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My friends here at HOPE named me Oak because I was shaky and quivery like a leaf when I came here. That was a week ago, and I'm already opening up and developing some confidence. They tell me I will be solid like my namesake before too long.
I had a bit of a rough start. I came from a bit of a dog hoarding situation. At least that's what my friend here says. All I know is that I lived with a lot of dogs, and I didn't go outside very often. When I got here I balked at doors. I didn't want to go out or in. I would drop to the ground and shake. But when I would see my hooman sitting on the ground, I would crawl to her for a hug. Now I am going through doors like a champ!
I love to hang out in the lobby here. There are a lot of cats, and sometimes they scare me a bit, but I just leave them alone. They don't want to be friends, so I stay close to my favorite hoomans instead. I totally think I should be a lap dog, especially when they are trying to type. For some reason they put my front paws back on the ground and tell me "off." I don't think I like "off." On is a much better place to be!
Update: I was adopted, but now I am back at HOPE. I have gained lots of confidence, but I still adore people. I am a bit dog selective, so if there is another dog in the home, it needs to be the right dog. And it upsets me when children cry. I tend to jump on them. So perhaps I would do better in a home with older children.
My friends here at HOPE named me Oak because I was shaky and quivery like a leaf when I came here. That was a week ago, and I'm already opening up and developing some confidence. They tell me I will be solid like my namesake before too long.
I had a bit of a rough start. I came from a bit of a dog hoarding situation. At least that's what my friend here says. All I know is that I lived with a lot of dogs, and I didn't go outside very often. When I got here I balked at doors. I didn't want to go out or in. I would drop to the ground and shake. But when I would see my hooman sitting on the ground, I would crawl to her for a hug. Now I am going through doors like a champ!
I love to hang out in the lobby here. There are a lot of cats, and sometimes they scare me a bit, but I just leave them alone. They don't want to be friends, so I stay close to my favorite hoomans instead. I totally think I should be a lap dog, especially when they are trying to type. For some reason they put my front paws back on the ground and tell me "off." I don't think I like "off." On is a much better place to be!
Update: I was adopted, but now I am back at HOPE. I have gained lots of confidence, but I still adore people. I am a bit dog selective, so if there is another dog in the home, it needs to be the right dog. And it upsets me when children cry. I tend to jump on them. So perhaps I would do better in a home with older children.
Once you’re application is approved, we will invite you to complete our adoption contract and pay the adoption fee. Fees range from $95-$200
Additional adoption info
Dog fees include Spay/neuter, UTD vaccines, canine health tests, current on flea and tick/ heartworm prevention, and a microchip
Cat fees include Spay/neuter, UTD vaccines, deworming, current on flea and tick prevention.
Dog fees include Spay/neuter, UTD vaccines, canine health tests, current on flea and tick/ heartworm prevention, and a microchip
Cat fees include Spay/neuter, UTD vaccines, deworming, current on flea and tick prevention.
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We are open by appointment only Mon-Wed, and open for walk-in hours Fridays 1pm-5pm, and Saturdays 9am-1pm.
We are open by appointment only Mon-Wed, and open for walk-in hours Fridays 1pm-5pm, and Saturdays 9am-1pm.
More about this shelter
We have been operating a low cost spay neuter clinic since 2011. We have averaged sterilizing over 2500 pets per year in the last 3 years. In recent months we have remodeled a building to accommodate a no-kill shelter that will house a maximum of 50 dogs and cats. With this facility, we can expand our services to help our communities pets
We have been operating a low cost spay neuter clinic since 2011. We have averaged sterilizing over 2500 pets per year in the last 3 years. In recent months we have remodeled a building to accommodate a no-kill shelter that will house a maximum of 50 dogs and cats. With this facility, we can expand our services to help our communities pets
