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My basic info
Breed
Retriever (Unknown Type)/Australian Shepherd
Color
Black - with Gray or Silver
Age
2 years 3 months old, Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
52 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
956000013978070
My details
Not good with cats
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My personality
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
MEET ALONZO!
ALONZO is an Australian Shepherd/Retriever mix He is about 2-3 yrs. old and came into the Carson shelter in CA as stray weighing barely 43 lbs. When admitted to the vet clinic in LA he was immediately diagnosed with canine pneumonia, dehydration, and severe weight loss; overall ALONZO spent 6 weeks in the contracting vet clinic until he had fully recovered. He now weighs a healthy 52lbs.
ALONZO is a pure gentle soul, inexperienced about most things and will be thriving to learn more with you.
He is exuberant in his energy at times and is not often able to direct that energy into the right direction (e.g. can be easily distracted). Getting him into a calm state of mind is key makes him focus on his action and behavior,
We would not recommend Alonzo to a household with children as ADR.org does not want to put him up for failure. We do not know how he is with cats or children under teenager age.
From assessment and observation though ADR.org would think that a calm home, with people willing to take it slow but firm with him, and work with him on his energy and ability to follow commands.
ALONZO's ability to grow is immense and you teaching him to focus would bring out the best in him.
While he is fully crate trained, it should not be a place where he spends most of his time. Instead ADR.org would like to see him with a person who dedicates) quality time. and bring him out of his shell.
ADR.org assumes that he was adopted as a puppy from a shelter during Covid but was left to grow up alone, without any continued interaction, stimulation, and enrichment, nor directions and simple training to sharpen his ability to focus.
All dogs adopted through ADR.org are altered (neutered or spayed), microchipped, fully vaccinated (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Leptospirosis, Bordetella. Furthermore, you will have their shelter record as well as all vet records and results from where the animal was in the care of the vet clinic (Inc. Full bloodwork report).
If you are interested in hearing more about ALONZO, contact the founder of ADR.org and email ADR@animaldefenserescue.org. Send us some photos of your home and backyard (if fully fenced) and tell us a bit about yourself.
ADR.org will then schedule a call with you and send you our application via email. Our application process is straightforward, and you would need to be willing to visit him on Orcas Island. ADR.org will assist with all logistical coordination.
ALONZO and ADR.org look forward to hearing from you!
MEET ALONZO!
ALONZO is an Australian Shepherd/Retriever mix He is about 2-3 yrs. old and came into the Carson shelter in CA as stray weighing barely 43 lbs. When admitted to the vet clinic in LA he was immediately diagnosed with canine pneumonia, dehydration, and severe weight loss; overall ALONZO spent 6 weeks in the contracting vet clinic until he had fully recovered. He now weighs a healthy 52lbs.
ALONZO is a pure gentle soul, inexperienced about most things and will be thriving to learn more with you.
He is exuberant in his energy at times and is not often able to direct that energy into the right direction (e.g. can be easily distracted). Getting him into a calm state of mind is key makes him focus on his action and behavior,
We would not recommend Alonzo to a household with children as ADR.org does not want to put him up for failure. We do not know how he is with cats or children under teenager age.
From assessment and observation though ADR.org would think that a calm home, with people willing to take it slow but firm with him, and work with him on his energy and ability to follow commands.
ALONZO's ability to grow is immense and you teaching him to focus would bring out the best in him.
While he is fully crate trained, it should not be a place where he spends most of his time. Instead ADR.org would like to see him with a person who dedicates) quality time. and bring him out of his shell.
ADR.org assumes that he was adopted as a puppy from a shelter during Covid but was left to grow up alone, without any continued interaction, stimulation, and enrichment, nor directions and simple training to sharpen his ability to focus.
All dogs adopted through ADR.org are altered (neutered or spayed), microchipped, fully vaccinated (Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Leptospirosis, Bordetella. Furthermore, you will have their shelter record as well as all vet records and results from where the animal was in the care of the vet clinic (Inc. Full bloodwork report).
