Sweet Lab Found Stray in Houston Now Looking for a Home in Colorado
Here's What You Need To Know:
- Pending Adoption? no
- Pet's Location: broomfield CO, 80038
- Pet's Size: large
- Pet's Gender: male
- Pet's Color: tan
- Pet's Breed: Labrador Retriever
- Pet good with dogs? yes
- Pet good with cats? no
- Pet good with kids? yes
Organization:
- Name: mile high labrador retriever mission
- Address: PO Box 1975, Broomfield, CO 80038
- Site: http://www.milehighlabmission.com
📍 Available for Adoption through Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission | Colorado
🧡 Adoption Fee: $425 | Includes all standard vetting + heartworm treatment at approved vet
Meet August (also known as Eklund), a gentle yellow Labrador Retriever mix with soulful eyes and a heart full of hope. Once found wandering the streets of Houston as a stray, August clearly knew love at some point—his sweet, affectionate nature shines through. Thanks to Mile High Labrador Retriever Mission, he’s now safe and dreaming of a forever home in Colorado.
🐶 Why August Will Steal Your Heart:
- Age: Approximately 1–6 years
- Breed: Yellow Lab mix
- Personality: Sweet, loyal, playful, and full of gentle curiosity
- Temperament: Adoring and affectionate — he gives love freely
- Activity Level: Moderate — loves walks and playtime, but also enjoys relaxing beside you
- Training: In progress, but eager to learn and eager to please
- Leash Skills: Loves his walks!
🐕 Other Pets & People:
- Dogs: August is great with other dogs! He shares treats and plays sweetly.
- Kids: He does well around children and has a kind, patient soul.
- Cats: Unknown — he hasn’t been tested with kitties yet.
💛 Health Notes:
- August is heartworm positive (low level) but has already received intervention. Mile High will cover the cost of his ongoing treatment at an approved vet. With proper care, heartworm-positive dogs like August go on to live full, happy lives!
🎒 Adoption Info:
- Adoption Fee: $425 (covers vetting, supplies, foster care)
- Transport: Available to adopters throughout the U.S.
- Meet & Greets: By appointment for approved applicants only
- Apply at: www.milehighlabmission.org/adopt
📽 Want to see more of August?
Watch him meeting doggy friends: Video
His rescue journey: Video
🏡 This sweet boy is ready to write a new chapter — one filled with trail walks, cozy beds, and unconditional love. Could you be the one to give August his happily-ever-after?
