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My name is
Macchiato!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated 15 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Home Check

4

Meet the Pet

5

Approve Application

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Retriever (Unknown Type)
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
2 years 10 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lb (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
ps_1449575-2437951

My details

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

My story

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

Macchiato came to us in May of 2022 from a hoarding situation after the owner passed away. He, his four littermates and four seniors had been spent months fending for themsleves.  Once caught it was clear he and his siblings were legiitimately feral, never having had human touch.  At approximately one year of age this presented daunting odds of a successful rehab into a "normal" dog and future home.  He was petrified of people and would avoid us at all costs. Once decompressed we started the lengthy process of navigating trust and the introduction of people.  He made amazing strides in being social, walking on leash and tried really hard to be brave. He went to foster for a few weeks and did great with them - even their cat!! We then took a leap of faith to see if he could bridge the gap and go public.  WOW!!!! He has become our most solid dog.  He is unphased by anything.  He LOVES to be pet and prefers to lean on you for tummy rubs.  If you stop petting he'll let you know it's not enough and no joke is our new volunteer dog.  He is SOLID.  It is expected that he will have some setback on transition.  However, we are here to help you and he navigate that and set things up for success.  He IS success.  He defied the odds and has blossomed into a well balanced wonderful dog.  He's still young (only 2) and looking for an amazing family to love his beauty, personality and lust for life.



Because of my Flight Risk I cannot be left unattended in a yard, crate training is a must when you are gone, tight grip on the leash is a must on adventures and my new family must be aware of open doors and windows.  NO offleash activities in unfenced areas for life.



To adopt: https://petstablished.com/adoption_form/37765/generic

To foster: https://petstablished.com/foster_form/37764/generic

Email: awayhomefordogs@gmail.com


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Rescue
A Way Home For Dogs

Contact info

Pet ID
ps_1449575-2437951
Contact
Babs Fry
Phone
Address
5073 Central Ave, #2001, Bonita, CA 91908

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Home Check

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Approve Application

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

and pay the adoption fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please apply online and an adoption counselor will get back to you at our earliest convenience.

Adoption application

More about this rescue

We are an organization founded to assist owners with missing pets through coaching, field work and humane trapping. This extends to securing street strays who we exit when no owner comes forward. We rehab and evaluate each dog for an appropriate fit for adoption.