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My name is Asha!

Posted 1 year ago

Cared for by Finding Shelter

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
4 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
65 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
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:

ASHA
Breed: German Shepherd
Gender: Female
Approximate DOB: 11/26/2019
Size: Large
Weight (Potential): 50 (55)
Color: Black/tan
Health: Sub-aortic stenosis
Shedding: Moderate/Low
Grooming Needs: Low
Spayed/Neutered: Yes
Good with Dogs: Yes
Good with Cats: Unknown
Good with Children: Not recommended with children
Cost to adopt: $300

A secure, physical fence is required. Adopters must live within 30 miles of King of Prussia, PA.

Asha is a true survivor in every way. She was born in a filthy and horrible Pennsylvania puppy mill. When she did not qualify medically for a health certificate to be sold because of a severe heart murmur at just 8 weeks old, the puppy mill operator held on to her for another couple of months to see if she would grow out of it and considered using her for breeding purposes. He ultimately decided to release her to Finding Shelter and she was diagnosed with a serious heart condition called sub aortic stenosis. Asha’s litter was severely under socialized but with the help of her foster family, she has made progress meeting strangers. Asha needs a very special and experienced home who can handle her progressing heart condition (she takes daily medications and will need them for the remainder of her life) and be patient with her as she is nervous meeting new people. Asha loves toys, she loves to cuddle on the couch and would like to be high energy but her activity needs to be controlled because of her heart. She would do well as an only dog so she wouldn’t try to engage in high activity play. Asha is a wonderful girl with so much love to give and is extremely smart. She just needs to find her perfect match!

*All dogs will go through a transition period after finding a new home and may need a “refresher course” in house-breaking.

For more information and to apply to adopt Asha:
https://www.findingshelter.org/portfolio-items/asha/
Rescue
Finding Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
PO Box 723, Southeastern, PA 19399

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

I understand the responsibilities that I am assuming by adopting this animal. I know that there may be unforeseen circumstances and expenses with the introduction of a new pet in my household.

I hereby give Finding Shelter my permission to contact my landlord, veterinarian and personal references to verify any of the information supplied in this application. I also agree to a “progress check” in the future, where a Finding Shelter representative may visit my home to verify my new pet’s living conditions.

I understand that there is a non-refundable, adoption donation that goes toward the care of the animals at Finding Shelter. We are awaiting approval for 501(c)3 status, so donations are not tax-deductible at this time.

All medical expenses related to this animal will be my responsibility from the time of adoption. Finding Shelter will not reimburse veterinary medical expenses for the animal.

By signing the following agreement, I acknowledge that I understand everything I have read in this application and I have answered all of the questions truthfully. I further understand that Finding Shelter is considered the guardian of the animal in question and has the right, in its sole discretion, not to approve this application.
1.This animal is being adopted with the understanding and intention of a lifetime commitment to its well-being.
2.This animal will not be abandoned, given away, sold, exchanged or relinquished to any other society, or person, or disposed of in any way, but must be returned to Finding Shelter if no longer wanted.
3.This animal will be kept as a pet and proper care will be provided for it, to include: warm dry shelter, proper food and humane treatment at all times.
4.This animal will receive required yearly inoculations and medical care will be provided at once by the adoptee if the animal is sick or injured.
5.The animal adopted from Finding Shelter will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption, but all other animals in the home should be altered and not used for breeding purposes.
6.This animal (if a dog) shall be licensed and wear a collar with license, rabies and identification tags attached and if said animal is lost every effort will be made to recover him by notifying Finding Shelter, the police, the animal warden, the SPCA, and other local authorities.
7.This animal if a cat,
a.shall be exclusively an indoor cat.
b.shall not be declawed.
8.This animal if a dog,
a.shall be a house dog, not a yard dog.
b.shall not be surgically altered not to bark.
9.You will telephone Finding Shelter immediately if said animal is lost, stolen or dead and will notify Finding Shelter of any change of address.
10.This animal, its home and quarters, can be inspected at any reasonable time, before or after adoption, by a member of Finding Shelter and, if in the discretion of the member, the said animal is not properly treated or cared for, said member has the right to remove same and to void the adoption.
11.This animal may not be used for laboratory or breeding purposes.
12.No claim, action or suit, either in law or in equity, will be brought against Finding Shelter or its agents/officers by reason of this adoption.
13.The information given to Finding Shelter and endorsed hereon is accurate.

More about this rescue

Finding Shelter is a no-kill rescue committed to the saving, rehabilitation, training, and permanent placement of dogs and cats in need of loving homes. A strong committment to animals and people enables us to both save and place animals and to educate the public.

Another part of our mission is to raise awareness of the plight of animals and to the beauty of adopting animals in need of forever loving homes.

Careful screening of all potential adopters allows the best match possible between animal and adopter.

All of our animals are spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, and medically treated. We do not discriminate based on breed age, or health status of the animal.

Our animals come from shelters that frequently euthanize for space or from owners who can no longer care for them for a variety of reasons. We also accept and place companion animals who are unwanted, neglected, or who are released from puppy mills.