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My name is Watson!

Posted 1 year ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Interview

4

Home Check

5

Pay Fee

6

Sign Adoption Contract

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Boxer/Labrador Retriever
Color
Brindle - with White
Age
2 years 2 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
40 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

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
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Hey, There-my name is Watson but my nickname should be Mr. Playful. I LOVE everyone I meet. Person-dog-cat- whatever…I’m going to follow you around and ask for all the pets! My favorite activities include chasing a ball around the backyard and going for walks with my foster dad. I’m one of the friendliest dogs in the rescue so I always get invited to all their fun events. I’m not only a master on a leash but also do great on car rides & in my kennel. I may be playful but I know how to read a room and when to chill.

We asked my foster dad for a list of things about me- he did a pretty good job!
He loves to share your pillow at night (or try to take it all)
He chases his tail like a tornado.
Gives you little love sniffs to the face.
Rolls over on top of you for belly rubs.
Like to lay against your legs while napping.
Peeks his head in the shower and wants to lick your wet legs.
Follows you everywhere. At ALL TIMES.
He gives good hugs.

I can’t think of one reason that would make you not fill an application out for me unless you hate fun.
Rescue
ALIVE Rescue Memphis Chapter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Memphis, TN 38122

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

• Applicants must be 21 years or older and must be able to provide proof of age. • Applicants must be within 50 miles of Memphis.

2.

Approve Application

• Applicants are required to provide personal and vet references. We will be calling these references before approving the application.

3.

Interview

• Applicants will interview with the ALIVE Rescue President first. If approved, you will get to speak to the dogs foster family after.

4.

Home Check

• Applicants will allow an ALIVE representative to come to their home with the dog. At this time you will meet your potential new pup!

5.

Pay Fee

• Currently, the requested donation to adopt a dog from ALIVE Rescue Memphis is $275.00 for an adult and $300 for a puppy.

6.

Sign Adoption Contract

• Once adoption is approved and fees are paid, applicants will sign our ALIVE Rescue adoption Contract to finalize the adoption.

7.

Take the Pet Home

• Welcoming your new family member is the last step, and the best step!

Additional adoption info

• We require an additional $75 training deposit at the time of adoption. You will be required to enroll and complete a training class with your new companion at one of our approved training facilities. Once ALIVE Rescue Memphis receives proof of the completed class, this $75 deposit will be refunded.

• Any current pets must be up to date on vaccinations, and be spayed/neutered. Exceptions to this will only be considered if proof of a medical explanation is provided.

• All members of the family living in the home where the animal will be placed must be interviewed.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are a foster based rescue and currently our dogs are hanging out on couches in Memphis, TN. We are also more than happy to bring an animal to you, once the application is filled out and approved and you are currently in Memphis. We will also always do meet and greets with your current pets, to make sure the animal is a good fit. We are able to do this during the home visit, or at a nearby location. Whatever makes your current pets, most comfortable.

More about this rescue

ALIVE Rescue Memphis is a branch of ALIVE Rescue, a very successful foster based rescue that has been going strong in Chicago for over 12 years.

Besides adopting out homeless animals, we also do reach out days at children's hospitals and senior living programs. Providing pet owners with all the tools they need is also very important to us. We plan to do community pet days, like our branch in Chicago, and supply vaccines and microchip to low income pet owners. Our desire is to keep pets in homes, and out of the shelters,

Our mission statement is ALIVE Rescue Memphis is an animal rescue that protects the lives and the rights of animals. We believe every animal has the right to a well-balanced, socialized and fulfilled life. We take on the responsibility to save, rehabilitate and place abandoned, abused and stray animals. We believe strongly in education, and providing pet owners with the tools they need to keep their animals happy and healthy pets. ALIVE Rescue Memphis promotes sustainable living & cruelty free living by building awareness, appreciation and respect for all animals and the environment within our communities.