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We have another very special pup to introduce you to, and her name is Tart. We guess her to be a lab mix that was born in our care July of 2020. Her and her siblings were all very happy puppies, but as they became older and got closer to weaning, Tart began to lose the function in her back legs. She was born with a parasite called Neospirosis, and was the only one in the litter affected by it. By the time our veterinarians figured out what was happening, we were able to get her treated to prevent further damage from spreading, but unfortunately, the joints in her back legs were already deformed .The muscles atrophied and paralyzed leaving her unable to walk. Eventually we were able to fundraise enough to get her a wheelchair, which helped her build the upper body strength needed to support herself. She doesn't walk like a normal dog, but she does an amazing job getting around on her own without anyone's help. Tart's drive to conquer her disability and enjoy life is so inspiring! She does enjoy going outside for short walks, Tart gets along well with other dogs, and absolutely adores attention and affection. Having been born at the beginning of the pandemic, she didn't get the stranger socialization she needed. She is a little slow to make new friends, but is easily won over with treats and love. All Tart has ever known is the shelter, and she is a very special part of our Dogwood Family. But she is so deserving a family of her own! However, there are things that should be considered prior to her adoption. Tart isn't incontinent, and she can certainly be house trained, however, it's going to take a special environment to do that in. She is not capable of getting in and out of cars on her own, or navigating stairs. She can use a dog door if its low enough, but it's still difficult for her. When she was seen at the university, her specialist said there would likely come a time in her life where she will sadly need her wheelchair again. We know it's going to take someone just as extraordinary as she is to bring her home and provide the care that she deserves. If you're interested in meeting this special girl, or have any question as to the requirement of her care, please don't hesitate to ask!
Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 50.8 Age: 3yrs 10mths 1wks
We have another very special pup to introduce you to, and her name is Tart. We guess her to be a lab mix that was born in our care July of 2020. Her and her siblings were all very happy puppies, but as they became older and got closer to weaning, Tart began to lose the function in her back legs. She was born with a parasite called Neospirosis, and was the only one in the litter affected by it. By the time our veterinarians figured out what was happening, we were able to get her treated to prevent further damage from spreading, but unfortunately, the joints in her back legs were already deformed .The muscles atrophied and paralyzed leaving her unable to walk. Eventually we were able to fundraise enough to get her a wheelchair, which helped her build the upper body strength needed to support herself. She doesn't walk like a normal dog, but she does an amazing job getting around on her own without anyone's help. Tart's drive to conquer her disability and enjoy life is so inspiring! She does enjoy going outside for short walks, Tart gets along well with other dogs, and absolutely adores attention and affection. Having been born at the beginning of the pandemic, she didn't get the stranger socialization she needed. She is a little slow to make new friends, but is easily won over with treats and love. All Tart has ever known is the shelter, and she is a very special part of our Dogwood Family. But she is so deserving a family of her own! However, there are things that should be considered prior to her adoption. Tart isn't incontinent, and she can certainly be house trained, however, it's going to take a special environment to do that in. She is not capable of getting in and out of cars on her own, or navigating stairs. She can use a dog door if its low enough, but it's still difficult for her. When she was seen at the university, her specialist said there would likely come a time in her life where she will sadly need her wheelchair again. We know it's going to take someone just as extraordinary as she is to bring her home and provide the care that she deserves. If you're interested in meeting this special girl, or have any question as to the requirement of her care, please don't hesitate to ask!
Primary Color: Black Secondary Color: White Weight: 50.8 Age: 3yrs 10mths 1wks
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Additional adoption info
Dog/puppy Adoption fees:
$150.00 dollars for a dog that has been at the shelter less than 30 days. $125.00 dollars if here longer than 30 days. Senior (6 years or older) dogs are $50.00.
Cat/kitten Adoption Fees: $50.00 for cats and kittens who have been available for adoption under 30 days; $35.00 for cats and kittens who have been available for adoption over 30 days.
All adoptions require an application. Reference checks are made, landlord verification is needed, and Vet references are checked. All dogs/cats must be spayed and neutered that live in the home. A $50.00 dollar deposit is required for puppies/kittens that are to young at the time of adoption for the spay/neuter.
All dogs/puppies made available have current Vaccinations, heartworm tested, frontline, wormed, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered age permitted.
All cats/kittens made available have current vaccinations, FIV tested, frontline, wormed, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered age permitted.
Dog/puppy Adoption fees:
$150.00 dollars for a dog that has been at the shelter less than 30 days. $125.00 dollars if here longer than 30 days. Senior (6 years or older) dogs are $50.00.
Cat/kitten Adoption Fees: $50.00 for cats and kittens who have been available for adoption under 30 days; $35.00 for cats and kittens who have been available for adoption over 30 days.
All adoptions require an application. Reference checks are made, landlord verification is needed, and Vet references are checked. All dogs/cats must be spayed and neutered that live in the home. A $50.00 dollar deposit is required for puppies/kittens that are to young at the time of adoption for the spay/neuter.
All dogs/puppies made available have current Vaccinations, heartworm tested, frontline, wormed, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered age permitted.
All cats/kittens made available have current vaccinations, FIV tested, frontline, wormed, micro-chipped and spayed/neutered age permitted.
Hours: 10AM-5PM Monday through Friday
10AM-4PM Saturdays, closed on Sundays
1075 Runabout Dr.
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Kennels not yet open to the public
Hours: 10AM-5PM Monday through Friday
10AM-4PM Saturdays, closed on Sundays
More about this shelter
Dogwood Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill shelter.
Since its infancy, compassionate, like-minded volunteers have been the driving force behind Dogwood Animal Shelter. Through auctions and sales, a handful of dedicated people raised enough money to build its first, albeit small facility and was established as a 501(c) 3 in 1976. It was filled beyond capacity almost immediately.
The shelter is funded entirely from donations and proceeds from their Dogwood Animal Shelter Thrift Store.
After years of saving, planning and busting at the seams with fur-babies, in 2005 it was time to build a new facility with their own in-house clinic! Under the direction of Dr. John Reinhold and coupled with a very dedicated and gifted team of Veterinarians and staff, Dogwood Animal Shelter continues to offer low cost spays and neuters to the public as well as services to their shelter buddies; services to approximately 2,000 dogs and cats yearly!
Dogwood Animal Shelter began their journey of being a successful no-kill shelter in 1997, and since then has saved over 40,000 lives!
Dogwood Animal Shelter is a non-profit, no-kill shelter.
Since its infancy, compassionate, like-minded volunteers have been the driving force behind Dogwood Animal Shelter. Through auctions and sales, a handful of dedicated people raised enough money to build its first, albeit small facility and was established as a 501(c) 3 in 1976. It was filled beyond capacity almost immediately.
The shelter is funded entirely from donations and proceeds from their Dogwood Animal Shelter Thrift Store.
After years of saving, planning and busting at the seams with fur-babies, in 2005 it was time to build a new facility with their own in-house clinic! Under the direction of Dr. John Reinhold and coupled with a very dedicated and gifted team of Veterinarians and staff, Dogwood Animal Shelter continues to offer low cost spays and neuters to the public as well as services to their shelter buddies; services to approximately 2,000 dogs and cats yearly!
Dogwood Animal Shelter began their journey of being a successful no-kill shelter in 1997, and since then has saved over 40,000 lives!
