Josie's Info...
| Breed: | Collie Mix | Color: | Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White) | Age: | Adult |
| Size: | Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less | Sex: | Female |
I am already spayed, housetrained, and up to date with shots.
A note from Josie's foster mom:
This sweet girl was thought, at first, to be very old. But actually is estimated to be between 2-3 years old. She was found wandering the road and brought to Licking County Animal Shelter April 7, 2009 weighing just 26 lbs. (See the third picture --) Even a month later at 30.8 lbs. you still could count every rib. Treatment began for extreme hookworm infestation. After another month, normal weight is achieved and she is free of parasites. Now named Josey, she will need spay and dew claw removal surgery and then will be ready for adoption! She has such beautiful, kind eyes. Social behavior with other dogs fine but "displays" aggressive dominance with other females. Very compatible with cats. Loves to snuggle beside you on the couch, very gentle and affectionate.
Josie's adoption fee is $225, which includes all vetting (spay/neuter, all vaccinations including rabies, heartworm test & started on prevention), started on flea/tick prevention, micro-chip and a leash & collar. If you are interested, please fill-out an online application at www.stopthesuffering.org
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Rescue Group Info...
Our Mission" is to rescue homeless dogs and cats from shelters that are at high risk of euthanasia. With the help of Foster Home programs & other Rescue Groups we place these animals in safe havens. While in foster care funding is provided for spaying and neutering, along with other required veterinary care. We promote and process suitable applications for adoptions to create responsible ownership."
Stop the Suffering accepts dogs and cats from rural Ohio shelters and some owner "turn-ins" into the adoption programs. Many of these animals were rescued from the Licking County Animal Shelter.
Mingle With Our Mutts
The 1st & 3rd Sunday Monthly
12-2PM at the Franklin County Dog Shelter
Minglewithourmutts.org
Our Adoption Process
Each dog and cat in our rescue group is special. Every one has it's own unique personality and needs. Not every dog or cat is right for every home. Our adoption process is designed to make sure you and your new pet will have a successful future together.
ADOPTION APPLICATION: Our website is currently under construction--please email STOPTHESUFFERING@GMAIL.COM to request an adoption application!
Assessment - Matching the Dog and the Adopter
Adopter discusses the dog or cat of choice with an STS adoption specialist.
The STS adoption specialist discusses needs and temperament of dog with individual/family.
Both needs of the dog or cat and and the criteria of the family are very carefully assessed to assure the best match possible. Items considered include:
Temperament and age of dog or cat
Veterinary/health needs of dog or cat
Individual/families desires and perception of the perfect pet
(no match is “perfect” but STS strives for the best match possible)
Ability of individual/family to meet the veterinary, daily-living, behavioral and emotional needs of the dog or cat.
STS visits the home of any adoptive family. If the family lives out of state, STS may arrange for another local rescue to conduct the home visit.
Other means of assessment include:
Veterinary reference
Personal references by two to three individuals who know the adopter and the adopter’s capability to provide a loving home for an animal
Franklin, Licking, Delaware Counties
Columbus, Newark, Heath OH and other surrounding Cities in the Central Ohio area