Sadie unfortunately was attacked, a few years ago, by two other dogs. After a couple of months of intensive medical treatment, including three surgeries, she made a full recovery. She is, however, disfigured; part of her face had to be removed. We think it lends her features some extra character! Now she is a sleek, well-fed, healthy girl who loves to run and play. A bit nervous with strangers, Sadie warms up quickly under a gentle hand. She listens well. Her favorite things include racing around a fenced yard, and chasing a ball. A very sweet and affectionate girl, she does need to be an only pet. Spayed, up to date on rabies and distemper shots, heartworm negative. About 9 years old. 240 522 7416 for more information.
Sadie unfortunately was attacked, a few years ago, by two other dogs. After a couple of months of intensive medical treatment, including three surgeries, she made a full recovery. She is, however, disfigured; part of her face had to be removed. We think it lends her features some extra character! Now she is a sleek, well-fed, healthy girl who loves to run and play. A bit nervous with strangers, Sadie warms up quickly under a gentle hand. She listens well. Her favorite things include racing around a fenced yard, and chasing a ball. A very sweet and affectionate girl, she does need to be an only pet. Spayed, up to date on rabies and distemper shots, heartworm negative. About 9 years old. 240 522 7416 for more information.
Potential adopters physically meet the animal, and me. The person or couple is interviewed in person, a vet reference is checked (if possible), and I visit the home, tour inside and outside, ask any additional questions necessary, meet any live-in family members yet unmet, and sleep on my final decision. The next day I will call with a decision - either way. The adoption fee for a dog is $100, for a cat, $40. The adoption contract includes a takeback policy - in effect for the entire life of the animal- and the right to visit, with notice, and to raclaim the animal in the case of neglect or abuse.
Potential adopters physically meet the animal, and me. The person or couple is interviewed in person, a vet reference is checked (if possible), and I visit the home, tour inside and outside, ask any additional questions necessary, meet any live-in family members yet unmet, and sleep on my final decision. The next day I will call with a decision - either way. The adoption fee for a dog is $100, for a cat, $40. The adoption contract includes a takeback policy - in effect for the entire life of the animal- and the right to visit, with notice, and to raclaim the animal in the case of neglect or abuse.
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I generally will bring a cat to the person for a meet-and-greet. Dog applicants come here, to the rescue, to meet.
I generally will bring a cat to the person for a meet-and-greet. Dog applicants come here, to the rescue, to meet.
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Safe Shelter has been up and running for 22 years. I worked for a year at a large, long-running, widely respected no-kill shelter and this inspired me to try it myself. It is a small, low-budget operation that could really use some volunteer and foster help!
Safe Shelter has been up and running for 22 years. I worked for a year at a large, long-running, widely respected no-kill shelter and this inspired me to try it myself. It is a small, low-budget operation that could really use some volunteer and foster help!
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