Gusty Black Labrador/German Shepherd Mix Female 8 Months Old
Gusty is an approximately 8 month old Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix.
Her Dad was a Chocolate Labrador, 
and her Mom was a white German Shepherd.
Gusty is currently looking for a foster to adopt family through Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue so she can be transported to a home of her own from Arkansas. For more information, please contact info@brooklinelabrescue.org
March 5, 2026
Gusty had a couple of busy days. Gusty and her sisters were brought to the vet on March 3 to get spay. They have come a really long way thanks to their foster working on their socialization and leash skills.
Gusty was a bit unsure while she was at the vet, but foster Dad reassured her and with his help walked over to the scale. She usually does okay on leash but was more hesitant in this new place.
She sure was happy the next day though to be reunited with foster Mom and Dad!
March 2, 2026
Gusty and her sisters, Wynter, Mittens, and Iclyn are all staying in the side yard since they are still unaltered and we don’t need any accidental litters coming along.
The girls all like hanging out together and playing chase with each other. This is Gusty (light pink), Mittens (purple) and Iclyn (no collar) having some fun.
Gusty and Mittens like to chase around the yard together alot.
When it’s time to clean out their pen, they all like to supervise. I imagine their conversation goes something like this:
Gusty: Yall think she needs helping cleaning our pen?
Iclyn: She looks like she’s doing fine.
Mittens: We can supervise
Wynter: Word!
Gusty sitting pretty for me!
February 25, 2026
Gusty had a hard start to life. Her parents are outside dogs in Arkansas, and Gusty and her littermates were not wanted or cared for by their owner, and were left to fend for themselves. When they were found by a good Samaritan, they were underweight and full of worms. They are now currently in a foster home with a rescue in AR who reached out to Brookline to help rehome them. Gusty has gained weight and has been treated medically and is now waiting for her forever family to come along.
Gusty can be shy with new people but with time trusts her caretakers and likes to get put her head in your lap to get pets. When Gusty sees her littermates getting some attention, she doesn’t hesitate to run over and join in. 
Gusty would do best with a furry friend in the home to help build her confidence and trust in her new people. Gusty loves to play with toys and enjoys a friendly game of tug with her littermates. She also likes when her people toss her a toy so she can chase after it.
Gusty would love to learn all about the joys of living indoors and what it’s like to be loved on by her people. The litter is currently living in a shed with a fenced run and they keep their living quarters clean. She is food motivated so she should house train readily.
Gusty is good with other dogs but has not been exposed to cats.Gusty is heartworm negative and will be UTD on all vaccines prior to transport from Arkansas.
Please give this sweet girl a chance to find out what it’s like to be loved and safe in a home of her own!