How can you resist a name like Drumstick? This pup acts like a Labrador through and through. If you like Drumstick's underwater photo, APA! is hosting a special event this Sunday with the photographer. At the Underwater Dogs event, you can have your dog's underwater portrait taken. Proceeds benefit APA!.

Name: Drumstick

Sex: Male

Breed: Retriever/Labrador mix

Adult size: Large

Age: 1 year, 6 months

Sign: Capricorn

Spayed/neutered: Yes

Adoption donation: $150

Location:On site

Surprise fact: Oh, the intelligence. APA! may not have worked with a smarter dog. He learns new cues and behaviors at an amazing speed.

What APA! says about Drumstick:

• Drumstick is attending a group class on Saturdays and has wonderful volunteers working with him during the week.
• He is quickly learning all of his basic commands, as well as how to walk nicely on a leash. Drumstick has a love of people, affection and fun!

Why APA! says he deserves your love:

• Drumstick is a long-stay shelter dog. He arrived at the city shelter as a stray on Thanksgiving 2012, hence the yummy name.
• It's hard not to fall for something about this very loveable dog.

To learn more and adopt Drumstick, visit the APA! website.