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Severly handicapped! birth defect due to backyard breeder. Front legs are both compromised. He can hobble across the floor to go out to potty, kinda like a kangaroo, and he can play in the grass which he loves, and with some toys as well. He is sweet. Very, but still young and wiggles, and wiggles and wiggles. He has a wheelchair but the flooring has to be just right for it or he will flip forward. We are hoping for prosthetics and have at least at this point made one contact. He has been featured on Nickelodeon. He walks like a kangaroo a bit and ties to jump up and give you attention but has no legs to hold himself onto you. He needs the PERFECT place, is your place that place? We require all families foster the first two weeks to be sure this sweet animal will fit in and be part of your family, otherwise we want him back, we love him. I know the adoption fee sounds high, but we have spent over twice that amount with two surgeries to get him this good, and wheelchair ready.
Severly handicapped! birth defect due to backyard breeder. Front legs are both compromised. He can hobble across the floor to go out to potty, kinda like a kangaroo, and he can play in the grass which he loves, and with some toys as well. He is sweet. Very, but still young and wiggles, and wiggles and wiggles. He has a wheelchair but the flooring has to be just right for it or he will flip forward. We are hoping for prosthetics and have at least at this point made one contact. He has been featured on Nickelodeon. He walks like a kangaroo a bit and ties to jump up and give you attention but has no legs to hold himself onto you. He needs the PERFECT place, is your place that place? We require all families foster the first two weeks to be sure this sweet animal will fit in and be part of your family, otherwise we want him back, we love him. I know the adoption fee sounds high, but we have spent over twice that amount with two surgeries to get him this good, and wheelchair ready.
Question and answer session with the animals direct handler. Proof of all supplies animal needs to be forwarded prior to meeting pet.
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Approve Application
You will be notified by email and text if your application is approved or declined typically within 48 hours.
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Meet the Pet
If you take home, you will sign adoption contract before transporting. You will also pay and fees etc 2 week Trial foster period begins.
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Home Check
You will be the foster family for the first 2 weeks. During this time period the new animal can acclimate to the new surroundings.
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Home Check
Daily updates and pictures are required. 2 full weeks are required if you wish to ask for a refund upon return or you can activate adoption
Additional adoption info
Our fees vary depending on the type of animal, age, and if applicable, any special needs animals will have amended adoption fees. We may require a vet reference if you have previously owned a pet, or you may be ask to participate in a quick and simple dog care class and/or volunteer here at the shelter for support. We also provide virtual adoptions for our sanctuary division animals who remain here but you get to visit, get updates via internet, and you help provide necessary provisions just for that particular animal, so if you cant have one where you live but still want to be a part of something very rewarding and heartfelt this option may be for you.
Our fees vary depending on the type of animal, age, and if applicable, any special needs animals will have amended adoption fees. We may require a vet reference if you have previously owned a pet, or you may be ask to participate in a quick and simple dog care class and/or volunteer here at the shelter for support. We also provide virtual adoptions for our sanctuary division animals who remain here but you get to visit, get updates via internet, and you help provide necessary provisions just for that particular animal, so if you cant have one where you live but still want to be a part of something very rewarding and heartfelt this option may be for you.
I have been involved with rescue for 38 years. I have sat as a board member for 2 rescues, I have volunteered with Nashville Humane for 5 years as a public relations representative doing the Pet of The Week series on 2 local TV channels, I started Big Dog Heaven in 1998 personally funding. Now we are a state registered 501c3 Non-profit.
I have been involved with rescue for 38 years. I have sat as a board member for 2 rescues, I have volunteered with Nashville Humane for 5 years as a public relations representative doing the Pet of The Week series on 2 local TV channels, I started Big Dog Heaven in 1998 personally funding. Now we are a state registered 501c3 Non-profit.
