Gunner #21 is a 70-lb, 1½-year-old yellow Lab with a sweet, playful heart and lots of love to give. He’s housetrained, knows basic commands, takes treats gently, and is eager to please and quick to learn. Gunner handles well, responds nicely to redirection, and enjoys the company of other dogs with proper, supervised introductions. Gunner is a lower-confidence boy who needs time and space to feel comfortable with new people. Once he bonds, he’s affectionate, loyal, and happiest with his people. Stranger greetings aren’t his favorite, so he’ll do best with an adopter who is willing to advocate for him in public and manage visitor interactions at home. He may not be a “party dog,” but he’s perfectly content relaxing in his crate until the excitement passes. Playful and charming, Gunner loves to carry around “treasures” (toys, socks, blankets) but isn’t destructive and does not resource guard. He would do well as an only dog or with a patient canine companion, and he’s best suited for a home without young children. Gunner doesn’t need intense training—just a thoughtful home that respects his boundaries and helps him build confidence. In return, he’ll be a loyal, loving companion and an absolute joy to the family lucky enough to call him theirs. For additional information about Gunner #21 please email Deb Cook Keavy: deb.cook.keavy@labs4rescue.org Gunner #21 is being fostered in Connecticut. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: We receive many questions about our adoption process from potential adopters, most of which can be answered by viewing our "Adopt a Lab" page on our full service website, (https://labs4rescue.com/adopt). We also highly encourage potential adopters to read and understand our Adoption Contract by viewing our Sample Adoption Contract (https://labs4rescue.com/forms/AdoptContract.pdf). We ask that you please take the time to thoroughly review and understand the policies and procedures outlined on our "Adopt a Lab" page and Sample Adoption Contract prior to submitting an adoption application. To expedite the process, please follow the step-by-step instructions outlined and submit an adoption application listing 3-5 dogs of interest. Please hurry as your new best friend is waiting for you! ADOPTION FEES: $495 non-refundable adoption fee for all vet expenses (spay/neuter, shots, etc.) and transportation to ensure your lab gets to you in a safe, professional manner. All fees may be paid using PayPal, cashier's checks, or money orders. Labs4rescue does not accept personal checks for adoption fees. All adopters must pay their Labs4rescue adoption fee prior to the rescue shipping their dog. Residents of Massachusetts or New Hampshire are required to pay an additional $125 fee, which defrays the cost of their state's mandatory 48 hour isolation and examination by a licensed veterinarian. State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture Animal Importer Registration # AIR 000118 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Import License to Operate a Rescue Organization License # 0141 State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Certificate of Registration for Rescue/Category A License # 1596/1247