My story

　　Tell me I’m a good boy, and I’ll be yours forever!

　　Attention! I’m Sergeant, and I’m a 3-year-old fixed Labrador Retriever Mix, weighing 28 pounds. I was rescued from the streets of Tijuana where it is believed that I was either abused or hit by a car.  Whatever the cause, I suffered severe trauma to my spine, which has left me fully incontinent (with both urine and feces).  As a result, I must be diapered at all times when I’m indoors or when I’m inside a car.  The good news is, I’m fully mobile (and can walk very well on a leash, I might add) and am in no pain from this injury. I have a sensitive stomach so I eat Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Adult Selected Protein PR Dry Dog Food (~$100 a month) to help keep me regular and recently started some anxiety medication (Trazodone ~$5.00 for about a 3 months) to help with my nervousness when I am left alone.

　　But, let’s get to a little bit about me! I’m a sweet and gentle boy who is incredibly loving with people and children.  More than anything in the world, I want to be petted, loved on, and told that I’m a good boy.  My favorite activities include chasing fast-moving creatures, like lizards and squirrels, and going on car rides.  But most of all, I adore my squeaky toys! I can play with them for hours and just one squeak can send me from a deep slumber to instantly alert.  One thing that I am working on, though, is my severe separation anxiety, as well as my general anxiety.  Due to my rough past, I never want to be alone, and I don’t handle being left behind very well.  I can also be a bit apprehensive and fearful.  However, I think with the right training and loving family, I’ll be able to make a lot of progress in this department!

　　My ideal home would be somewhere with a large yard – even a farm – where I could play and sniff around undiapered most of the day.  I’d also prefer to have company the majority of the time, so a work-from-home situation would be ideal.  I need to be your one and only doggie but do well sharing a home with cats!  All in all, though, I’m a lovable boy who is just looking for a furever family who I can love with all my heart.

　　My adoption fee is $200 and that includes spaying/neutering, shots, and microchip. If you want to take me home, please fill out the form on the website here: https://theanimalpad.org/adoption-application/

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　　If you have any questions or would like to adopt Sergeant, please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.