SO mad/sad right now...

[tatsxxx11]

Poor Bosco Sadly, this happens too frequently and is the main reason for surrender of Labs, not only puppies but also adults. After the birth of a baby, young families want to complete the "perfect picture" by buying a puppy; the current trend is for the poplular Retriever. Many of these families have little or no experience handling/raising Retrievers, are not aware of their high energy level/exercise needs, their desire to be with their people. Some have no dog experience at all! Worst scenario...no fence! It isn't long before an overwhelmed mother finds she has no time for the dog and as in your case, the dog remains crated all day; no obedience training, no socialization. My rescue group (all Retriever and Retriever mixes) puts our potential adopters through a rigorous application/evaluation process in order to prevent this scenario. It's not that we won't adopt to families with young children, but the families must have a record of Lab experience as a family and a fenced in yard. Usually dogs with a mod. to low energy level, or a dog over 6, is the best match. We pull from shelters all the time. I hope and pray that a rescue group might be contacted to try and save this poor boy. People need to do the necessary research and be willing to make the commitment, before adopting and especially before buying a puppy. Thanks so much for your concern and caring. This must be heartbreaking for you. And being the compassionate person that you are, I'm suare you feel the pressure of getting him out of there. I wish I were there to help Sending you all my support, if only in spirit. Sandra