Adoptable
Mater’s Pawsport
Labrador Retriever · Adult
Lil Rascals Dog Rescue · Osteen, FL
Adult
Age
Male
Sex
Large
Size
Labrador Retriever
Breed
Oh, hello you! Mater here.
Retriever rules: tennis balls are sacred, puddles are pools, and you are my entire world.
Word is I'm a championship snuggler. I don't like to brag, but the notes don't lie.
I'm on the bigger side — which, if you ask me, is just more of me to hug.
I'm a Osteen local, just waiting on the right person.
Here's the thing — I can't tell if we'd truly click until I know a little about you. Sign in (it's free) and I'll size up your place, say hello to any dogs you've got — or be your very first — and give you my honest read on whether we'd be a match.
Who knows — by Thanksgiving I might be napping on somebody's couch. I'd love it to be near you, one way or another.
Anyway, thank you for reading all the way to the end. Not everyone does, and I noticed. — Mater
- House-Trained
- Good with Dogs
About Mater
Meet Mater, a 9-year-old, 79-lb. Labrador Retriever mix who is basically the definition of a gentle, easygoing love bug. Mater is house-trained, super chill, and incredibly sweet. His favorite place is right next to his human, preferably with someone giving him all the belly rubs he can get! He doesn't ask for much—just some affection, a cozy spot to lounge, and the occasional adventure. We're also slowly helping him shed a few pounds so he can stay happy and healthy. He gets along well with other dogs and is comfortable around his canine foster brother. He does prefer a calmer dog sibling, compared to one that's gonna be an in-your-face type. He's friendly, confident, and has absolutely no guard-dog tendencies. In fact, Mater's philosophy is that everyone who walks through the door is a potential new best friend! He isn't a big barker and is happy to greet just about everyone. Mater enjoys his walks and is a good walking companion. He also loves car rides and gets especially excited when it's time for walks or mealtime. At home, though, he's perfectly content lounging around and keeping his human company. He doesn't need a yard to be happy, although he does love rolling around in the grass when he gets the opportunity. He's not particularly interested in toys, although every now and then he'll happily chew on a tennis ball. He's also a little mouthy when excited—not in an aggressive way, but he sometimes jumps up with his mouth open when he's happy or excited. He does have a chipped, sharp tooth, so adopters should be mindful of that during his enthusiastic greetings. Because of this excited, mouthy behavior, he may not be the best fit for a home with very young children. Mater isn't a fan of the vacuum cleaner or very loud noises and would much rather retreat to another room until the commotion is over. Otherwise, he's an incredibly low-maintenance guy who is happy to simply hang out with his people. Mater is the kind of dog who doesn't need a lot to be happy. Give him a loving human, a few belly rubs, some walks, and a comfy place to relax, and he'll be perfectly content. He truly doesn't have a mean bone in his body and would love nothing more than to find a forever family to spend his golden years beside. If you live in the Central Florida/Orlando area and believe you have the perfect home for Mater, complete an app and tell us more about you.
Good to Know
Mater is listed by Lil Rascals Dog Rescue in Osteen, FL. The rescue handles the adoption — Pawsada helps the right family discover Mater.
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