romeo

Romeo is an 10 month old, 25 lb hound/lab mix with a gentle heart, bright intelligence, and the sweetest desire to belong!

Quick Facts: Name: Romeo Breed: Hound/Labrador mix Age: 10 months old Weight: 25 lbs. House-Trained: 99% there! Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with Kids: Yes (best with kids he can’t knock over due to his puppy energy!) Energy Level: Medium-High Fence Required: No Dog's Location: Raleigh, NC

About Romeo's Breed: Our best guess is that Romeo is a Hound/Labrador mixed breed. Hound/Lab mixes blend the curiosity, sweetness, and gentle nature of hounds with the intelligence, friendliness, and eagerness to please of Labrador Retrievers. They’re typically affectionate, people oriented dogs who bond deeply with their families and thrive when they feel secure and included. Many have a playful streak paired with a calm, thoughtful side, making them wonderful companions for adopters who enjoy both fun and snuggles.

Their ideal home is one that offers companionship, structure, and activity. A hound/lab mix does best with adopters who enjoy walks, yard time, and opportunities for exploration, along with continued training to help them grow confident and well rounded. They often shine in homes with friendly dogs — especially if they’re social or playful — and do beautifully with gentle, dog savvy kids. A family that appreciates a sensitive, loyal dog who wants to be part of daily life is exactly where a hound/lab mix thrives.

What to Love about Romeo: After spending his early life in a cage with his siblings, Romeo is overjoyed to finally experience freedom, comfort, and human affection! He’s deeply attached to his people, incredibly cuddly, and attentive — the kind of dog who wants to be near you, learn from you, and love you with his whole being. Romeo can be a little nervous with unfamiliar dogs or strangers at first, which may lead to a few barks or small growls, but never toward people. With a calm introduction and just a minute or two of reassurance, he relaxes completely and becomes his adorable, friendly self!

Romeo is playful, social, and truly thrives with another dog in the home. He follows canine friends everywhere, loves to run and wrestle, and would be bored and lonely without a playmate. He’s great with cats and simply ignores them. He loves kids — especially older ones he can’t accidentally knock over — and has a wonderful balance of puppy enthusiasm and calm, easygoing rest. He’s 99% potty trained, fully crate trained, and settles beautifully once he knows his people are home, though he does get sad when you leave. Because of his past, he may be briefly nervous meeting new dogs, but he warms up in about 60 seconds once he realizes they could be his next best friend!

Romeo is an exceptionally sweet, medium sized dog who is fully grown, eager to learn, and ready for a family that will give him the second chance he deserves. He’d thrive with an active, present family who either brings him along on adventures or spends plenty of time at home with him. With his intelligence, affection, and joyful spirit, Romeo is truly a gem — he can’t wait to find his forever people!

Romeo’s Ravishing Highlights: • 10 month old, 25 lb hound/lab mix who is fully grown and wonderfully medium sized • Gentle, affectionate sweetheart who loves cuddling and staying close to his humans • Deeply attached companion who follows his people and settles calmly when they’re home • Dog social playmate who needs another playful dog in his forever home • Briefly nervous at first but warms up to new dogs in about 60 seconds • Great with cats — he simply ignores them • Kid friendly boy best suited for sturdy, dog savvy children he can’t accidentally knock over • 99% potty trained and fully crate trained, though he gets sad when left alone • Playful yet calm — eager to run and wrestle but settles beautifully when it’s time to rest • Perfect fit for an active, present family who wants a loving, intelligent dog ready for adventures and companionship

Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!