🌟 Introducing the delightful Stu! This one-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix brings joy like a burst of sunshine on a cloudy day! Weighing in at around 55 pounds, Stu is the embodiment of happiness and friendliness. He’s like that buddy who always knows how to lift your spirits! 🐶❤️ Stu has been with the rescue for nearly a year now, and he’s ready for a forever home! He’s fantastic with dogs—all kinds—and loves spending time with children. He walks like a champ on his leash and doesn’t mind his crate at all—what a gentleman! 🌳🏞️ If adventure calls, Stu is your go-to guy! He adores the great outdoors and is always ready for an exploration. Health-wise, you can feel confident that Stu is up-to-date on everything—he’s heartworm negative and neutered. It’s time for him to find a family who will shower him with love and adventure! **Now here’s the scoop:** Adoptions are not first-come, first-served, and applying is totally free! 🆓 Just remember, no animal is ever fully house-trained right away, especially in new environments. They may need a little time to adjust to their fresh start! There’s a $175 adoption fee that covers a vet check, age-appropriate shots (at least two sets for puppies), deworming, a heartworm test for dogs over six months, rabies vaccinations for those over 16 weeks, and of course, spay/neuter services! Puppies will be altered before they go home. 🌈 If you fall in love with a puppy or dog who hasn’t quite finished their vetting, you can reserve them with an approved application and a non-refundable $50 deposit! This deposit will go toward the overall adoption fee, which means you’ll only owe $125 more upon pick-up. 💰✨ At Wags and Whiskers, this is a labor of love run by dedicated volunteers. They've got full-time jobs and families, and they thank you for your patience when waiting for responses to your applications! Please remember—any questions must be directed to Wags and Whiskers, and not to the vet clinics. Thank you for understanding! 🙏 So, if your heart has fluttered for Stu, don’t wait another moment—*apply to adopt through the Buddy App*! Let’s make magic happen! 💖🐕