Bree Fox Red Labrador Retriever Female 4 Years Old ID #3881

Bree, an almost 4-year-old, fox-red girl, lived on a farm with her owner, who was not a breeder. Nevertheless, Bree did have one litter with only 2 pups. She has never lived inside a house but instead lived in a barn. When she was evaluated by Brookline, a lump was noticed on her forehead. Bree’s owner had it removed, and fortunately, it was benign. After that, she had her rescue ride and left the barn door open on the way out….  Please read the blog from the bottom up.

July 30, 2026

Bree has totally settled into living in a house. She has been the quintessential houseguest but she really needs to have a forever home and a person of her own. She really doesn’t need FM at all and has shown that she is more than ready to move on to her next adventure.

Bree is just such an easy dog. That can’t be said enough. You don’t even know that she’s there most of the time. Sometimes, she just walks up to you with those deep, beautiful eyes and looks right into your heart.  Here’s what makes her so easy (which sometimes makes me wonder if she really is a Lab at all):

• Bree is not pushy or demanding.
• Bree doesn’t whine or bark.
• Bree doesn’t jump on people.
• Bree does not need to get inside the dishwasher.
• Bree does not leave smudges on the window.
• Bree does not eat like Speed Racer nor does she drink like a sloppy sailor.
• At this point, Bree does not even need to follow FM around all the time. She clearly is asserting her own independence and will lay down wherever she feels comfortable even if it’s in a different room.
• Bree does not beg for food.
• Bree does not guard her toys or her food
• Bree isn’t afraid of loud noises.
• Bree doesn’t start anything with the resident dogs.

Now what she does do:

• Bree comes the second you call her. Her recall is incredible.
• Bree insists on free roam, because she hates the crate.
• She does love to go for walks.
• She does love her comb and the belly rubs that go along with it.
• Bree loves getting a cow’s ear every day with the resident dogs and in fact will stand by the door where she knows they are kept until FM goes and gets them.
• Bree does know how to wait.
• Bree does thump her tail the second you mention her name. In fact, as FM types this, talking to herself, Bree knows.
• Bree does love car rides. Every time we pass one on a walk, she thinks she’s getting in.
• Bree does like to meet people although on her terms. Once she becomes your friend, she’s your friend for life.
• Bree does pay attention to rabbits and squirrels that run across her path but otherwise pretty much ignores them.
• Bree does like to be part of the crowd.
• Bree does like to carry her tennis ball around.
• Bree is always happy.

So, when it comes to what Bree needs in her forever home, she really doesn’t seem to need much at all. She needs belly rubs and a comb of her own. She needs someone who trusts her when they’re gone and is willing to remember that she’s there when they’re home. She needs someone to look into her soft caramel eyes and know that she is a gentle, loving soul who has so much to give. She deserves to be pampered but she really doesn’t want that. She’s a very special dog and she will make a wonderful companion.

July 22, 2026

In the week that Bree has been with us, she has definitely made her feelings known. She is a smart cookie who knows what she wants and doesn’t let anything stop her. At first, it seemed that she might take a back seat to the resident dogs, but she quickly dispelled that myth. While she doesn’t necessarily need to be first, she still wants to be part of the action.

Bree continues to surprise. Unlike most labs, she is not a sloppy eater or drinker. In fact, she takes her time when she eats, and if she’s not paying attention, the resident dogs are quick to finish her meal. She doesn’t seem to mind. When it comes to treats, they are all her favorite, but she takes them gently. Although she never lived in a house, Bree has been accident-free this entire week. She even has been uncrated in the house while FM was away and didn’t touch anything. She is content to lay on almost any dog bed that there is.

Leash walking has become much easier this week. After a few times around the block, Bree got the memo and walked in line with the resident dogs. She typically does not pull on the leash, but she will get excited if a rabbit runs across the road in front of her. Bree really doesn’t bark either unless the resident dogs have started a chorus and then she will join in. Bree has also been working on her commands. She seems to do well with sit and wait, although she could use some reinforcement. She clearly understands redirection. One thing that Bree has not yet mastered is the stairs to the second floor. The stairs in FM’s house are hardwood and uncarpeted, so this could be part of the issue. We will continue to work on this, but until she gets it, we continue to sleep on the couch.

Bree had her vet visit this week as well. Although she is typically not shy, she hid behind FM but still let the vet check her out. All the vet techs “oohed” and “aahed” at how pretty she is. They also nicknamed her Chunky Wonky because she clearly needs to lose some weight. Although Bree came with a complete tub of food from her previous owner, we have weaned her off of that to some more calorie-conscious consumables. That, along with daily walks and exercise in the yard, will probably get her well on her way.

Bree is not afraid to show anyone how she feels about them. FM can go upstairs for 5 seconds, but when Bree sees her at the top of the stairs coming down, it’s all wiggles and tail thumps as if she hasn’t seen her in a week. Everything deserves a greeting as far as Bree is concerned. She is an easy dog for the most part, not needing to always be the center of attention and lounging as much as possible. She is the consummate office mate but is ready to engage when the opportunity arises.

Bree hopes that everyone will come to see how pretty she is at the Foster Field Day!

July 18, 2026

Starting her brand-new life, this easy-peasy, breezy girl jumped right into FM’s car and never looked back. She was a wonderful passenger and enjoyed looking out the window. Upon arriving home, Bree checked out the backyard and took care of business. She loved exploring and sniffing the different scents. When it was time to meet the resident dogs and their fur guest, Bree took it all in stride and acted like she’d known them all her life. Everyone passed the sniff test, and just like that, she became one of the pack.

For a girl who never lived in a house, she sure wanted to go inside. FM thinks it was the air conditioning on the hottest day of the week that enticed her. She checked out the first floor, found a comfy spot to decompress, and let FM work for a few hours. She makes a wonderful officemate. No sooner did we take a beat and Bree announced she was in heat. So, fancy pants it is for this girl. She is such a wiggly worm; that FM is lucky no one videoed the funny antics that ensued. It was quite the workout, but Bree didn’t seem to mind all the attention.

When the weather cooled down after dinner, Bree felt brave enough to try leash walking. She is what we call a “twister”—she likes to fall behind and walk around to the opposite side to make FM twist around. Considering she’d never been on a leash, she did fine, and by the end of the walk, she was already better. She’ll get there.

Later, Bree caught sight of the TV and did a double take. She was very curious to see things moving and making noise. Despite her curiosity, she didn’t bark at the TV or shy away. She took it all in stride. Everyone settled down for the night, and Bree went into her crate and didn’t make a sound until morning.

It was a full day! Can’t wait to learn more about this sweet, petite little lady!