Lackawanna

Labrador Retriever

3 months, Male, Large

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NAME: Lackawanna

BREED: Labrador Retriever

DOB: May 17, 2026

GENDER: Male

Home Recommendation:  

As a young puppy, he requires a home where someone who works from home or is not out for long periods of time.to help her learn and grow.

He will thrive with plenty of physical exercise, mental enrichment, and opportunities to explore.

Like all puppies, he will need patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement as he learns house training, basic obedience, and good manners.

Personality: 

This sweet boy is the ultimate shadow! He just wants to be by your side, whether that means playing with you or curling up for a cozy nap. He’s calm, affectionate, and eager to please, making him the perfect companion. He may have a little puppy mouthiness when playing, but with a quick redirect to a toy, he’s wonderful. He’s sure to become someone’s very best friend!

Medical: He will be neutered at approximately 6 months of age

KIDS: Yes

DOGS: Yes 

CATS: Should be OK with a Dog Friendly Cat

Training: 

He just started using wee-wee pads when indoors and is learning to walk on a leash, but like any young puppy, he will need continued house training to learn that potty time happens outside. Keeping him in a puppy pen or other appropriately sized, supervised area when he can't be closely watched will help him stay consistent with his potty routine and set him up for success. He will also need basic obedience training, leash training, and continued socialization to help him grow into a confident, well-mannered companion. With patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, he will thrive and become a wonderful member of the family.

He tolerates a crate better at night

WHY DID THEY COME TO WISE :

Some large-scale breeding programs occasionally have dogs and puppies they are unable to place due to medical needs, birth defects, appearance differences, or simply because there is not enough demand. WISE partners with groups working to help provide these dogs with a second chance rather than an uncertain future. We are committed to rescuing and caring for dogs of all kinds — healthy, medically fragile, senior, or those with special needs — and giving them the love, safety, and opportunity they deserve.

Visit WiseAnimalRescue.org to fill out an adoption application.

Adoption areas include: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.