Dennis #5 is a handsome 3-year-old black lab mix weighing in at about 50 pounds of athletic energy and heart. He’s incredibly smart and eager to please — and it shows! Thanks to the dedication of the kennel team working with him daily, Dennis has nearly mastered commands like sit, shake, lay down, heel, and kennel up. He’s a fast learner who thrives with structure and consistency. Dennis would do best as the only dog in the home so he can soak up all the love and attention for himself. He truly enjoys being the center of someone’s world and thrives when he has his person all to himself. He’s looking for an active adopter who will continue his training, give him lots of attention, and enjoy engaging with him both mentally and physically. This playful guy loves tug-of-war and a good game of fetch — and if you’ve got treats, you’ve got his full attention! He’s very food-motivated, which makes training both fun and rewarding. Dennis is the total package—loyal, focused, and full of love. He’s ready to find his forever family where he can share his big heart and show just how special he truly is. Could that home be yours? For additional information about Dennis #5 please email Deb Cook Keavy: deb.cook.keavy@labs4rescue.org 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 # 1247