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My name is Awesome Woofy!!

Posted over 7 months ago | Updated over 2 weeks ago

Cared for by Mardens Cat Tales
Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Interview

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Sign Adoption Contract

6

Pay Fee

7

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $300

This helps Mardens Cat Tales with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
1 year 8 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
35 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

Woofy is an almost 2 year old, 35 lb (born July 4th, 2022) male Australian Shepherd mix seeking a forever home. He came to Marden’s Ark Dog Tales along with his brother Sonic when the owners’ lives changed and they felt that another home would be best for them. Woofy would love to be loved and in turn will guard your farm or help you do tasks and would love to be your best buddy. He is very intelligent, alert and easily trained. Already crate trained, he knows several commands..."come", " back", 'sit", "wait", "no", "yes/good boy", "kennel up' and 'go get it"...and presently working on "easy" and "stay close".

Woofy is a little cautious at first when meeting new people since he hasn’t had a lot of world experience. He would do very well in a home with someone who can be patient while this smart boy figures it all out and bonds with his new family (no children under 12).  He will be a very loyal companion when given just a little time to adjust.  His brother was adopted and Woofy was a little sad at first but has adjusted. He would do best in a home with another dog that he can look to for confidence.

Woofy has not had much socialization outside his current environment.  He needs a home where he can learn that new experiences are fun.  A professional dog trainer has assessed Woofy and feels that he would be a great dog given a little training and patience.  This trainer has agreed to donate eight 1 hour private training sessions (in person if in the Asheville area or by video conferencing if not) !   The foster/adopter should be available and willing to commit to 3 to 4,  5-10 minute training sessions per day on their own, plus a 1/2 hour walk once or twice daily or one 1/2 hour walk and 2, 15 minute walks. During the walks, they could work on hand targeting and recall exercises. The trainer also recommends puzzle toys, KONGS, LickiMats, etc... for added mental stimulation, as this boy is intelligent and high energy.  

Woofy lives with cats and chickens and just wants to play with them.  He is basically still a puppy.

Leash trained and crate trained. Woofy does very well with potty training in the house. Favorite things to do are running and playing with toys, getting treats, swimming & splashing in water, taking hikes, climbing new mountains, jumping for joy, finding things you may have lost, sitting and "talking" with you and taking short rides in the car to get treats and of course he loves meal times!

Woofy is an energetic, very smart boy. He may do well in agility, nose work, or other fun activities.

Woofy is near Asheville, NC.    A Meet & Greet can be done in Asheville or may can be arranged at a closer location for the right home.

Woofy is up to date on vaccines and heartworm and flea preventative. He is also neutered.

Adoption Fee: $300 

If you are interested in adopting or fostering Woofy, please visit our website and fill out an adoption or foster application.

https://www.doggierefuge.org/index.php/adoption-application/
https://www.doggierefuge.org/index.php/foster-application/
Rescue
Mardens Cat Tales

Contact info

Pet ID
Contact
Phone
Address
Raleigh, NC 27615

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Interview

3.

Approve Application

4.

Meet the Pet

5.

Sign Adoption Contract

6.

Pay Fee

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We will sometimes do meet and greets in the foster homes but only once we have an approved adoption application on file.

Go meet their pets

We currently house some of our cats at Petco on OKelly Chapel Rd in Cary, PetSmart on Timber Dr in Garner, and we also house cats during special weeks inside the Animall at Cary Town Center mall.

More about this rescue

We are Mardens Cat Tales rescue, a non-profit organization, made up of caring volunteers, in the central North Carolina area. We are devoted to rescuing cats and kittens in high kill shelters, and placing them into the loving, furrever homes they deserve.

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