TAPPER (TAP TAP)
TAPPER/TAP TAP
TAPPER - The early days
TAPPER - Growing up
TAPPER - All grown up!
TAPPER is currently in Lebanon. Once we find an adopter for him, he will come to Canada.
TAPPER has grown up up into a stunningly beautiful goofball! He is all about joy! He's got the charming "teenage pup" energy and the kind of personality that fills a room. Whether he's flopping over for belly rubs or making you laugh with his goofy move, he brings sunshine wherever he goes!
CHARLOTTE (his mother) was living on the streets in Lebanon. She became pregnant and we suspect she became very sick because of infections and injuries as well as poor nutrition. When GAEA Animal Welfare found her she was dying. In a heroic effort to save mother and babies, her rescuer brought her to the vet. The birthing process took 3 days and CHARLOTTE was obviously in agony the entire time. So much so, her rescuers did not think she would make it. CHARLOTTE gave birth to 12 puppies. Six died at birth while five more died over the next few days following birth. Only one puppy survived: TAPPER. Even though she was exhausted, CHARLOTTE took care of her puppies but most were simply not strong enough to survive.
RDL-C was involved from the start, paying for all of the vet bills. CHARLOTTE had several medical issues: A hernia, anaplasma, ehrlichia, anemia, infection and a dehydrated liver. Shortly after birth she started bleeding out and was diagnosed with pyometra. Emergency surgery was performed and she survived. CHARLOTTE could no longer feed her remaining puppy so GAEA rescuers bottle fed TAPPER.
Today, CHARLOTTE is healthy and strong. She is a wonderful mother to her boy TAPPER even if she could not feed him. Because of all the care and love that went into raising this boy, we are certain TAPPER will make a great addition to any family.
Personality: Friendly, social with people, social with dogs, gets the zoomies, goofy grin, full body wiggles, winning every heart in the room!
TAPPER is not housetrained. He will need proper training. He is still learning the ropes but eager to please and full of potential. We are looking for a patient adopter who will raise and train TAPPER to live in a home. He was briefly in a foster home as very young puppy but was eventually moved to an outdoor shelter. TAPPER would benefit from a fenced backyard and an active lifestyle.
If you're ready for a little adventure, a lot of laughs and a best friend who thinks you're the center of the universe, TAPPER is your guy! He is waiting for someone to believe in him so he can give his whole goofy heart in return!
Currently lives at a paid outdoor shelter with some protection from sun and rain.
Rescuer: GAEA Animal Welfare/RDL-C
Breed: Lab/Shepherd mix
Gender: Male
Age: DOB: 25-NOV-2023
Weight: 23 kg/50.7 lbs
Neutered/Spayed: Yes
Vaccines UTD: Yes
Microchipped: Yes
Kids: Yes
Dogs: Yes
Cats: Yes
House Trained: No
Energy Level: High
Medical Needs: No