Buttercup (lab) - as sweet as her name

The rescue’s notes on Buttercup (lab) - as sweet as her name

Meet Buttercup Buttercup is a 2-year-old yellow lab mix with a heart as big as her goofy smile. After coming from a chaotic home in Texas where she didn't receive the structure or care she deserved, she's finally getting the chance to learn what stability, love, and guidance look like—and she's thriving. This affectionate girl is fully convinced she's a lap dog. She loves people, adores attention, and happily walks by your side like she's been waiting her whole life for someone to call her own. Buttercup is wonderful with kids and has a playful, eager-to-please personality that makes everyone fall for her quickly. Currently in a board-and-train program in NJ, Buttercup has been making incredible progress with her manners and confidence. She's doing great with commands like sit, stay, down, wait, come, and leash walking, and her trainers are especially proud of her eye contact and focus. She's learning to sit politely at doors and gates, wait for release, and walk calmly past distractions—even barking dogs. Buttercup is also working hard on "leave it" and polite greetings, and while she still gets excited around other dogs, she's already showing improvement with guidance and structure. Her trainers describe her as smart, responsive, and eager to learn. She's still filling out physically at around 40 lbs and should be closer to 50–55 lbs with proper care and stability. Buttercup is friendly with other dogs, although she initially gets excited. A slow and structured introduction with other dogs in the home is needed while she continues building confidence and polishing her social skills. This gorgeous girl has all the potential to become an amazing lifelong companion. What Buttercup has always had is love. Now she's finally getting the tools to match—and she's ready for the fresh start she's been waiting for. Buttercup will be a wonderful addition to most families. Her adoption donation is $500. Adopting an animal is a commitment that will require annual veterinary care at a minimum, training, exercise, enrichment, etc. Pet care is not cheap or easy and adopters should consider the costs, time and training prior to adoption. After all these animals have been through they deserve a loving, committed home.