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Sweet Sparrow is looking for her forever family, and wants her new people to know these 10 things about her:
1. I am a Neapolitan Mastiff and I am about 3 years old.
2. Before I came to rescue, nobody really cared about me. I was very skinny and sick when I was found wandering around a busy street in North Carolina. The shelter wanted to put me down because of my breed and my poor overall health, but some nice people advocated for me and then asked the Bullpen if I could come to the sanctuary!
3. Even though my previous life was the pits, I am an extremely sweet girl who is very grateful to have been given another chance. Like most dogs of my breed, I can be slow to warm up to strangers, but once I’ve had the opportunity to get to know you, I am a total lover.
4. I think I would do well in a home with children over 12, as long as they weren’t too loud or rambunctious and had some previous experience/training with big dogs.
5. Male dogs over 60lbs, with slow introduction and supervision
6. I’m not sure how I feel about dogs under 60lbs, so I honestly don’t know if I can live in a household with these kinds of pets.
7. I don’t think I care about cats. It’s difficult to say definitively, because it’s possible that I haven’t noticed the barn cats that hang around the sanctuary due to my vision problems, but I might be able to live with a feline-friendly family, as long as I’m allowed to meet my new cat companions very slowly and always under supervision.
7. The words that best describe me are gentle, mellow, and obedient.
8. My favorite things to do are taking naps, being around people, and exploring outdoors.
9. I am housebroken and wonderful in a crate. I am also great on a leash, and I know basic obedience and how to use a dog door!
10. I am fully vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. Unfortunately, I am heartworm positive, but I’ve started treatment, and will come with all the medicine needed to complete it at my new home.
Ready to give Sparrow the forever home of her dreams? Fill out our Adoption Application, located at www.bullpenrescue.org under the 'work with us' tab.
We highly recommend that our potential adopters fill out an online application as soon as possible, as it greatly expedites the process of finding the right dog for your situation.
Our dogs are available for adoption nationwide but preference is given to adopters willing to do an in-person meeting. Please understand that our dogs are not adopted on a first-come, first-served basis, but rather we strive for a "perfect placement" so we know that they will not be failed again.
Sweet Sparrow is looking for her forever family, and wants her new people to know these 10 things about her:
1. I am a Neapolitan Mastiff and I am about 3 years old.
2. Before I came to rescue, nobody really cared about me. I was very skinny and sick when I was found wandering around a busy street in North Carolina. The shelter wanted to put me down because of my breed and my poor overall health, but some nice people advocated for me and then asked the Bullpen if I could come to the sanctuary!
3. Even though my previous life was the pits, I am an extremely sweet girl who is very grateful to have been given another chance. Like most dogs of my breed, I can be slow to warm up to strangers, but once I’ve had the opportunity to get to know you, I am a total lover.
4. I think I would do well in a home with children over 12, as long as they weren’t too loud or rambunctious and had some previous experience/training with big dogs.
5. Male dogs over 60lbs, with slow introduction and supervision
6. I’m not sure how I feel about dogs under 60lbs, so I honestly don’t know if I can live in a household with these kinds of pets.
7. I don’t think I care about cats. It’s difficult to say definitively, because it’s possible that I haven’t noticed the barn cats that hang around the sanctuary due to my vision problems, but I might be able to live with a feline-friendly family, as long as I’m allowed to meet my new cat companions very slowly and always under supervision.
7. The words that best describe me are gentle, mellow, and obedient.
8. My favorite things to do are taking naps, being around people, and exploring outdoors.
9. I am housebroken and wonderful in a crate. I am also great on a leash, and I know basic obedience and how to use a dog door!
10. I am fully vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped. Unfortunately, I am heartworm positive, but I’ve started treatment, and will come with all the medicine needed to complete it at my new home.
Ready to give Sparrow the forever home of her dreams? Fill out our Adoption Application, located at www.bullpenrescue.org under the 'work with us' tab.
We highly recommend that our potential adopters fill out an online application as soon as possible, as it greatly expedites the process of finding the right dog for your situation.
Our dogs are available for adoption nationwide but preference is given to adopters willing to do an in-person meeting. Please understand that our dogs are not adopted on a first-come, first-served basis, but rather we strive for a "perfect placement" so we know that they will not be failed again.
All adopters must fill out an adoption application, which is conveniently located on our website, www.bullpenrescue.org, under the "work with us" tab in the top right of the page.
After you submit your application, the form goes to our online database where it is accessed and reviewed by the members of our team. A rescue volunteer should be in contact within a couple of days to discuss your application, your expectations, and any of the dogs you’re interested in. If you don’t hear anything from us within a reasonable amount of time, don’t be afraid to reach out to us via email at info@bullpenrescue.org!
