Toby

About Toby (Labrador Retriever) in Fairbanks, AK 99701

Toby is waiting for you at Fairbanks North Start Borough Animal Control in Fairbanks, AK 99701. Toby (A123758) is a 9-year-old lab who weighed 76.5 pounds on intake! 07/06/26 Toby, previously known as Otis, is back at the shelter and looking for his new home! He was described as a perfect dog! However, it was noted that he is also a free spirit and will bolt the door to take himself on a grand adventure! It is important to be mindful of the door when opening to the outdoors so he does not make his great escape. Toby was stated to be kennel trained, housebroken, rides well in a car, and knows his basic commands! He was stated to do fabulous with everyone he meets including babies and children! He also was said to LOVE other dogs; please ensure you are making appropriate introductions to continue setting him up for success! Toby is the sweetest boy looking for his next family to continue loving! If you are interested in meeting Toby, please let us know! Foster update: Otis has been great during the time I've been fostering him! He has good manners; he is house trained (will stand by the door and whine to go out), crate trained and seems to know not to jump on furniture. He rarely barks and is incredibly happy and energetic. Otis is very friendly with both people and dogs and will play for hours. He has gotten along really well with the other dogs in the household (all big dogs, including an intact male).01/03/26 This handsome and happy guy is Otis! Otis was brought to the shelter due to no fault of his own with his little brother Larry! We do not have much information Otis' behavior and history. He has been VERY outgoing while at the shelter, eager to say hello to every single human. Otis' buddy Larry is a smaller dog, so he appears to do well with at least small dogs. He has not seemed too bothered by his doggy neighbors, while at the shelter. Please make sure that any and all introductions to other animals are done in a slow and controlled manner to allow for the b