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Gunner has been with us for quite some time, waiting for the perfect forever home. He is a big, strong boy and is not the "perfect" dog because he does have some quirks, but due to his past we can completely understand. He really is such a lovable GOOD BOY.
Gunner was found abandoned left chained in a back yard starving day after miserable day. While at the shelter he was incredibly fearful and reactive through the kennel bars but once out just wanted to be loved, we couldn't walk away and leave him to die alone and afraid. He does have some barrier reactivity (when there is a leash, kennel, fence) with dogs, but is dog friendly in his day-to-day life. He loves kids and in his previous adoptive home, before he was returned, was BFFs with a blind kitten.
Gunner's energy level is medium but will really be whatever you are. He loves all visitors. I usually let them in before I let him come say hi because of the barrier issues he has with kennels could be an issue at a door. He knows several commands and is a super snuggly boy. Men are his absolute favorite, he's a total dude's dog. He is good with kids and has lived in a home with newborn through 10 years old. He can sometimes not be aware of his size when he gets excited and he will take a kid out and not think twice of it. But takes food gentle and likes to follow them around. He doesn't care whose stuffed animal he has, he will destroy it. He does love car rides, sometimes can be nervous but wants to go. Hanging outside is his FAVORITE! Gunner also has really funny zoomies. And as you can see...he has a GREAT smile.
Please note: Gunner is NOT a dog that can do walks. He amps at any dog outside his leash barrier and corrections only cause more negative stimulation and for him to redirect on his handler. Gunner needs 6 foot privacy fence.
Gunner has been with us for quite some time, waiting for the perfect forever home. He is a big, strong boy and is not the "perfect" dog because he does have some quirks, but due to his past we can completely understand. He really is such a lovable GOOD BOY.
Gunner was found abandoned left chained in a back yard starving day after miserable day. While at the shelter he was incredibly fearful and reactive through the kennel bars but once out just wanted to be loved, we couldn't walk away and leave him to die alone and afraid. He does have some barrier reactivity (when there is a leash, kennel, fence) with dogs, but is dog friendly in his day-to-day life. He loves kids and in his previous adoptive home, before he was returned, was BFFs with a blind kitten.
Gunner's energy level is medium but will really be whatever you are. He loves all visitors. I usually let them in before I let him come say hi because of the barrier issues he has with kennels could be an issue at a door. He knows several commands and is a super snuggly boy. Men are his absolute favorite, he's a total dude's dog. He is good with kids and has lived in a home with newborn through 10 years old. He can sometimes not be aware of his size when he gets excited and he will take a kid out and not think twice of it. But takes food gentle and likes to follow them around. He doesn't care whose stuffed animal he has, he will destroy it. He does love car rides, sometimes can be nervous but wants to go. Hanging outside is his FAVORITE! Gunner also has really funny zoomies. And as you can see...he has a GREAT smile.
Please note: Gunner is NOT a dog that can do walks. He amps at any dog outside his leash barrier and corrections only cause more negative stimulation and for him to redirect on his handler. Gunner needs 6 foot privacy fence.
Once you submit an application we will do a vet check to ensure your current animals (if any) are up to date on all shots and are fixed.
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Home Check
We do a home check to ensure your home is the best fit for the animal you are interested in. Our team works to find an animal who suits you.
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Meet the Pet
Formal intro with all family members/pets. If you like you can do a 5 day trial then pay and sign contract and enjoy your new family member!
Additional adoption info
For us, the adoption process begins the day we take a dog or cat into our rescue. It’s a huge responsibility, taking in a lost soul and promising them a happy life, but we are pretty proud of the forever families we’ve helped create because our adoption process is so thorough.
The first step in adopting is to fill out the adoption application. This helps our volunteers understand what kind of new friend you are looking for, and allows us to identify any issues that would prevent us being able to place certain animals in certain homes. For example, breed restrictions in your town or apartment complex, etc…
The Beauties will conduct a vet check to make sure the pets you currently have are all up-to-date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. We will also contact you to set up a home visit, where we can make sure that the home you have meets the needs of the animal you are interested in. Example: fence height for dogs who are jumpers, stairs for dogs who have mobility challenges, etc… We try to troubleshoot any potential problem areas and offer friendly advise so that our ultimate goal, a forever happy match, can be achieved.
