12/05/2025
We had never received so many applications for one dog until we met Nyx.
The amount of interest in her was absolutely overwhelming. Our inbox filled with messages, repeated requests, and a level of demand we’ve simply never seen before. It quickly became impossible to reach out or event respond to every single applicant — we’ve never experienced anything like it.
So we want to say this as clearly as we can: we choose families based on the dog’s needs alone. Not on who asks the loudest, not on who offers the most, and not on who insists they “deserve” her. The dog drives the decision, every single time.
Nyx is a purebred Labrador Retriever who comes fully trained, athletic, and purpose-driven. Labradors — especially from strong working lines with related training — aren’t just family dogs. They are working dogs. They need a job, structure, mental stimulation, and an outlet for their instincts. Without that, even the most well-trained Lab can become anxious, frustrated, or unfulfilled.
That’s why experience with working breeds mattered deeply in our search for her forever home. We weren’t just placing a pet — we were placing a dog whose entire wellbeing depends on having a purpose and people who understand how to support her through real work.
We were also asked many times why we didn’t increase her $100 adoption fee given her breed and training. It’s simple: raising it would make this about us, not about the dog. Our adoption fee stays a flat $100 for every dog — regardless of breed, age, health, or training level — because every dog deserves the same chance at a home.
Does that give us reason to be even more selective? You bet it does.
And now, we get to share the news we’ve been waiting for: Nyx has found her perfect family right here in the Upstate.
They live on a 75-acre farm with ponds on the property, and Nyx will be working as a duck dog — an instinctive, fulfilling role that channels her drive, intelligence, and athleticism. Between her job and her new family’s experience with working breeds, Nyx will thrive with the structure, purpose, and companionship she needs.
To everyone who applied for her, thank you. Your applications remain valid for six months, and we’d be happy to reconnect if another Squad pup catches your eye.
And to Nyx — sweet girl, your future is bright. We are so excited for this next chapter of yours. 🤍
