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Surfer may seem like an odd name for a dog living smack in the middle of the desert without an ocean in sight, but the principles of hanging loose are universal. Surfer is just riding the waves of life until he finds his forever home. Cowabunga!!
In all seriousness though, Surfer is an incredibly smart dog who finds life in the shelter extremely challenging. He has spent too much time here at PACC and urgently needs to find a home. He spent time in an incredible short term foster home and did amazingly!! Here’s what his foster said:
“Surfer is a young, smart, and vivacious pup who finds kennel life quite frustrating. I took him for two weeks where he was able to show his awesome potential in a home-like environment. Initially, he was nervous when left alone but he was never destructive and learned the routine, settling more and more quickly each time. He spent his time sleeping the day away either on the couch or inside the crate with the door open, occasionally playing with toys or chewing on a bone. He is also largely housebroken.
He regularly went on walks with two of my like-size female dogs. He really wants to find a playmate with the same playful, energetic style. He listens quite well to verbal cues from the handler, even recalling well when out on a walk. Surfer really started learning how to play and then how to relax. We often took naps together and I took him to my mom’s house where he was initially cautious and a little reserved but became comfortable after about 20 minutes.
Surfer needs someone who can continue working with him on being the best boy he can be. I know with patience and consistency, he will be an awesome companion. If I didn’t already have seven dogs with different degrees of issues, I would add him to my family.”
Surfer also has tons of fans at the shelter- here’s what some of them have said:
“Surfer is one of my favorite adventure companions. He has a lot of energy and is really smart. Once outside, we make a dash for the play yard so we can practice some fetch, tuggy, and chase-me. We also practice sit and paw. He has recently learned to sit on his back paws with both front paws up and forward (cute!). A particularly good smell will trigger some rolls in the grass, often accompanied by a belly rub. Surfer is an extremely intelligent and athletic dog who will need a firm handler to keep his enthusiasm directed towards positive activities. He will make a fine companion for the
Surfer may seem like an odd name for a dog living smack in the middle of the desert without an ocean in sight, but the principles of hanging loose are universal. Surfer is just riding the waves of life until he finds his forever home. Cowabunga!!
In all seriousness though, Surfer is an incredibly smart dog who finds life in the shelter extremely challenging. He has spent too much time here at PACC and urgently needs to find a home. He spent time in an incredible short term foster home and did amazingly!! Here’s what his foster said:
“Surfer is a young, smart, and vivacious pup who finds kennel life quite frustrating. I took him for two weeks where he was able to show his awesome potential in a home-like environment. Initially, he was nervous when left alone but he was never destructive and learned the routine, settling more and more quickly each time. He spent his time sleeping the day away either on the couch or inside the crate with the door open, occasionally playing with toys or chewing on a bone. He is also largely housebroken.
He regularly went on walks with two of my like-size female dogs. He really wants to find a playmate with the same playful, energetic style. He listens quite well to verbal cues from the handler, even recalling well when out on a walk. Surfer really started learning how to play and then how to relax. We often took naps together and I took him to my mom’s house where he was initially cautious and a little reserved but became comfortable after about 20 minutes.
Surfer needs someone who can continue working with him on being the best boy he can be. I know with patience and consistency, he will be an awesome companion. If I didn’t already have seven dogs with different degrees of issues, I would add him to my family.”
Surfer also has tons of fans at the shelter- here’s what some of them have said:
“Surfer is one of my favorite adventure companions. He has a lot of energy and is really smart. Once outside, we make a dash for the play yard so we can practice some fetch, tuggy, and chase-me. We also practice sit and paw. He has recently learned to sit on his back paws with both front paws up and forward (cute!). A particularly good smell will trigger some rolls in the grass, often accompanied by a belly rub. Surfer is an extremely intelligent and athletic dog who will need a firm handler to keep his enthusiasm directed towards positive activities. He will make a fine companion for the
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Year-Round Adoption Fees:
• Puppies and kittens less than 4 months old $50
• Adult dogs and cats $30
• A standard $20 dog license fee may apply
• Pets who have been waiting for more than 2 weeks for a family and pets over 5 years old $0 - Fee Waived!
Every adoption includes:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• First Vaccinations
• Microchip
• Vet visit certificate
• Pet insurance
Year-Round Adoption Fees:
• Puppies and kittens less than 4 months old $50
• Adult dogs and cats $30
• A standard $20 dog license fee may apply
• Pets who have been waiting for more than 2 weeks for a family and pets over 5 years old $0 - Fee Waived!
Every adoption includes:
• Spay or neuter surgery
• First Vaccinations
• Microchip
• Vet visit certificate
• Pet insurance
As our community's only open-admission shelter, we have the largest selection of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens waiting to meet you. Learn more and see our pets at www.pimaanimalcare.org
Need help with your pet? Call the Pet Support Center
The Pet Support Center is a phone-based resource for our community that strives to help people keep their pets. In addition to providing resources, information and counseling, support staff will schedule admission appointments for pet owners who decide they need to surrender their pets to PACC. Call us at (520) 724-7222 or visit the Pet Support Center webpage - www.pima.gov/petsupport to learn more.
As our community's only open-admission shelter, we have the largest selection of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens waiting to meet you. Learn more and see our pets at www.pimaanimalcare.org
Need help with your pet? Call the Pet Support Center
The Pet Support Center is a phone-based resource for our community that strives to help people keep their pets. In addition to providing resources, information and counseling, support staff will schedule admission appointments for pet owners who decide they need to surrender their pets to PACC. Call us at (520) 724-7222 or visit the Pet Support Center webpage - www.pima.gov/petsupport to learn more.
