Sweet Black Labrador Retriever Mix Dog for Adoption in Fort McMurray AB – Meet Cora

Looking for a beautiful Black Labrador Retriever for adoption in Fort MacMurray AB? Meet Cora, a remarkable Black Lab eagerly waiting to find her forever family.

This seven-year-old beauty, born in May 2016, is much more than just a pet; she’s a delightful bundle of joy weighing 65 pounds, ready to fill your home with love and laughter. Cora’s personality radiates warmth and affection, making her an ideal companion for families with older children or adults seeking a loyal friend.

Known for her adventurous spirit, Cora has shared countless memorable experiences, from hiking and swimming to cross-country road trips. Her eagerness to learn and her ability to adapt to new tricks, like closing doors behind her and using a scratch board for nail maintenance, showcase her intelligence and willingness to please. With Cora, every day is a new opportunity for fun and companionship, and she’s ready to show you the true meaning of unconditional love.

Despite her playful and loving nature, Cora’s current family must make the difficult decision to rehome her due to the arrival of a new baby, which has caused stress for both Cora and the family. This cherished dog deserves a home where she can be the center of attention, ideally without other pets or small children.

Her new family should be patient and willing to continue her training with positive reinforcement, helping her navigate her reactivity and resource guarding. With plenty of outdoor space to explore and people who cherish her company, Cora will thrive, bringing joy and laughter to her new home.

If you have an open heart and a Lab-sized spot in your life, consider adopting Cora and embarking on a beautiful journey of friendship and devotion. Apply today to meet Cora, and let her wagging tail and kind eyes show you how special she truly is.

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Meet Cora – Pre-Loved Black Labrador Retriever Mix dog For Adoption by Owner in Fort Mcmurray AB

Cora is a Female Black Labrador Retriever Mix dog for adoption to a very loving home in or near Fort Mcmurray, AB. This very special dog is 7 years (born May 2016) old and weighs 65 lbs.

5 Amazing Things About Cora:

We love how snuggly Cora is, she can be quite the couch potato!
We love how well she communicates (she likes to bring us a sock when she wants to ask for more attention).
We love how Cora is always up for any adventure, she has gone on hikes, swims, camping and even a cross country road trip.
Cora is an EXCELLENT traveller in the car.
Cora is eager to learn! We have taught her to close the back door after herself when she comes inside and she can close cabinet doors when asked. She also learned to use a scratch board (for treats) for easier nail maintenance.

Cora’s owners are very sad to have to rehome their cherished dog, but circumstances beyond their control have made rehoming a must-do.

They are hoping to find the right home where this deserving dog will be loved unconditionally and kept safe, happy, healthy and well-cared-for.

If you have room in your heart and home for Cora, then please offer a loving, forever home today. Cora can’t wait to show you the true meaning of unconditional love.

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How To Adopt Cora

Please fill out our online meeting request form via the button below. Once your application is received and reviewed, a member of our Fort McMurray pet rehoming team will ask the pets owner to reach out to you and arrange a meeting.

 

There is a $75 adoption/rehoming fee. Supplies and veterinary records will be included.

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All About Cora – Black Labrador Retriever Mix dog For Adoption in Fort Mcmurray AB

Name of Pet: Cora
Location: Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 3V6
Type of Pet: dog
Breed of Pet: Black Labrador Retriever Mix
Sex of Pet: Female
Age of Pet: 7 years (born May 2016)
Spayed/Neutered?: Yes
Health Problems: No
Behavior Issues: See below
Up To Date on Vaccinations: Yes
Gets along with cats: Unknown
Gets along with dogs: Yes
Good with Children?: No
House Broken or Litter Trained?: Yes
Crate Trained?: Yes
Accessories Included: We are happy to part with anything the new home needs including food toys, several bins of dog toys, multiple indoor and outdoor beds, several leashes and harnesses, brushes etc.

Behavior:
When it comes to Cora’s behaviour issues, she is a work in progress and has been undergoing positive reinforcement training, which is working well. Her issues revolve around food, and this is dealt with by feeding her in an area where she won’t be disturbed until she has licked her bowl clean.

She is selective with other dogs, and although she has some dog friends, she can be reactive towards other dogs.

