Hooper - Outcome Unknown

Name: Hooper

Age: 9 years (estimated)

Breed:    Labrador Retriever

Sex: Male (altered)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Vet Info: Hooper is confirmed neutered and up to date on vaccines.  He is heartworm negative and on heartworm preventative.  Hooper weighs about 90 pounds.

Owner Info: Hooper is a very handsome fellow who was rescued from a rural county shelter in July.  His rescuer has Labs and experience with blind dogs, and couldn't leave him at the shelter.  She would keep him, but her Chocolate Lab is afraid of Hooper, and Hooper is now reactive towards him.  Her Lab hides in the bedroom all the time.  She is very much hoping we'll have a place for Hooper.

Hooper is an indoor dog with run of the house, he is housebroken and leash trained.  Hooper is a smart fellow, and his owner tells us, "He has been completely housebroken since the moment he arrived. I have a dog door that has stairs down to the patio and he figured it out and uses it."  Hooper also knows the commands, Sit and Lie Down.  

Hooper is described as outgoing, and is good with people of all ages, male and female dogs, and cats.  "He is interested in the cats, and gets a little mouthy but they just move and he can't find them. He doesn't actively hunt them."  

Hooper is not possessive with toys, treats or food, and the only aggression he's ever shown is to her Chocolate Lab.  She writes that her Lab "didn't really take to him and would growl and Hooper got reactive. But that's the only situation. I just took in my father and his Chihuahua and Hooper was very interested but wasn't aggressive or anything.   I took Hooper to our local farmer's market and kids came over to pet him and he met some friendly dogs and he was just great."  Hooper has never bitten or snapped.

Hooper's owner tells us he adapts well to new situations.  "He's careful but not super timid. Once he's got the environment he moves confidently."

Hooper is completely blind, and her vet said it was most likely detached retinas.  He is in no pain.  Other than a few little lipomas, as expected for a Lab his age, Hooper is in good health.  His owner writes,  "His hips seem fine. He teeth were in very good shape and he was neutered. This dog was obviously loved, well socialized, and raised indoors."

She wants us to know what a very special fellow Hooper is!  "He is just awesome. Sweet, loves attention, rides well in the car, loves to swim - all the usual Labby stuff."