Bowie is a sweet, social 1.5-2 year old mixed breed (possibly lab mix) pup that weighs 62 lbs. His playful, social butterfly demeanor allows him to make both human and dog friends everywhere he goes, and he loves everyone he meets right away. He is very polite when meeting new humans and waits patiently for an invitation to get some cuddles before he melts into your chest for a hug. He is affectionate and never turns down a chance to cuddle, but he won't overwhelm you by smothering you with unwanted affection (i.e. licks to the face). He does appreciate a nice belly rub while lying next to his human on the couch and will never turn down a chance to get some back scratches. He really is just happy being with his humans wherever they want to be - whether it's hanging out at home or going on fun outdoor adventures like hiking or exploring nature trails, Bowie is always up to join. His playful spirit and zest for life are evident in every activity he undertakes, bringing endless joy and excitement to everyone's lives that he interacts with.
Bowie is the perfect mix of active and laid back so he is always up to join in on fun adventures, but is also perfectly content cuddling up on the couch on a lazy day. He will need a couple of short exercise sessions per day such as playing fetch in the backyard or leisurely walks on nature trails. On the weekends, he would love to go on longer hikes or to have some puppy play dates with doggy friends from time to time. He is pretty laid back when just hanging out around the house, but he is always up for engaging in exciting activities like going on hikes exploring nature. He loves to follow his human whenever he is outside in a new environment, so he is the perfect pup to take on those more intense hiking trails where you may need to drop the leash for a bit because he will stay close by. Once he is done with his exercise sessions, he loves to cuddle and snore away on the couch or nap on his favorite dog bed. When he's not curled up on the couch with his human for snuggle time or sunbathing on the patio, he is playing with his toys or the other dogs in his foster home. He easily winds down for his naps, but the minute you tell him you're ready to go on another adventure, he's up and ready to join you wherever you want to take him. He would love to have a big toy box full of dog toys in his forever home, and this is a great way to keep him busy when you're working from home. He loves to play with all types of toys, like tennis balls, puzzle toys, stuffed animals, and loves to have many to choose from while playing. He really loves to be outdoors exploring nature, so if you're looking for the perfect hiking or running partner that doesn't need a tight leash while exploring, Bowie is the perfect pup for you.
Bowie is dog and kid friendly. He ignores neighborhood cats outside when he encounters them, but has not yet been introduced to cats inside the home. When it comes to humans, he loves them all. He is very gentle when it comes to taking treats and will even sit pretty while he waits patiently to be rewarded a yummy doggy cookie. He adores the 5 year old human kid in his foster home, and loves to follow her around and sneak in cuddles every chance he gets. He is very calm with children and takes treats very gently, and doesn't ever jump on them (even when he's super excited). His sweet, silly temperament would be perfect for a family with kids of all ages, and he would love to have little humans to play and cuddle with. The more human hands to give him belly rubs, the better. He is quite sociable and loves dogs of all ages, sizes, and both sexes. He really enjoys interacting with all dogs and finds every chance to cuddle up next to the dogs in his foster home. He knows how to show off his silly, playful personality to win them over without being overly annoying and overwhelming to dogs who prefer to have personal space. When it comes to engaging with other playful dogs, he will match their play style and is always gentle with ones that are smaller than him. He is very submissive in his greetings when he meets new dogs. He rolls over on his back and lets them investigate him first, then waits to read their body language before he decides to initiate play or not. He thrives on socialization and play, making him the perfect companion for adventures in the park or play dates with other dogs. He did not mind cats he's seen outside on his walks, but it is recommended to do slow introductions with cats inside the home and to always introduce with a baby gate between them first.
Bowie is potty trained, leash trained, and kennel trained. He sleeps in a kennel every night with no fuss, but he would love to sleep on the couch or on a dog bed next to his human's bed every night once he is in his forever home. He is not destructive when left out of the kennel and would be perfectly fine being left out while his humans are asleep at night. He is a true gentleman on a leash and loves to go on walks so that he can explore the outdoors. He loves to stop and sniff on his walks, and will observe things around him, but he will remain focused on walking if his human continues on. He doesn't particularly enjoy long car rides, but he is calm while in the car and is happy to go along because he knows once he gets to a new destination, he will get to have some fun. He does great meeting new people out on walks, too. He loves to say hello and will patiently sit and wait for them to come to give him a pet on the head or a scratch behind the ear. His ideal home environment would be a house with a fenced in backyard that he can run around and play in, and if there are human kiddos for him to play with, too, then that's a major plus. He would also do well in an apartment, condo or townhouse as long as he gets to go on a few walks per day and has some space to play outside. He would be fine being the only dog in the home as long as he gets plenty of outside playtime and exercise, and would love to have the occasional puppy play date since he loves his doggy friends, too.
If you are interested in adopting Bowie, please fill out an application at: https://www.loveandpuppypawsdogrescue.com/adoption-application.
Bowie is in a foster home in Central Texas and will be transported once adopted.
TRANSPORT: Currently we have monthly transports. It will be up to the adoptive family to meet the transport to pick up your new family member. Please be advised that our dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported. Unfortunately at this time, we cannot bring dogs for a typical meet and greet situation, due to the extensiveness of the transport distance and it being unfair for the dogs who are not adopted to have to make the trip back.
Please be advised that applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. To ensure we are honoring the dogs that we have committed to helping, we do have policies and procedures in place that we follow when reviewing adoption applications. LAPP Dog Rescue is ran 100% by volunteers, so please be mindful that when you submit an application that it can take a few days to be reviewed. Submitting an application is not a confirmation that the adoption will be approved/completed. Before submitting the application, please read the FULL description on PetFinder describing the dog's personality, energy level, housing requirements and our policy on meet and greets.
The total cost to adopt is $430, which includes a $200 adoption fee and a $230 transport fee. The adoption fee includes all age appropriate vaccinations, neuter procedure, microchip, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, dewormer, and health certificate from a licensed veterinarian.
