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Hello! My name is Sterling. I am five years old and looking for my forever home!
Sterling couldn't be more perfect! He is very smart and well behaved. He knows all of the basics (sit, down, wait, drop it) and is crate and potty trained.
He is low to moderate energy. Enjoys playing with our other dogs and running in the yard but mostly you'll find him on his dog bed in front of the fire. Occasionally he'll hop up on the couch to enjoy some cuddles and closeness to his people.
He is great with all dogs and people. Might not be best around toddlers as he sometimes doesn't know his own strength, especially with his big head. He's been known to bump it into a wall or corner.
He really is a sweet smart boy.
From our vet center:
My name is Sterling, I'm a local Minneapolis pup with some orthopedic medical needs so our friends at MACC reached out to The Bond Between for help. When I was seen at both the MACC vet and TBB Vet Center I was diagnosed with grade 3 on the left and grade 2 on the right MPL's (medical luxating patella) and a full rupture of my CCL (cranial cruciate ligament - which is similar to ACL's in humans) on the left and a partial tear on the right causing an abnormal gait and some lameness; possibly pain however my foster mom says I'm still such a sweet dog despite that. The Bond Between is able to work with an orthopedic surgeon to help me get the surgery I need, but I will be on the lookout for a special adopter to usher me through this recovery period. I am scheduled for my first surgery on the left side on March 28th. 12 weeks of recovery with strict rest and activity restriction. Recheck x-rays will follow each of the surgeries I need to make sure I am healing. Surgery and any medications or rechecks associated with these orthopedic surgeries will be covered by TBB, any other medical care will be the responsibility of my furever family! I can't wait to meet you and settle in! 6 months from now I will be the happiest, sweetest boy around!
Hi! My name is Sterling and I am from Minnesota.
Hello! My name is Sterling. I am five years old and looking for my forever home!
Sterling couldn't be more perfect! He is very smart and well behaved. He knows all of the basics (sit, down, wait, drop it) and is crate and potty trained.
He is low to moderate energy. Enjoys playing with our other dogs and running in the yard but mostly you'll find him on his dog bed in front of the fire. Occasionally he'll hop up on the couch to enjoy some cuddles and closeness to his people.
He is great with all dogs and people. Might not be best around toddlers as he sometimes doesn't know his own strength, especially with his big head. He's been known to bump it into a wall or corner.
He really is a sweet smart boy.
From our vet center:
My name is Sterling, I'm a local Minneapolis pup with some orthopedic medical needs so our friends at MACC reached out to The Bond Between for help. When I was seen at both the MACC vet and TBB Vet Center I was diagnosed with grade 3 on the left and grade 2 on the right MPL's (medical luxating patella) and a full rupture of my CCL (cranial cruciate ligament - which is similar to ACL's in humans) on the left and a partial tear on the right causing an abnormal gait and some lameness; possibly pain however my foster mom says I'm still such a sweet dog despite that. The Bond Between is able to work with an orthopedic surgeon to help me get the surgery I need, but I will be on the lookout for a special adopter to usher me through this recovery period. I am scheduled for my first surgery on the left side on March 28th. 12 weeks of recovery with strict rest and activity restriction. Recheck x-rays will follow each of the surgeries I need to make sure I am healing. Surgery and any medications or rechecks associated with these orthopedic surgeries will be covered by TBB, any other medical care will be the responsibility of my furever family! I can't wait to meet you and settle in! 6 months from now I will be the happiest, sweetest boy around!
The Bond Between's goal is to not keep any animals at our rescue office. The majority of our animals are living in foster homes until they are adopted. Occasionally, animals are living in our rescue office that are in need of a foster home.
If you would like to meet an animal at our office who needs a foster, please reach out to inofficeanimals@thebondbetween.org and fill out our foster interest form at https://www.thebondbetween.org/foster
For more information on fostering or adoptable animals, please visit https://www.thebondbetween.org.
The Bond Between's goal is to not keep any animals at our rescue office. The majority of our animals are living in foster homes until they are adopted. Occasionally, animals are living in our rescue office that are in need of a foster home.
If you would like to meet an animal at our office who needs a foster, please reach out to inofficeanimals@thebondbetween.org and fill out our foster interest form at https://www.thebondbetween.org/foster
For more information on fostering or adoptable animals, please visit https://www.thebondbetween.org.
More about this rescue
The Bond Between is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that focuses on the bond between humans and animals. We were founded in 2009 as Secondhand Hounds. Since then, we have rescued over 29,000 dogs and cats with the help of thousands of fosters, volunteers, and supporters in our community. Our organization has grown from a rescue to a first-in-its-class animal wellbeing organization... now The Bond Between! We continue to provide safe shelter, proper veterinary care, and daily necessities for animals while working hard to help them build a bond with humans. We also focus on supporting the bonds that already exist between people and pets with our pet food shelf, respite foster care program, and focus on social services.
We wake up every morning saying YES to connecting people and animals, caring for them, and helping them fill each other’s hearts.
You can help support us today by donating, fostering, volunteering, or sharing The Bond Between.
To learn more, check out https://www.thebondbetween.org
The Bond Between is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that focuses on the bond between humans and animals. We were founded in 2009 as Secondhand Hounds. Since then, we have rescued over 29,000 dogs and cats with the help of thousands of fosters, volunteers, and supporters in our community. Our organization has grown from a rescue to a first-in-its-class animal wellbeing organization... now The Bond Between! We continue to provide safe shelter, proper veterinary care, and daily necessities for animals while working hard to help them build a bond with humans. We also focus on supporting the bonds that already exist between people and pets with our pet food shelf, respite foster care program, and focus on social services.
We wake up every morning saying YES to connecting people and animals, caring for them, and helping them fill each other’s hearts.
You can help support us today by donating, fostering, volunteering, or sharing The Bond Between.
To learn more, check out https://www.thebondbetween.org
