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My name is Star!

Posted over 3 years ago

Cared for by Before the Bridge
Adoption fee: $250

This helps Before the Bridge with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Dog
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn - with Black
Age
10 years 5 months old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
55 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Star and her sister, Aruna, were picked up at the Lowe's in Greenville, Texas. They were still very young and almost feral. Star behaved very much like an Australian Cattle Dog...she makes a lot of noise when she plays with her sister, but that's all it is. She does try to herd all the other dogs, but is very sweet with people. She does like to dip her feet into the large tub of water and look for things she thinks she needs to eat. She could use a person who is familiar with Cattle Dogs and their behavior.
Rescue
Before the Bridge

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
P.O.Box 1704, Wylie, TX 75098
Donation
beforethebridge.net click on the Donation button on the last tab

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

When a potential adopter identifies a dog or cat in which they are interested, they contact Before the Bridge to request an application. Once the application is received and approved, a home visit is set up during which we bring the chosen pet to the adopter's home to meet and greet with all the occupants both human and animal. If the home visit goes smoothly, the adopter will sign a contract and pay a $200 donation fee ($100 for cats). We then leave the pet in their new Forever Home and do a followup phone call in a week or so to see how things are going.

*Please note: Although the City of Garland Shelter is making great strides in the right direction in their treatment of Pit Bulls, they still have a long way to go. Therefore, Before the Bridge does not adopt Pit Bulls to residents in Garland. We regret this inconvenience and will continue to monitor changes in that City.

Go meet their pets

Our pets are shown at Adoption events only. We cannot arrange for you to visit our homes or show dogs on any days other than Saturday or Sunday.

Regular adoption events are held each Saturday at various Petsmarts in the area in conjunction with the Straydog Inc group out of Gun Barrel City. We are there from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please come by and see us!

Special events are announced as they become available.

Thank you for your understanding.

More about this rescue

Before the Bridge is comprised of 3 die hard rescuers. We are a new group, formed in September of 2008, but our rescue experience spans many years. Dogs and cats are now housed at a new location in Caddo Mills. Dogs are routinely transported to local adoption events for the public to see. Folks may also take a look at our Adoption Book to look for their new friend and companion. We also have pets listed on a fellow rescuers site. We accept any breed but have specialized in Pit Bull rescue. Because we are small, our space is limited as well as our finances. Donations of money, food, or supplies are always very welcome. We do not euthanize to make room for another animal so when we are full, we must say no to taking in a new rescue.