If you are interested in hearing more about ALONZO, contact the founder of ADR.org and email ADR@animaldefenserescue.org. Send us some photos of your home and backyard (if fully fenced) and tell us a bit about yourself.
ADR.org will then schedule a call with you and send you our application via email. Our application process is straightforward, and you would need to be willing to visit him on Orcas Island. ADR.org will assist with all logistical coordination.
ALONZO and ADR.org look forward to hearing from you!
a 45-60min phone call will follow once the potential adopter has emailed the application back.
3.
Meet the Pet
People have to be willing to travel to Orcas Island, WA- an 90min drive from Seattle, and a 60min ferry drive.
Additional adoption info
Adopters will request an application by sending an email to : ADR@animalDefenserescue.org
Each prospective owner fills out an adoption application. All applicants must live in WA (exceptions are possible), and we ask that children in your home are at least ten years old. We usually have limited information of history of our rescue dogs and are therefore very careful about placing them in households with children.
We require that everyone in the immediate family, including your current dog (if you have one) come to the appointment to meet your potential new dog. Adopting a dog is a big family decision and requires a commitment from everyone.
At the appointment, we will help you assess whether the dog is a good match for you and family or not.
Before you bring your new dog home, you must sign an Adoption agreement with Animal Defense Rescue. In addition, a $ 375$ adoption fee is requested. The adoption donation is non-refundable.
Please remember that adoption contributions barely cover our expenses and only defray the costs. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue our life-saving work.
Step 4: Post Adoption Follow Up
Our goal is to help you enjoy life with your new dog to the fullest extent possible. If issues arise, or you just need some good advice, we are happy to do follow-up counseling by telephone or in person. We can also suggest local dog trainers.
Adopters will request an application by sending an email to : ADR@animalDefenserescue.org
Each prospective owner fills out an adoption application. All applicants must live in WA (exceptions are possible), and we ask that children in your home are at least ten years old. We usually have limited information of history of our rescue dogs and are therefore very careful about placing them in households with children.
We require that everyone in the immediate family, including your current dog (if you have one) come to the appointment to meet your potential new dog. Adopting a dog is a big family decision and requires a commitment from everyone.
At the appointment, we will help you assess whether the dog is a good match for you and family or not.
Before you bring your new dog home, you must sign an Adoption agreement with Animal Defense Rescue. In addition, a $ 375$ adoption fee is requested. The adoption donation is non-refundable.
Please remember that adoption contributions barely cover our expenses and only defray the costs. Additional donations are greatly appreciated and will help us continue our life-saving work.
Step 4: Post Adoption Follow Up
Our goal is to help you enjoy life with your new dog to the fullest extent possible. If issues arise, or you just need some good advice, we are happy to do follow-up counseling by telephone or in person. We can also suggest local dog trainers.
More about this rescue
AnimalDefense Rescue is a small non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing primarily dogs from high-kill shelters in mostly CA, as well as homeless, lost and abandoned animals in WA , and rehoming from owners who can no longer care for them for important reasons. By building and working with the rescued dogs at her home, the founder and president assures asessment, training and rehabilitation . ADR.org works with local veterinarians to make sure future adoption homes will have a clean and complete health record for the adopted dog, ADR.org finds well-matched, and carefully screened adopters and adoption homes to ensure the dog will NEVER be returned to a shelter again in his lifetime.
AnimalDefense Rescue will serve as a resource to pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.
AnimalDefense Rescue is a small non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing primarily dogs from high-kill shelters in mostly CA, as well as homeless, lost and abandoned animals in WA , and rehoming from owners who can no longer care for them for important reasons. By building and working with the rescued dogs at her home, the founder and president assures asessment, training and rehabilitation . ADR.org works with local veterinarians to make sure future adoption homes will have a clean and complete health record for the adopted dog, ADR.org finds well-matched, and carefully screened adopters and adoption homes to ensure the dog will NEVER be returned to a shelter again in his lifetime.
AnimalDefense Rescue will serve as a resource to pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.
