Looking for a Black Labrador Retriever Mix dog for adoption in Fort Mcmurray, AB? Cora would love to be considered for the position of your cherished family companion. This extra special 65 pound bundle of wagging wonder is the perfect choice for almost every family. She gives so much of herself, and only asks to be loved and cared for in return. Labs are truly the most loving, comical, and devoted of dogs.
Got a Lab sized spot available in your home? Read on to learn how you can adopt Cora today!
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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.
How To Adopt Cora
Please fill out our online meeting request form via the button below. Once your application is received and reviewed, our staff 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: Yes Cora has resource guarding issues, primarily with food. We have been working with her using positive reinforcement methods and this has been gradually improving. Cora can be reactive around other dogs and is selective with her dog friends. She does has several dog friends now that she does well with.
Raw bones are very high value and should be avoided until after she is comfortable with her new people and has a dedicated space where she can enjoy without being disturbed (at our house, she primarily got raw bones on summer days where she could spend a few hours outside in our backyard under one of our trees enjoying her treat on her own).
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.
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 primary 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?
Coras 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 couldnt 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.
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.