leo-adoption pending

BIG News 6/30/26 Leo is going on a trail adoption - wish him GOOD LUCK! Update: Leo is in a fantastic foster home doing very well. His foster said he definitely needs a dog friend; Leo is like a different dog when he has a pal;-) So we have decided this is a requirement for Leo; a fenced in yard and a dog friend to help Leo live his BEST life! Leo is a 1 yr old Lab mix weighing 51 lbs. He is crate trained and has learned "sit" and "stay". He is very smart. Leo was originally found in a rural area by the side of the road and then found himself in a shelter that did not have the resources to work with him, to help socialize him with humans so Love-A-Stray took him in.

Leo is a very laid-back, shy guy. He really enjoys the company of other dogs. Dogs help him with his confidence but our friends at MBR have been able to get Leo to be a little more independent. He will go for walks without another dog, bet definitely enjoys walking with another dog. His best scenario is a confident dog friend. Leo loves to PLAY!

Leo is very sensitive, and doesn't like raised voices, so a home that is low-key and not loud would be best for him. He is not a full fan of the car just yet, but he is making progress! He was terrified of the car and wouldn't even walk near one, and recently he jumped in on his own! His foster is taking him for car rides to FUN places, so he realizes he is not getting dumped someplace!

Leo is a GREAT walker around the neighborhood and gets along with all people once he has time to come to them, although he hasn't had much exposure to little kids, so we think no toddlers in the house for Leo as they tend to be a bit louder and unpredictable. He has gotten along well with all dogs he has met and is a bit on the submissive side. He will let other dogs just push him around, so he needs to be with a dog that won't pick on him. ;-)

If you are interested in Leo, please submit an online application so we can learn a little about you to make sure Leo would be a good match for you and your family. We do not do out of state adoptions, due to our trial adoption process. Adoption fee/donation is $200.00

If you have specific questions, please email the adoption coordinator at info@loveastraydog.com. If you can't foster or adopt, please consider donating to help us with medical expenses and ongoing care. You can mail your donation to: Love-A-Stray, P.O. Box 125, Attn: Leo, Avon Lake, OH 44012 or visit www.loveastraydog.com for credit card/PayPal information, adoption application, available dogs and upcoming events. Thank you!