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This is Whiskey. He's a Catahoula Leopard Dog/Plott Hound with a little bit of lab thrown in for good measure. He was found wandering all alone at the tender age of 3 1/2 months old. The kind people that found him tried unsuccessfully to find his owner, so thinking that he must have been abandoned, brought him to us. He was adopted, then returned after 16 months, for reasons that sound like his only flaw is that he is a young, medium-high energy dog. He's now under just under 2 years old, as sweet as he can be, up to date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped.
Whiskey loves to play, walks nicely on a leash, is crate trained, knows most of the basic obedience commands -- sit, lay down, shake, wait, place, leave-it and come. He needs an active family that will take him on long hikes, maybe also has a companion dog that will play run and chase in a fenced area, as he has boundless energy. Whiskey needs direction, and needs to know that he is not the boss of the house, or he WILL assume command! A trainer that worked with him said that he is one of the smartest dogs she has ever worked with! He is good with kids, in fact, is protective of them, and gets nervous if there is rough/rowdy play indoors where the kids might get hurt. (Or maybe he's jealous that he can't be rowdy in the house, too.)
This is Whiskey. He's a Catahoula Leopard Dog/Plott Hound with a little bit of lab thrown in for good measure. He was found wandering all alone at the tender age of 3 1/2 months old. The kind people that found him tried unsuccessfully to find his owner, so thinking that he must have been abandoned, brought him to us. He was adopted, then returned after 16 months, for reasons that sound like his only flaw is that he is a young, medium-high energy dog. He's now under just under 2 years old, as sweet as he can be, up to date on vaccines, neutered and microchipped.
Whiskey loves to play, walks nicely on a leash, is crate trained, knows most of the basic obedience commands -- sit, lay down, shake, wait, place, leave-it and come. He needs an active family that will take him on long hikes, maybe also has a companion dog that will play run and chase in a fenced area, as he has boundless energy. Whiskey needs direction, and needs to know that he is not the boss of the house, or he WILL assume command! A trainer that worked with him said that he is one of the smartest dogs she has ever worked with! He is good with kids, in fact, is protective of them, and gets nervous if there is rough/rowdy play indoors where the kids might get hurt. (Or maybe he's jealous that he can't be rowdy in the house, too.)
After you complete an application, there are several things that we will do:
1. We will check your personal references. Please be sure to list two personal references and include a phone number and an email address. (form asks for one; but I like two)
2. If you do not own your place of residence, we will call your landlord or leasing office. Please check with them first to learn about their pet policy.
3. We will call your veterinarian for a reference. We are looking for a history of annual exams, vaccines maintained routinely, annual heartworm tests and monthly preventatives. We require the following:
* All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered.
* If your pet is not up to date on vaccines, please do not submit the application until you have scheduled an appointment with the vet to get your pets current on their vaccines.
4. If you are a 1st-time pet owner, please include the name and phone number of the veterinarian you plan to use.
5. Be sure to call your Vet(s), giving them permission to speak with us.
6. We may need to do a home visit prior to approving your application, or post-adoption.
If these policies and practices are not acceptable, please do not apply.
The application process....
After you complete an application, there are several things that we will do:
1. We will check your personal references. Please be sure to list two personal references and include a phone number and an email address. (form asks for one; but I like two)
2. If you do not own your place of residence, we will call your landlord or leasing office. Please check with them first to learn about their pet policy.
3. We will call your veterinarian for a reference. We are looking for a history of annual exams, vaccines maintained routinely, annual heartworm tests and monthly preventatives. We require the following:
* All pets in the home must be spayed or neutered.
* If your pet is not up to date on vaccines, please do not submit the application until you have scheduled an appointment with the vet to get your pets current on their vaccines.
4. If you are a 1st-time pet owner, please include the name and phone number of the veterinarian you plan to use.
5. Be sure to call your Vet(s), giving them permission to speak with us.
6. We may need to do a home visit prior to approving your application, or post-adoption.
If these policies and practices are not acceptable, please do not apply.
We have Adoption Days on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 179 Chris Way in Somerset, Kentucky from 12-4 pm EST, in addition to community-based special adoption events. You can also make appointments to meet the animals by calling 606-451-2367.
We have Adoption Days on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 179 Chris Way in Somerset, Kentucky from 12-4 pm EST, in addition to community-based special adoption events. You can also make appointments to meet the animals by calling 606-451-2367.
More about this rescue
The Somerset-Pulaski County Humane Society is a designated 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Our mission is multi-faceted, focusing on the areas of:
* Prevention of animal cruelty
* Community education regarding proper care and treatment of animals
* Promotion of spay/neuter programs
* Encouragement of pro-animal legislation
* Pet Rescue & Adoption
The Somerset-Pulaski County Humane Society is a designated 501c3 nonprofit organization.
Our mission is multi-faceted, focusing on the areas of:
* Prevention of animal cruelty
* Community education regarding proper care and treatment of animals
* Promotion of spay/neuter programs
* Encouragement of pro-animal legislation
* Pet Rescue & Adoption