Crowley Labrador Retriever & Pit Bull Terrier Mix Columbia, TN

Thank you for choosing to adopt or foster and aid in the rescue efforts of RARE! 

**Adoption Interest Form REQUIRED via our website Rarerescue.org**

Meet Crowley!

If you're looking for a sweet and gentle companion who loves to be goofy, play fetch and also chill and just hang out, Crowley is your guy! Fill out an adoption application at rarerescue.org today!

Crowley is truly the best dog. So, he doesn't really like other dogs in his face and likes to be the center of attention...he never has accidents, doesn't chew on anything but his toys, and lays on his bed or on the couch with you if you want to cuddle. He's gentle, laid back and a gem of a dog.

Crowley came to us when his elderly owner was unable to care herself anymore and Crowley by extension. He had wound up being boarded at a vet and his time had run out. The family said they're only option was to euthanize him because all the shelters in their area were full. Thanks to our amazing RARE community, we were able to find him a foster and he's ready for his true forever home.

His fosters say he's a gentle giant and thinks he's a lap dog. He was overweight when he first came to us, weighing over 100 lbs, but now he is at a healthier weight of 78 lbs and looks amazing! He has the sweetest spirit and is just so happy to be involved in things. Plus, he looks very dashing in a bowtie! He loves balls, sticks and toys and playing them in the backyard. While he does love to run around outside, inside he's chill and does great in a crate overnight or in a dog bed. He'd probably sleep in your bed if you'd let him. He also likes to get out and about with his fosters for walks and hang out at restaurants and patios. He's house trained and crate trained. He loves every human he's met, including children!

He may do well in a home with a submissive female dog, but he would do best as the only dog since his previous person did not socialize him with other dogs growning up. He's 8 years young and has lots of life to live. Even bigger dogs can have a life span of 14-16 years or more, so please don't let his age prevent you from giving Crowley the home he deserves for many more years to come. 

BASIC INFORMATION:

Suggested Breed(s): Lab/Pittie mix
Gender: Male/Neutered
Approx. Age or D.O.B: 06/08/2016
Approx. Weight: 80 lbs
Coat Type: Short
Good around most dogs: Selective, has done well with submissive females, most likely will need to be the only dog
Good around most cats:  A little too interested in playing with them
Energy Level: Medium - loves to play with sticks and play fetch but also loves to cuddle at home
Fence yard may be required: Preferred, great on walks just really enjoys playing catch with sticks etc. in a fenced yard

STEPS TO ADOPT:

Read the adoptable’s bio below, including their adoption fee

Go to RARErescue.org and Read our ADOPTION PROCESS page under the "Adopt" section 

Complete the  DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM (located on our website RARErescue.org)

We understand that it is important to you to find the right fit for your family. We feel the same way! The DOG ADOPTION INTEREST FORM is important and REQUIRED for this reason. 

All of our Adoptables are:

Spayed/neutered; Up to date on vaccines; Heartworm tested if six months or older (& kept on heartworm preventative and treated for heartworms if positive when entering our program): Microchipped prior to adoption

BREEDS: We are not breed experts. The breed(s) listed for each adoptable are best guesses or suggestions.

PLEASE NOTE: We are a non-profit organization without municipal or government funding. Veterinary/Medical expenses are constant for an animal rescue. Our adoption fees not only help to provide vetting and care for the animal being adopted, but they also help to cover heartworm treatments and other treatable ailments that many animals, that would otherwise be euthanized, need in order to be made available for adoption.

Please understand that adopting an animal is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT to that animal and there will be veterinary expenses throughout their life that can often cost several hundreds, if not thousands of dollars (without pet insurance), especially without annual checkups and preventative care.  As a potential family for this pet you are responsible for their safety and that includes keeping them on your property.

***If you are not in the middle Tennessee area, transport can potentially be arranged to approved homes, depending on distance and local adaptability. We normally do not allow adoptions outside of 1.5 hours driving distance.