Adopt

My name is Blitz!

Posted over 2 years ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $500

This helps Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Boxer/Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut - with White
Age
7 years 2 months old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
55 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
BRO-A-67

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Meet Blitz!

Blitz is a 6-year-old, 55 pound working dog. He's smart, food driven, and loves playing fetch. He sleeps through the night in his crate, is house trained, loves learning new tricks, and can be good with other dogs if they allow him to calmly greet them.

Blitz would do best in an adult only home, with an owner who is active. He loves going on walks, runs, hikes and car rides. He can be wary of new people, and will need someone to continue to train him on confidence building. Blitz will walk in a heel when requested, he is a quick learner, super food motivated, and will LOVE his owners immensely.

Update from foster Mom:

With his people, he is the BEST dog, and he's good with dogs if they aren't pushy. He's a quick learner, a cuddle bug, and house-trained. He LOVES hiking with me in the woods, has an amazing recall, and loves playing fetch. I believe he would be the best dog on a farm, where he isn't forced to interact with strangers. I strongly believe that when he is off leash, he will choose to avoid strangers as opposed to confronting them.

So why has this amazing already trained pup been with us so long?
He doesn't do too well with strangers. We've gotten people interested, but seemingly they seem to ignore his "wary of new people" bit in his bio, and those who have applied want a friendly dog who is ok with meeting everyone.

Are you someone who will allow Blitz to become comfortable with strangers slowly? Maybe an active outdoorsy introvert? Or okay with leaving your pup at home while you go out to be extroverted? Blitz is AMAZING. He just needs someone who understands he isn't too fond of people until he feels safe with them. This means not allowing others to approach him on walks and when out and about. No trips to Home Depot or TJ Maxx for this guy. He only needs outings with his new parents!

P.S. This means he will take time to warm up to you too!


If you are interested in finding out more about Blitz, please fill out an adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your browser:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/BRO-A-67

Blitz is being fostered in Grafton.

The adoption fee is $500.

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We expect that all adopted dogs will enroll in a formal dog training class with their new owners. Obedience and training classes are an excellent way to learn more about your newly adopted dog, gain handling and training experience, and improve your relationship with your pet.
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Contact info

Pet ID
BRO-A-67
Contact
Address
Broken Tail Rescue, P.O. Box 60296, Worcester, MA 01606
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Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Submit the application on our website. This does not commit you to this pet, but it gets the process started.

2.

Interview

If your application receives preliminary approval, you'll be contacted by one of our fosters to discuss the pet in more detail.

3.

Home Check

We'll arrange a brief visit to your home by one of our volunteers. This is not a required step for cat adoptions.

4.

Meet the Pet

You and your household members will meet the pet and make sure you "click".

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

If you choose to move forward with adoption, you'll be prompted to sign our adoption contract and pay the adoption fee online.

6.

Take the Pet Home

Congratulations on your new family member! We're still here to offer support as you settle in.

Additional adoption info

The Adoption Process
- Fill out an application for your potential new family member
- One of our volunteers will review the submitted application and do their best to respond within 48 hours
- We will check personal references and veterinary records (if applicable)
- After checking references, we will then look to schedule a home visit (for dogs only)
- If the animal is a good match, then a meet and greet will be setup – usually at the foster home or the Cambridge or Millbury PetSmart adoption centers
- We like to have all family members attend
- Finally, the last step if to complete the adoption paperwork and to bring your new family member home

Here are a few items for people to consider before deciding to adopt:

- Renters must have their landlord’s permission
- Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
- All adoptive homes must be stable, supportive, and capable to meet all veterinary and financial needs of the animal
- Some adoptions will require adopters to enroll the dog in training classes as a condition of adoption, however we encourage training for ALL adopted dogs.
- Kittens younger than 6 months must be adopted with another kitten/cat or go to a home with a resident cat for socialization
- There may be additional adoption requirements for puppies (puppy socialization classes, someone home during the day, etc)

Adoption Fees
Adoption fees help defray the cost of our medical expenses for all our animals.

Dogs
Our adoption fees can vary widely, but are typically between $400 and $550 for healthy adult dogs and puppies. All dog adoption fees are are determined on a case-by-case basis that considered the dogs age, behavior and overall health.

All dogs adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam and heartworm test and be up to date on vaccinations, heartworm/flea and tick preventative and microchipped.

Cats
Our adoption fee varies by age for cats and kittens:

Kitten (0-11 months): $350
Two Kittens (0-11 months): $650
Single Young Cat (1-4 years): $275
Two Young Cats (1-4 years): $500
Single Adult Cat (5-9 years): $225
Two Adult Cats (5-9 years): $400
Senior Cat (10+ years): $150
Special Needs Cat: $150 or TBD
Two Senior or Special Needs Cats: $250

All cats adopted from Broken Tail Rescue will be spayed or neutered, receive a veterinary exam, be up to date on vaccinations, FeLV/FIV tested, dewormed, given flea and tick treatment, and microchipped.

Ready to Adopt?
Are you interested in one of our adoptable animals, fill out the adoption application to start the process!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

All of our dogs for adoption are in foster homes. You must fill out an adoption application before being considered for adoption. Once your application is received, the foster parent will contact you to discuss whether the animal would be a good fit for your home and set up a meet between your family and the pet.

We also house several cats in our adoption centers at the following PetSmart locations. Volunteers staff the center during posted hours.

Cambridge (PetSmart, 160 Alewife Brook Pkwy)
Walk-in hours: Monday–Friday 6pm–8pm and Saturday 12pm–2pm

Woburn (PetSmart, 114A Commerce Way)
Walk-in hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 6pm–8pm and Sunday 12–2pm

Millbury (PetSmart, 70 Worcester Providence Turnpike)
*By appointment only. Please contact us and a volunteer will reach out to schedule.

Please come early if you plan to adopt. Prescreening is required in order to adopt, so filling out the prescreen application in advance, so you can be approved prior to your visit, will facilitate the process. Copy and paste the following link into your browser for the application: https://bit.ly/3yRGpMD

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @brokentailrescue for schedule updates and special adoption hours (and dog and cat videos!)

More about this rescue

Mission Statement:

Broken Tail Rescue, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit foster-based rescue organization dedicated to the rescue of unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats in urgent need. We work closely with local animal controls, animal shelters and rescue groups to ensure the placement of these forgotten animals. We will not discriminate on basis of health, age, or breed and will only consider humane euthanasia in cases of aggression or for quality-of-life due to untreatable medical conditions.

Our animals are vet examined, vaccinated, spayed or neutered as needed and receive any and all medical treatment necessary prior to being placed into carefully screened permanent homes.

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