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My name is Levi!

Posted 1 year ago | Updated over 11 months ago

Cared for by Saving Paws
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Interview

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Home Check

My basic info

Breed
Belgian Shepherd
Color
Black - with Brown, Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Needs experienced adopter
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Meet Levi
*****Belgian Malinois Adoption requirements*****

The dog you have selected is a Belgian Malinois. This is a breed that has very specific needs for an adoptive home. Because of their need for a high level of exercise, both mentally and physically and their need for ongoing training, only applicants with demonstrated owner/handler experience with this breed will be considered. The vast majority of them are not best suited as family pets, but in homes with experienced handlers knowledgeable of their needs and breed characteristics. We will not place in homes with small children or small dogs/cats.

Levi is a young male Malinois estimated to be 2-3 years old. He came to Saving Paws from a shelter in CA. Thanks to the popularity of some recent movies, many people have bought Malinois puppies with great intentions and then weren't able to provide the kind of environment needed for a Malinois to thrive. Levi seems to be one of these and is looking for a second chance in a home that will love and understand him for who he is.
Levi is an affectionate dog who loves getting petted and hanging out with humans. He has a high play drive and is happy with any kind of ball. Although Levi is socialized as a pet and bonds well with people, it appears that he was hurt by humans in the past and does not respond well to hard corrections. Levi is eager to learn and to work and would thrive with someone knowledgeable of canine behaviors and experienced with positive reinforcement training. He has great potential to be a really excellent dog for someone with the time and knowledge to bring out the best in him.

Levi has behaved neutrally with other dogs residing at Saving Paws; this boy prefers human companionship over canines.

Are you the special human who can provide a loving and busy home for our Levi?


If you can give Lexi an indoor forever home, please fill out our online application on our website at http://www.savingpawsrescueaz.org/adoption-form/

We will only schedule meet and greets with an approved application. We are an all-volunteer organization. It may take a couple of days to process an application and complete reference checks.

Thank you for your interest in saving a life!
Rescue
Saving Paws

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
ADOPTIONS BY APPOINTMENT, Phoenix, AZ 85308
Donation
Saving Paws is a registered 501c3 not for profit corporation. All personnel are volunteers and are not compensated for their time and expenses. Donations of food, supplies and dollars always appreciated and allow us to help more dogs.

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

In order to best match an adopter with a dog, we require all applicants to complete an application. Apps are only on file 6 months.

2.

Approve Application

Our Adoption team review and do verifications of housing approval for renters, vet & personal referrences

3.

Interview

Our adoption team reviews your application, lifestyle, experience and help identify potential dogs to meet

4.

Meet the Pet

Our adoption team schedules family and any dogs in the home for a meet and greet

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

Once a dog is selected adopters sign their adoption agreement and pay their adoption fee. The the dog can go home

6.

Home Check

After at least 10 days we will come and visit the adopter and dog. If the home visit is approved then transfer of ownership & chip sent.

Additional adoption info

"Saving Paws" works individually with each potential adopter to assure a good match and successful placement. The specific adoption process can vary and includes:

* Telephone and or email consultation.
* "Meet & Greet" with selected animals. We request that all family members and pets be present.
* Adoption application and reference check.
* Home visit
* Completion of the adoption process.
* Any additional follow up or assistance required.

Adoption fees and donations offset the extremely high cost of veterinary care, food, boarding and numerous other expenses.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

We are a primarily foster based rescue, so all dogs are shown by appointment only with approved adopters. We participate in a number of adoption events per year. Our events are published on our FACEBOOK page.
https://www.facebook.com/SavingPawsRescue/

We are a 100% volunteer organization so we ask for patience in returning calls, emails and FB messages. Many work to juggle family, work and dogs of their own in addition to saving the lives of dogs in need. We are a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois rescue. We do occasionally have another breed. We rely 100% on public donation for our operations. We welcome adopters - fosters- volunteers and donors to join us in saving lives

More about this rescue

"Saving Paws" rescue specializes in German Shepherd Dogs and Belgian Malinois. These are the two primary breeds used in military and law enforcement service worldwide. We also partner with other rescues and can assist in locating your perfect pet.

"Saving Paws" is a registered 501c3 non-profit corporation. All staff members are volunteers and are not compensated for their time and expenses. Donations and adoption fees offset the high cost of veterinary care, food, boarding and numerous other expenses. By adopting from “Saving Paws", you become our partner in the rescue. You can make a difference in both financial contribution and working to save deserving animals. Adopting a rescue dog saves two lives. The K-9 friend that you adopted and another that can be brought in by the space created. Open your heart and adopt today.

"Saving Paws" primarily obtains dogs from local "High Kill" shelters. We are often there last hope. Our adoptions have gone on become service dogs, search and rescue dogs, sport dogs, AKC title holders and of course cherished family pets and protectors. Please consider a rescue dog and give these wonderful animals a second chance.