After the application process is complete, the real fun begins! It’s time for Meet-N-Greets! We have a professional dog trainer on our board of directors, and we can schedule her assistance in helping you with dog-to-dog introductions while you are searching for your new family member. It’s amazing how often the existing family pet has a little something to say about who they want to spend time with and having a pro help out makes the potential for a successful intro go through the woof! We mean, roof!
Once you have decided on the dog or cat of your dreams, all that is left to do is sign the adoption contract and pay the fee, which includes all vaccinations, microchip and spay/neuter.
For us, the adoption process begins the day we take a dog or cat into our rescue. It’s a huge responsibility, taking in a lost soul and promising them a happy life, but we are pretty proud of the forever families we’ve helped create because our adoption process is so thorough.
The first step in adopting is to fill out the adoption application. This helps our volunteers understand what kind of new friend you are looking for, and allows us to identify any issues that would prevent us being able to place certain animals in certain homes. For example, breed restrictions in your town or apartment complex, etc…
The Beauties will conduct a vet check to make sure the pets you currently have are all up-to-date on vaccinations and spayed or neutered. We will also contact you to set up a home visit, where we can make sure that the home you have meets the needs of the animal you are interested in. Example: fence height for dogs who are jumpers, stairs for dogs who have mobility challenges, etc… We try to troubleshoot any potential problem areas and offer friendly advise so that our ultimate goal, a forever happy match, can be achieved.
After the application process is complete, the real fun begins! It’s time for Meet-N-Greets! We have a professional dog trainer on our board of directors, and we can schedule her assistance in helping you with dog-to-dog introductions while you are searching for your new family member. It’s amazing how often the existing family pet has a little something to say about who they want to spend time with and having a pro help out makes the potential for a successful intro go through the woof! We mean, roof!
Once you have decided on the dog or cat of your dreams, all that is left to do is sign the adoption contract and pay the fee, which includes all vaccinations, microchip and spay/neuter.
Watch our Facebook for upcoming adoption events! https://www.facebook.com/pg/beautiesandbeastsrescue/events/
Or - apply and our adoption coordinators will schedule a private introduction!
https://beautiesandbeasts.org/adopt/how-to-adopt
Watch our Facebook for upcoming adoption events! https://www.facebook.com/pg/beautiesandbeastsrescue/events/
Or - apply and our adoption coordinators will schedule a private introduction!
https://beautiesandbeasts.org/adopt/how-to-adopt
More about this rescue
Beauties and Beasts is a state-licensed 501(c)(3) death row rescue located in Wichita, Kansas. Since our founding in October 2014, we have been able to save the lives thousands of death row animals, we have also been able to network out thousands more animals to other rescues. We are a completely 100% volunteer run rescue, we also rely on 100% donations from our followers and supporters to carry out our mission to save animals in our community.
Our purpose is to rescue death row animals from the shelter and in our community and place them in foster homes where they can receive the care and training needed to become family pets. Our main mission is to change these animals’ worlds one rescue at a time. Another large part of our mission is to be a voice for animals in need throughout our community and we are proud to say we have been able to make an impact on the streets of our city as well.
We do not discriminate against breed, age, medical needs, or behavior. We love ALL animals and breeds the same.
Beauties and Beasts is a state-licensed 501(c)(3) death row rescue located in Wichita, Kansas. Since our founding in October 2014, we have been able to save the lives thousands of death row animals, we have also been able to network out thousands more animals to other rescues. We are a completely 100% volunteer run rescue, we also rely on 100% donations from our followers and supporters to carry out our mission to save animals in our community.
Our purpose is to rescue death row animals from the shelter and in our community and place them in foster homes where they can receive the care and training needed to become family pets. Our main mission is to change these animals’ worlds one rescue at a time. Another large part of our mission is to be a voice for animals in need throughout our community and we are proud to say we have been able to make an impact on the streets of our city as well.
We do not discriminate against breed, age, medical needs, or behavior. We love ALL animals and breeds the same.