Meet Harper | Rehome With Love Pet Adoption

NEED TO REHOME A SWEETHEART OF A DOG
I adopted Harper about a year ago, from a local rescue, but she's just never really settled in with my family -- or I guess in some ways I've never really settled in with her. She's a very sweet, mixed-breed dog who gets along well with other dogs and adults. I think she would get along well with older children after getting to know them -- she's a bit shy when she first gets to know people, and I think small children would be a bit of a shock to her at first, but I think she'd adjust.

Our problem here is that, while I have another dog, she was raised in a cage at a puppy mill and just honestly doesn't know how to play. Harper desperately wants another dog, preferably medium-sized, who would enjoy racing around the backyard tumbling around and playing. She and I have never figured out a way to play -- she doesn't seem to be able to learn how to fetch a ball, or a stick, and though she's ecstatic when I go out in the backyard with her, neither of us can come up with a way to play with the other.

I just don't think she's living her best life with me, and I often look over at her and just feel guilty and like she's just in the wrong home. I know the right home with a fun, medium-sized (or even large) dog is out there for her!

I did have her breed evaluated by Embark, and it turns out she's 26 % Lab; 23% Supermutt (which includes Bullmastiff/Neapolitan Mastiff/Great Pyrenees/ and American Bulldog; 14% Chow; 13% Cane Corso; 7% American Foxhound; 7% Golden Retriever; 6% Rottweiler; and 4% German Shepherd Dog!

Pet's Name: Harper

Dog: Primary Breed: Labrador Retriever

Primary Breed (if not in list): Looks mostly like a small, try-colored Great Pyrenees

Birthdate (an estimate is okay): May 2022

Age Category: Adult

Where did you get your pet?: Rescue

Adoption Day (when did you adopt your pet? An estimate is okay.): May 2024

Gender: Female

Size (at full-grown): Medium

Weight (in pounds, at full-grown size): 44

Primary Color: Black (Mostly)

What are your pet's favorite toys and activities?: Playing with other dogs; soft furry toys

Has your dog received any formal obedience training?: Yes

What commands does your dog know?: Was such a nervous wreck in the car going to class, she didn't learn much

How does your dog react to being left alone for short periods?: whines when you leave but then is fine

Are there any specific triggers that cause your dog anxiety or stress?: CAR RIDES!

Is there a daily routine that works well for your dog (feeding, walking, sleep)?: As long as she gets her two meals a day and gets to sleep in the same room as you, she's fine.

Medical History and Care:

Vaccinations up to date

Spayed or Neutered

House/Litter-Trained

Microchipped

Special Diet

Special Needs

Never Vetted

Unknown

Does your pet have any history of health issues or medical conditions that potential adopters should be aware of?: Was heartworm-positive, but is now clear

Has your dog ever shown any challenging behaviors, such as biting a person or another pet? If so, please share some context.: No - just shy. Oh, is a HORRIBLE car rider. Pants frantically, drools, will throw up. Has to be tranquilized

How often does your dog require grooming (e.g., bathing, brushing, trimming)? : brushing every other week; bathing once a month

Does your dog have a dental care routine (e.g., brushing, chews, professional cleanings)?: has healthy clean teeth; I brush them semi-regularly

Personality:

Playful

Constant Companion

High Energy

Medium Energy

Low Energy

Stubborn

Timid

Needs Training

Friendly to Strangers

Good with Other Dogs

Good with Young Children

Good with Cats

Bonded Pair

Requires A Fenced Yard

Crate Trained

Purebred

How is your dog with other dogs?: Very friendly: Loves meeting and playing with other dogs.

How is your dog with cats?: Not sure: Haven't had enough interaction to determine.

What's the most endearing thing about your dog?: She's just a sweetheart! She also has taken her soft squeaky toys outside in the back yard and strategically placed them equidistant from each other so that every sector of the yard is covered by a toy - no sector has been left uncovered! It's sort of like she can't believe the whole backyard is hers!

What criteria are important to you when considering an adoptive family or home for your pet?: I'm planning to interview the potential adopters to be sure they plan to keep Harper forever. I believe she's had enough disruption in her life and feel like she needs to find her forever home this time for sure.

Is there anything else you'd like your pet's new family to know?: Whoever gets Harper will be a very lucky family!

Why are you rehoming your pet (primary reason)?: Housing is Inadequate for Pet

Details about rehoming reason (if needed): Feel like she's not in the right place - she needs a home with other playmates.

If applicable, do you have the legal right or necessary permission from the breeder or rescue organization to rehome this pet? :

Not Applicable

Yes

How long will you be able to keep your pet before you may need to consider surrendering him or her to a rescue?: Not an option, my pet will stay with me for as long as it takes

Who is your veterinarian?: Dr. Nick Chambers

What do you feed your pet, and does he/she have any feeding quirks or preferences?: Purina One

Do you currently have pet insurance?: No

Would you consider a long-distance adoption?:

Yes

Maybe

City, State: West Columbia, SC

Zip Code: 29205

How did you hear about us?: Google Search

Service Level: Courtesy Listing: Self-Managed (Free)