Once we’ve spoken to you, we’ll begin to check your references. When we’ve gotten the green light from your references, a volunteer will be in touch with you to set up a home visit. We are merely looking to see that you are able to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for your dog to live in. At that time, we will also take the opportunity to inspect your fence, yard, and neighborhood.
As soon as your home visit has been completed and approved, you’re officially ready to adopt! At this point, a member of the Bullpen crew will be in touch to discuss the adoption contract/fee. Fees range from $50 for very old dogs to $500 for puppies. On average, the adoption fee is between $300-$400
Depending on the distance between you and your new family member, transport may have to be arranged (for applicants who live in close proximity to our facility in Georgia or one of our foster homes, this will not apply). We WILL NOT SEND A DOG VIA COMMERCIAL AIR, but we do offer two alternative options for long-haul transports:
(1) Commercial: We regularly use a wonderful, reasonably-priced ($150-$200) transport company that travels between Texas and Georgia and then up the East Coast on a weekly basis. The cost of the transport PLUS the cost of the mandatory health certificate must be covered by the applicant unless otherwise specified by the Bullpen.
(2) Private: We also have an individual who is available to do private transport, but applicants must be willing to cover the individual’s travel expenses and meet the driver at least half of the way.
Post-adoption, we reserve the right to make up to three follow-up visits, but we’ll make sure to give you notice beforehand, and the visits are generally informal. Additionally, we always encourage our new adopters to stay in touch with updates or pictures (email, text, or join the Bullpen’s Facebook page- Facebook.com/BullpenRescue) and to feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
All adopters must fill out an adoption application, which is conveniently located on our website, www.bullpenrescue.org, under the "work with us" tab in the top right of the page.
After you submit your application, the form goes to our online database where it is accessed and reviewed by the members of our team. A rescue volunteer should be in contact within a couple of days to discuss your application, your expectations, and any of the dogs you’re interested in. If you don’t hear anything from us within a reasonable amount of time, don’t be afraid to reach out to us via email at info@bullpenrescue.org!
Once we’ve spoken to you, we’ll begin to check your references. When we’ve gotten the green light from your references, a volunteer will be in touch with you to set up a home visit. We are merely looking to see that you are able to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for your dog to live in. At that time, we will also take the opportunity to inspect your fence, yard, and neighborhood.
As soon as your home visit has been completed and approved, you’re officially ready to adopt! At this point, a member of the Bullpen crew will be in touch to discuss the adoption contract/fee. Fees range from $50 for very old dogs to $500 for puppies. On average, the adoption fee is between $300-$400
Depending on the distance between you and your new family member, transport may have to be arranged (for applicants who live in close proximity to our facility in Georgia or one of our foster homes, this will not apply). We WILL NOT SEND A DOG VIA COMMERCIAL AIR, but we do offer two alternative options for long-haul transports:
(1) Commercial: We regularly use a wonderful, reasonably-priced ($150-$200) transport company that travels between Texas and Georgia and then up the East Coast on a weekly basis. The cost of the transport PLUS the cost of the mandatory health certificate must be covered by the applicant unless otherwise specified by the Bullpen.
(2) Private: We also have an individual who is available to do private transport, but applicants must be willing to cover the individual’s travel expenses and meet the driver at least half of the way.
Post-adoption, we reserve the right to make up to three follow-up visits, but we’ll make sure to give you notice beforehand, and the visits are generally informal. Additionally, we always encourage our new adopters to stay in touch with updates or pictures (email, text, or join the Bullpen’s Facebook page- Facebook.com/BullpenRescue) and to feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Our facility in Norwood is home to many of our dogs, but we also have foster homes across the country. Currently, we have adoptable dogs in the following cities:
Kansas City, MO
Shreveport, LA
Asheville,NC
Atlanta, GA
Hurst, TX
Little Rock, AR
Florence, KY
Our facility in Norwood is home to many of our dogs, but we also have foster homes across the country. Currently, we have adoptable dogs in the following cities:
Kansas City, MO
Shreveport, LA
Asheville,NC
Atlanta, GA
Hurst, TX
Little Rock, AR
Florence, KY
More about this rescue
Located in the green rolling hills of Northeast Georgia, The Bullpen provides assistance and sanctuary for giant breed dogs and other vulnerable companion animals. We believe that by integrating grassroots community education and outreach, coalition building, support for existing animal welfare efforts, and our own independent rescue operations, we can eliminate needless euthanasia and improve the overall health and well-being of our four-legged friends.
http://www.bullpenrescue.org/approach/
Located in the green rolling hills of Northeast Georgia, The Bullpen provides assistance and sanctuary for giant breed dogs and other vulnerable companion animals. We believe that by integrating grassroots community education and outreach, coalition building, support for existing animal welfare efforts, and our own independent rescue operations, we can eliminate needless euthanasia and improve the overall health and well-being of our four-legged friends.
