I'm older- but my life is just starting and I want it to be with you!!If you're interested in adopting me, fill out an adoption application online at www.polkcountyhumanesociety.org/adopt where you will also find a link to reserve me for an appointment. Some pets are in foster homes or may already have an appointment scheduled, so the appointment is important to make sure I will be available to meet you when you come. Polk County Humane Society is located in Bolivar, Missouri, but also makes transports to the Denver, CO, Des Moines, IA and St. Louis areas twice monthly. For potential adopters in those areas, we can do a virtual visit using FaceTime or another app. Just request an appointment using the same link, but note that you want the visit to be virtual. We will call you at the time of the visit once it is confirmed. For long distance transports to Colorado and Iowa, there is an additional $100 fee to cover the cost of the transport ($65) and a health certificate from a veterinarian ($35). For transports to St. Louis, the additional fee is $50 to help cover gas. Going that last mile home for our sweet pets! All of our pets are neutered or spayed, have vaccinations appropriate for their age, treated with flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormed and dogs are also microchipped. #adoptdontshop
About Blaze’s reported breed
Labrador Retriever
Listed as Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is a medium-to-large sporting dog, and the AKC places it in the Sporting Group. Labs tend to be friendly and eager to learn, but many have high energy and need daily exercise and structure. The coat sheds heavily, and weekly brushing helps manage it. The AKC gives a general life expectancy of 11-13 years, and Labradors are prone to weight gain that can worsen joint disease.
Breed information describes general tendencies. It does not tell you Blaze’s personality, health or ancestry. Ask Polk County Humane Society about Blaze as an individual.
Could Blaze be your senior soulmate?
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