linus

Cary, NC

Meet linus

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. You MUST submit a Best Friend Pet Adoption application to be considered for Linus. The  application and additional information can be found at bfpa.org or    https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHMSYCNC Meet one of the Charlie Brown Puppies, Linus – a tender-hearted pup with the soul of a gentle giant and the goofy charm of a big ol’ puppy.  At almost 2 years old and approx. 67 lbs, Linus is already house-trained, crate-trained, fully vetted, and ready to find a place to call home. His momma was a lab mix.   Linus may be a little shy with new people, but once you’re “his person,” he’s all in. Expect full-body wiggles, goofy grins, and endless snuggles from this loyal boy. He just needs a little patience and understanding to feel safe, and once he does, you’ll have a best friend for life. His Story: Linus came to BFPA as a tiny puppy. He and his litter of six had a rough start—surrendered to a rural shelter at just 2½ weeks old, they had to be bottle-fed by special fosters before moving to regular foster homes. As Linus grew he began resource guarding food and toys with other dogs (never with humans). This isn’t unusual for pups who experienced early trauma, but to help him succeed, Linus completed an 8-week positive reinforcement program. The Perfect Home for Linus: Linus would thrive as the only pet in a calm home with adults who understand that sometimes a pup needs space to warm up. He’s a “king of the castle” kind of guy—loyal, loving, and happiest when he can have his humans all to himself. A quieter home where he can feel secure is best. If you believe the best relationships are built on trust and you’re ready to offer a safe, loving home to a dog who truly deserves it, Linus is waiting for you. His loyalty runs deep, his heart is big, and he just needs the right person or family to let it shine. Interested in adopting Linus? Please fill out our dog adoption application—he’s ready to meet the family he’s been waiting for.  Copy and paste this link for our applicaiton:   https://toolkit.rescuegroups.org/of/f?c=WHMSYCNC   Some of the information contained in this biography includes approximations based on our expertise and is not guaranteed.   Photos donated by  @ fivefreedomsphotography. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 9, 2026, 10:19 am

More About linus


HEALTH:

Spayed/Neutered.


CHARACTERISTICS:

Med. 26-60 Lbs (12-27 Kg)

Good with Dogs: No

Good with Kids: No

Good with Cats: No

linus's Details
BREED: Labrador Retriever
SEX: Male
AGE: Young
COAT COLOR: Black
SIZE: Med. 26-60 Lbs (12-27 Kg)
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