Meet Meatloaf
One-year-old black Labrador | Sweet, goofy, and full of personality
Meatloaf is one of those dogs that makes you wonder how your home ever
felt complete without him. He’s affectionate, goofy, and genuinely
wonderful to live with.
He’s excellent in the car and loves going along for the ride —
coffee runs, pup cups, errands, parks, and even coffee shops are all right up
his alley. He’s fully house trained and crate trained, goes into his
crate when asked, sleeps through the night, and doesn’t make a sound
until you’re up for the day.
At home, Meatloaf is polite and well-mannered. He doesn’t counter
surf and only gets on the couch if invited. He enjoys stuffies, but balls are
absolutely his favorite. He’ll retrieve on repeat, drop them neatly at
your feet, and has been known to carry two at a time — sometimes
optimistically attempting three.
So far he sounds perfect, right? But let’s face it,
nobody’s perfect, not even a dog…
On leash, Meatloaf is pretty good and enjoys his walks. He could use some
fine-tuning with the right handler and needs continued training,
especially when other dogs are around. He is a bit under-socialized with dogs
and tends to use his voice to get their attention. This is not aggression
— it’s enthusiastic, exuberant energy paired with uncertainty.
His tail wags the entire time.
Because some dogs find this level of excitement overwhelming, Meatloaf is
currently working with a trainer to build confidence and better canine social
skills. Continued training will help him feel more comfortable navigating the
world of dogs, and he’s already showing great potential.
Meatloaf would do best with an adopter who appreciates a happy, social Lab
and is willing to continue his training journey. With guidance, structure,
and love, he’s going to be an incredible companion.
If you are interested in meatloaf, please text his Foster advocate.
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