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My name is
Vegas!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 1 month ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

My basic info

Breed
Boxer
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
11 years 1 month old, Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
44 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
A51825868

My details

Alert icon Not good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet this handsome senior fella named Vegas! He was surrendered over to the shelter by his owner on January 6, 2023 because he was getting nippy. He is 10 years old, current on shots, already neutered, and deserving of a wonderful life to enjoy his “golden years” being a loved and pampered pup in a home. Don’t let his age deceive you…he has a lot of pep in his strep. When he gets excited he gets the zoomies (just like a puppy) and that is when he can get nippy. Just being playful.While on the leash for a walk he walks perfectly. Owner said he needs a home without other dogs and no cats. Since he can get a little over excited and can be a little nippy (in a playful way) would be best in a home without children. He’s handsome and sweet and with the right person he will thrive and make someone a sweet pup! Visit with Vegas today and adopt him into your heart and home!
If you have another dog and are interested in meeting another potential new furry member please bring him or her to the shelter and meet on neutral ground before adopting. No need to shuffle the animals around any more than necessary. Please know that 1 mosquito bite can create heart worms and they can be fatal if not treated. It is VERY important to keep your pets healthy and protected by keeping them on a once a month heart worm and flea/tick prevention. These animals are counting on you as their owner to provide them with lots a love and the proper health care so PLEASE make sure you are aware and prepared before adopting. Owning a pet is an extra expense and responsibility but is so worth every minute and penny you invest in them. They will add lots of joy and unconditional love if given a fair chance.
The shelter is open Mon.-Fri. 10-1, 2-5, Sat. 10-4. Adopt a homeless pet and save a life. If you can not adopt right now come out and volunteer and make a difference in the lives of these animals while they await their FOREVER home.
In order to adopt any of our "bully breeds" there is special paper work that will need to be collected and approved prior to the adoption. We love all of our dogs and want to make sure to place our "bully babies" in homes best suited for them.
Shelter
Carteret County Humane Society & Animal Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
A51825868
Contact
Rachel Hardin
Address
853 Hibbs Rd, Newport, NC 28570
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Additional adoption info

To adopt, visit us at
853 Hibbs Road, Newport, NC 28570
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday*: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

Dog/Cat $75 (male)/ $85 (female) already spayed/neutered
Dog/cat not spayed or neutered $125. Adoption fee includes spay or neuter voucher.
Kittens and Puppies - $100 (include s/n voucher and rabies voucher)

Adoption Fee includes:
Dogs: Rabies, Canine Distemper/Parainfluenza, Bordetella, Dewormer, Frontline, Monthly Heartworm Preventative, Heartworm Testing, Microchip, Shelter ID Tag, Collar, Spay/Neuter Voucher if not already altered.
Cats: Rabies, Felovax, Dewormer, Revolution, FIV/FLEV Testing, Microchip, Collar, Spay/Neuter Voucher if not already altered.

To adopt any of our "bully breeds", there is a special application and paperwork that needs to be completed prior to adoption.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Carteret County Humane Society
853 Hibbs Road, Newport, NC 28570
Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday*: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: CLOSED

More about this shelter

We are a non-profit orginization relying on donations. We do have a contract witht the county to provide shelter for strays brought in. We have limited space but try to get our animals back to thier families and if that can not be accomplished we work hard on finding them new homes.
We do what we do because we love animals. We are realistic in in efforts, understand the problem and work towards educating the public on what needs to be done to prevent over population.