Barnacle
Sex: Male
ID Number: 7632
Breed: Labrador Retriever / Mixed (short coat)
Age: 8 Years 4 Months (Birthdate: 4/25/2017)
Size: 62.0 lbs. (Large)
Other: Neutered, Vaccinations current, Microchip
Housetrained: Yes
Exercise: Moderate Exercise Needed
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor Only
New People: Friendly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Cat Friendly: Yes
Adoption Fee: $175
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Learn More About Barnacle
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Name: Barnacle
Size: Large range: 61-100 lbs
Adoption Donation: $150 (applicable sales tax included) Adoption fees may be paid by cash or check.
Other: Neutered Male, Vaccinations current, Microchip
** Barnacle qualifies for our Seniors for Seniors Program. This program places senior dogs (age 7 or older) with senior citizens (age 65 or older) at a reduced adoption fee of $65.00. If you qualify and are interested in participating in this program, please fill out an application online and type "SENIOR" after your name.
** Barnacle has been diagnosed with cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism).This is a disorder where the pituitary gland produces excess cortisol. This requires daily medication to keep regulated. Barnacle is on Vetoryl 60 mg once a day. This medication costs about $115 per month. He will also require an ACTH stimulation test every 6-12 months depending on the veterinarian, to make sure his condition stays regulated. The testing costs about $150 each time. His next test will be due March 2026.
** Barnacle has allergies and requires Apoquel 16mg daily to manage. The cost is about $95.30 per month.
Barnacle is looking for a cozy home to stick with.
Foster Home Feedback
9/13/25 Foster Feedback: Barnacle (Barney) is the sweetest boy. He struggles with some food and water insecurity due to his past. The food insecurity has improved, but he struggles with cutting himself off from water. He needs some reminders.
Barney is very chill and just wants to be near his humans. He feels much better if he can follow you from room to room to make sure you are safe
Barney gets along with cats, dogs, kids, lizards. He does not have a very high prey drive, so I imagine he will be fine with any smaller animals.
He doesn't get kenneled during the day, but he does like the kennel to be opened so he can go in and out as he pleases. He sleeps in bed with me and doesn't make a peep all night.
Barney really is the most amazing boy ever. He had a very rough start in life, but he is so happy and just loves everyone!