Monday’s Foster Dog: Meet Creed, An Adoptable Dog in St. Louis!!

What’s big, black, and beautiful? Creed! Creed is Monday’s Adoptable Dog. He is a black Labrador Retriever mix. Animal Control picked him up on the streets of Illinois and his family was not able to pay the fee to get him back, so, that’s how he ended up at Gateway. Creed is about three years old. He is just a little over eighty pounds, but thinks that he is still a lap dog. He is neutered and current on his shots.

Creed is a super friendly dog who loves people and other dogs. He loves welcoming visitors at his foster home, and is now the official greeter! He enjoys the company of people and prefers to be in the same room as his human companions. He is a big snuggle bug. No body pillows are necessary when this fella is around. He sleeps well through the night on the bed of his foster parent. Creed has had some interaction with children and did extremely well each time. He has not had any kitty encounters yet, so that will need to be tested.

Creed is also quite the athlete! Like most dogs of his breed, he LOVES to swim and is pretty darn good at it! He is the perfect dog to take on a run, because he is full of energy AND is great on a leash. He also enjoys nice walks too, if that is more your speed. Other games that he loves to play are fetch and tug-of-war. He could play fetch all day long if you let him!

Creed is not just all play though. He is seriously one smart dog. He is crate/house-trained. However, Creed is such a good boy that his foster stopped crating him. He already knows several commands and can learn a lot more! He knows basic commands like “sit” and “stay”. He also knows that he isn’t allowed on the furniture when he hears the “drop” command. He’s extremely attentive and responds quickly to commands when given. He’s got the looks and the brains!

Are you looking for a sweet boy who is always all grins? Do you enjoy a doggy kiss or two when you come home from a long day of work? If so, please inquire about adopting Creed. Learn about our adoption process and fill out an application: Pet Adoption Policies & Application. You may also email us at adopt@gatewaypets.com for more information.