Hi there!  My name is Charlie Daniels!  I am a six-year-old Labrador Retriever mix and I weigh about 60 pounds.  My foster mom has been helping me drop some weight, so it's hard to keep up with an accurate number!  I am neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and completing heartworm treatment.  

 

I've been told I'm an optical illusion.  I look so large in my photos but I'm really not that big.  I'm not nearly the size of your average Labrador.  The weight listed may make me seem like a large guy, but I need to lose a lot of that yet.  Also, I don't know why, but I always seem to look so concerned in my pictures!  I was hoping that would help draw in an adopter but I've been waiting since January!  I have been watching Youtube to try and learn how to smile without showing my teeth (I was told that's too scary!).  Soon I will master this photo taking endeavor!  I am told that I'm the sweetest, best boy, but yet no one seems to want a large chocolate Reese's puff named Charlie!  

 

I was once a stray, so sometimes loud noises can startle me.  As long as I'm with my human, I will relax pretty quickly.  Just a couple pats and maybe a hug (I love hugs), and I'll be good as new!  I love people so much, once I know they're safe that is.  It doesn't take me long to warm up to people but once I do, look out!  We will be the best of friends!  

 

I love car rides and I have the best car manners.  As long as I can look out the window and keep an eye on my human, I'm happy to just sit in my seat and watch the world go by.  I haven't been around children or cats but that could be tested before adoption.   I think I would like kids as long as they're a little older.  The young ones get so screamy and that makes me a little nervous.  I love all dogs as long as they're nice to me.  I'm still figuring out this whole, "playing," thing.  Once I know the dog is friendly, I will try my best to keep up and play!  Once I finish my heartworm treatment, I'll really be able to run and frolic!  

 

I love to go outside and I walk really well on a leash.  I would love to be with someone that wants to stroll the world with me.  As long as we can stop occasionally for hugs, of course.  Maybe a camping trip?  I would love to smell all the smells on an adventure!  I am house trained, crate trained, and nondestructive in the house.  A lot of Labradors can be loud and barky but I'm a quiet guy.  A quiet, pint sized (ok maybe a quart), mature chocolate lab look alike that is fully trained??  What else could you need??

 

If I spark your interest at all and you feel a connection, please ask to meet me!  I promise I'm so much cuter in person (darn pictures).  And once I give you some of my sweet kisses, I promise I win your heart.  If you would like more information or would like to apply to adopt me, please visit www.tireddogrescue.org