Adopt

My name is Polly Pocket!

Posted over 7 months ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Meet the Pet

3

Take the Pet Home

Adoption fee: $275

This helps Independent Animal Rescue, Inc with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
Plott Hound
Color
Black/Brindle
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
37 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
10262

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

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

Polly Pocket is an affectionate, sweet, loving girl who adores all people and dogs alike! She was 2 years old in mid-September.

If there are children in the family, Polly should only be with older children because although she adores little children, she wants to give them (and everyone) kisses (which aren't appreciated as much as she wishes!) and may knock them over.

High energy, she is looking for an active family who loves taking several long daily brisk walks/runs. Her ideal home is with at least one person around for company a lot during the day and either with another young, energetic dog to play with or access to another dog. As she gets very excited while walking, one person could likely not handle both her and a resident dog at the same time. Polly would be perfect for agility training!

If she had a fenced yard, that would be great. But she likes to dig; and the fence would need to be a privacy fence that is at least 6 feet high.

You can get a sense of her energy level by watching her videos. The video with Haggus was taken after about 30 minutes of running around. Haggus was then tired, so he gave himself a little break by standing behind the bushes while Polly circled around with plenty of energy to spare.

Couch cuddles and a bedtime story are always welcome. She adores going for walks and does well on leash. Such a friendly girl, Polly is always thrilled to see dogs and people on the street and welcomes them to come right up to her to say Hi. Wag, wag, wag -- Oh, boy, another new friend to meet! She will sit for treats on walks.

Very smart, she has learned Sit, Down, Roll over, Shake, Come, Crate, Wait, Stop, Let's go out, Time for bed, Out, Go back to sleep, Off, Treat, Watch out, Look at me, Leave it, Back up, and Drop it.

She is house-trained and crate-trained, and will go right into the crate when given a treat and often just on her own (she can go 4 hours between potty breaks). Polly lets you know when she has to go out.

She loves her Benebones, marrow bone, and peanut butter Kong! Polly is very patient when given a bath in the bathtub and doesn't try to jump out! She also loves car rides and waits patiently until you are ready to get her out.

HISTORY
Polly Pocket was found as a stray by a Good Samaritan.

HEALTH
Polly Pocket is up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, spayed, and heartworm negative.

PHYSICAL
Polly Pocket is mostly Plott Hound, with a shiny black coat and brindle markings on her face, chest, legs, and butt.
Rescue
Independent Animal Rescue, Inc

Contact info

Pet ID
10262
Contact
Address
PO Box 14232, Durham, NC 27709

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Submit an application by going to: https://animalrescue.net/adoption-form/

2.

Meet the Pet

Our adoption coordinators will reach out to you to connect you with our foster homes.

3.

Take the Pet Home

After meeting with the foster home, they will coordinate with your on how best to deliver the pet to you once all steps have taken place.

Additional adoption info

Adoption Requirements

  • You must be prepared to make a lifetime commitment to the animal.

  • You may not be an undergraduate student.

  • You must be a US citizen or green card holder.


Adoption Process

  • Fill out an adoption interest application HERE.

  • Our goal is finding lifelong, loving homes for our animals, so we try to find the best match between animal and adopter. We can help advise you on which animals to meet based on your situation.

  • You can meet some of our animals at our weekend adoption events, or we can arrange for a meeting in the foster home. If it’s a good match, the foster parent will come to visit your home in person. This is to make sure your home is safe and secure for a new companion animal.

  • Note: IAR makes every effort to please our adopters, but our first concern must be for the animal’s welfare. We reserve the right to deny any application.


Read about adoption fees at https://animalrescue.net/adoption-fees.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

Our cats and dogs are out and about greeting folks at adoption events in the Durham-Chapel Hill area most weekends. View a list of upcoming events here: https://animalrescue.net/calendar

More about this rescue

IAR started with one woman's big dreams, a bigger heart, and a very distinctive purple pickup truck that helped her rescue countless of unwanted, abused, and homeless Triangle pets. Originally founded in 1994, IAR earned an official 501(c)(3) status in 1995. We are governed by a Board of Directors, managed by elected officers, and introduced IAR’s first paid position, General Manager, in June 2021. This role will assist with elevating our collective compassion to new heights and strengthening IAR’s impact as a whole.

Our mission is to rescue and provide safe and responsible care for homeless, abandoned, and abused animals. We shall strive to help all animals in need through our service programs. We will serve our communities through promotion of spay/neuter for all companion animals, and the education of children and adults in humane care, respect and responsibility for animals on this earth.