Stella #9 Silver Labrador Retriever Female 8 Years Old ID #3806

Stella #9 Silver Labrador Retriever Female 8 Years Old ID #3806

Meet Stella, an almost 8-year-old silver girl. Stella was surrendered by her owners because they were starting a food business and the board of health would not allow dogs to live in their house. The dogs (Stella, Gunner, Moose, and Pippa) had to live in the basement. The family wanted a better life for them and surrendered all the dogs to Brookline. Gunner, Pippa, and Moose found adoptive homes. Stella is in foster care currently. She has some skin issues. Once she is better, she will be available for adoption.

Stella joined our household on Aug 30th, and she is doing well. She has so much love to give. The first day she went on a morning car ride for coffee pickup. She is a great car rider who seems to enjoy any little adventure. She also loves chasing the tennis ball. We have been doing 1/2-mile leisurely walks AM and PM. She walks like a dream on lead.

This morning she went to the school bus stop and was given a treat from my son’s bus driver. I think she would have willingly climbed up the bus steps and rode to school. She loves kids. She spent the morning lying outside my home office. Later she got to experience what we call “warmies”—soft throw blankets heated in the dryer. My resident dogs love warmies. The last two nights she has been somewhat unsettled. She has a bed on the floor, a couch, or a large crate with a bed to choose from, but where she really wants to be is in our bed. Our bed is pretty high. I’d prefer she doesn’t jump on and off. We also sleep better without a dog. So, we’ve compromised and took turns sleeping on the sofa with her. We will see how tonight goes. She’s really a gift, and I hope the nighttime routine will work itself out as she adjusts.

Stella seems very happy. Stay tuned for more of Stella’s adventures.