She has anxiety around toddlers, and this the reason why she is having to be rehomed; her owner recently welcomed a baby into the family. Having to keep her away from family activity due to her anxiety is not fair to her, since she loves people so very much. For this reason, her owners are dearly hoping to find her a loving home with adults only or kids 12 and older, no other dogs, and where she will be loved unconditionally.

Cora’s Personality

In her home when she is with her preferred people, Cora is a very silly and lovable girl. She is plenty happy to follow you around, snuggle up to watch TV, go for hikes or learn new tricks. She primarily just wants to be around her people. She can be very playful and enjoys playing fetch, and with tug toys. She will ALWAYS remind you if you are late with a meal. She is eager to please and enjoys learning new tricks, and showing off her tricks for treats.

Cora’s Favorite Toys, Foods, Activities?

Cora’s favourite toys are balls, tug toys (ropes), and stuffies (she enjoys unstuffing them). Cora eats Acana kibble, but her favourite treats are bully sticks and she loves yogurt, peanut butter and chicken. Cora enjoys walks, hikes, swimming, playing chase and playing tug.

Cute Cora Story:

We adopted Cora when she was 1.5 years old. The very first day we brought her home was in mid-January. We let her outside into the backyard to give her some time to explore her new space, checking in on her regularly.

After a while, during one check in I peeked outside and couldn’t see her anywhere, I called her name and got no response. I immediately panicked, thinking we had lost our dog the first day home. I stepped outside and called her name louder. In response I heard a quiet “thump, thump, thump”. I called her again, and again “thump, thump, thump”. I realized the thumping was coming from underneath me, and I ran around to get down on the ground and look under our ground level deck.

There she was, stuck a good 10-12 ft in underneath the deck with a huge goofy grin on her face and her wagging tail making the “thump” noise against the bottom side of our deck. She had smelled something and decided she simply MUST investigate. It took my husband and I quite a while and some digging out of snow to clear a big enough hole, and then help drag her out. As soon as she was free she had some zoomies around the back yard and shook it off like nothing happened, and was ready to go explore inside.

Why is Cora Being Rehomed?

We recently welcomed our first child, and as he is growing to become more mobile she is reactive toward him and his presence causes her to become very stressed. In order to keep them both safe, they need to be fully separated at all times. This typically means Cora spends a lot of time on her own separated from the family. We do not feel this is a fair situation for a dog who is very strongly attached to her people, and prefers to spend her time in their company.

Cora’s Perfect Adoptive Home Will Be:

Cora would be best in a home without small children, and without other dogs unless they have had a couple meet and greets first. I would love to see her somewhere with plenty of outdoor space to run and lounge in the sun, and people who are happy to simply enjoy her company. Ideally, I would love to see her with someone who believes in positive reinforcement training and would like to continue her reactivity and resource guarding training.

We first adopted Cora when she was a 1.5 years old. Initially after bringing her home, it was a tough transition period. It was obvious she was nervous and unsure of her new space and new people. We remember how shocked and overjoyed we were when we realized a couple weeks in for the very first time she stopped pacing, and laid down to relax.

We don’t know much about her puppy years, but we know that we were the fourth family to adopt her, and frankly I was adamant we would be her last home. I was dedicated and determined to work through her reactivity. We took scent detection courses, a round of obedience, and worked with an incredible positive reinforcement based trainer to help her become more comfortable and confident. I believe she will always have some challenges when it comes to reactivity, but once you get to know her she is an incredibly kind, sweet and silly girl, and a wonderful companion. She is going to be deeply missed.

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Cora – Black Labrador Retriever Mix dog For Rehoming in Fort McMurray AB

Cora is a Black Labrador Retriever Mix dog for adoption by owner in Fort McMurray AB. Cora is located close to the following towns and cities in AB, and can be adopted from anywhere within a reasonable distance.

Fort McMurray AB,
Lac La Biche AB,
Athabasca AB,
Cold Lake AB,
Slave Lake AB,
Grand Centre AB,
Bonnyville AB,
Smoky Lake AB,
Saint Paul AB,
Elk Point AB,
Westlock AB,
Two Hills AB,
Meadow Lake AB,
Lamont AB,
High Prairie AB,
Barrhead AB,

Adopt this deserving Black Labrador Retriever Mix dog in Fort Mcmurray AB today.