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Ruff Ruff! My name is Abraham (LOCAL)
I
found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
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Abraham (LOCAL)'s Info...
| Breed: | American Staffordshire Terrier/Belgian Malinois Mix | Color: | Tan/Yellow/Fawn - With White | Age: | Puppy |
| Size: | Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) | Sex: | Male |
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS DOG, PLEASE CONTACT HIS ADOPTION COORDINATOR: paws.jenn@gmail.com
Be sure to watch Abraham's slideshow below!
Meet Abraham! (Don't forget to view his slideshow below!)
Abraham is approximately 8 months old and weighs 40 lbs. as of 7/1/12. We believe he is a staffordshire bull terrier/belgian malanois mix.
While at the shelter, his legs became deformed from being sprayed with cleaners and living on wet concrete which is something the shelter will euthanize for and we could not let that happen, so we rescued him from the shelter. He has recovered from his ordeal in the shelter and is now a very happy, healthy, playful boy!
We think he will probably be a medium size stocky dog. His front legs bow out like a bull dog, it is adorable. This little guy is ALL rambunctious and playful puppy! His foster is currently working on house training and some basic obedience with him. Due to Abraham's young age and puppy behavior in relation to his size, we are not recommending a home with very young children for Abe. Children who are 10+ would be best so they can assist in his training.Abraham LOVES playing with other dogs and would enjoy having an equally spry playmate in his new home. Abe did meet a cat as well, and was curious but cautious.
This little guy is constantly sprinting across his foster mom's living room and running head first into the couch cushions, or jumping onto the back of his (very patient) foster brother. Abe is sure to keep you laughing if you're lucky enough to adopt this gorgeous boy!
Adoption Donation: $400.00
Interested in adopting this wonderful dog? Please visit our website and complete an online adoption application.
http://www.pawsnewengland.com/adoption-form/
The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (age appropriate vaccinations, spaying/neutering -when age appropriate- heartworm testing/treatment when necessary and includes transportation to New England at $140.00 per dog.
In addition, PAWS NEW ENGLAND has joined with VCA Veterinary Hospital to offer adopters an initial health consultation in New England at a VCA Hospital free of charge with treatment during the first seven days of adoption of common canine illnesses associated with these lucky pups, i.e. kennel cough, fecal parasites, etc. also free of charge.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALL OF OUR DOGS ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE OF RHODE ISLAND BOARDED EITHER PRIVATE FOSTER HOMES OR TRAINING FACILITIES. If a dog is listed as "local", he /she is at one of our foster homes in New England.
We are often asked, ""Why would you charge ""so much"" for a rescue pet? Why not just place it in a good home?" The answer is because we need adopters who are willing to support all rescue pets, not just the dog they adopt. A young, healthy dog might cost us $150-400 in discounted vet care, and many people will want to adopt it; an older dog with health issues can easily cost $500-1500 in veterinary expenses, and it may require months of foster care for rehabilitation yet we can only ask a minimal adoption fee, and it may be a long time until anyone comes forward to adopt him/her. Fees from the younger, more adoptable dogs help offset the cost of caring for the others.
As most dogs do not walk into a shelter with their parents birth certificates in their mouths, we cannot verify the breed mix of any dog listed. ALL KNOWN INFORMATION IS LISTED HERE. We do our best to give accurate information, but most of our dogs are rescues and do not come with a known history or confirmation of breed mix.
PHOTOS UPDATED ON 7/1//12.
Rescue Group Info...
PAWS is comprised of a small group of volunteers from New England and Tennessee trying to reduce the euthanization rate (previously 90%) at the Tipton County Animal Control shelter in Brighton, Tennessee. This shelter is forced to euthanize thousands of animals each year due to irresponsible pet owners that do not spay/ neuter their dogs in the area. Millions of dogs in America are euthanized each year due to lack of space and lack of funding to try and find them better homes.
Our mission is to save as many animals as possible, removing them from the shelter, having their veterinary needs met prior to traveling and then finding them loving homes throughout New England. We do this only with the assistance of many people volunteering their time by going to the shelter, transporting the dogs to the vet, fostering dogs who need special care, and arranging for their new and happy homes in this area. Most importantly, we cannot do any of this without those people willing to open their homes and hearts to these lovely creatures.
All of our dogs are located either in foster homes in New England or Tennessee/Missouri. Please email our volunteers to ask about the specific pet that you are interested in.
Donation: $450.00 (includes $140.00 transport fee paid directly to USDA approved transport company)
Interested in adopting this wonderful dog? Please visit our website and complete an online adoption application.
http://www.pawsnewengland.com/adoption-form/
The adoption donation covers all pre-adoption vet costs (general health exam, vaccinations, heartworm testing/treatment when necessary)
Puppies under the age of 4 months will not be spayed/neutered prior to adoption upon advice of our veterinarians; small dog breeds may not be altered prior to six months if size prohibitive. Paw New England has a spay/neuter program in place with partner vets or if adopter chooses veterinarian of their own choice, reimbursement of $60.00 provided to adopter.
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