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My name is Taki!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 5 hours ago

My basic info

Breed
Australian Shepherd
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
20024843-23-0797

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Alert icon Not good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

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

That’s right, I check ALL the boxes!  I’m an adorable Aussie mix (maybe border collie) who has good house manners and gets along with most other dogs and people.  I am affectionate, entertaining, and eager to please.  And I need a family who can meet my needs and check all the boxes for ME!

My foster mom gives me LOTS of walks and exercise but a securely fenced in yard would make life a lot better for me ‘cause I really like to run!  I also need lots of walks or hikes, so an active adopter would be a great fit for me.  Agility anyone?  But don’t get the wrong idea – I also LOVE to chill out in the house giving kisses and snuggles and getting tummy rubs.  My foster mom loves that I’m quiet and I wake her up with kisses.  Who needs an alarm clock?  And to top off all my other wonderful qualities, I’m quite handsome! 

Of course, no one is perfect (though I come pretty darn close) .  I am not a fan of cyclists or people on scooters, or the bike trail and they are everywhere!  When I’m not afraid of them, I’m trying to chase them.  My foster mom is working on these issues and is learning to manage them with the help of a trainer but my new family will need to continue working on these with me or live in a less urban area for my safety and wellbeing.  I am smart and, like I said, eager to please!

One box that is especially important is I need an adopter who has experience with my breed or a similar breed.  As you know, we are quite the athletes and have unique needs and we really don’t want an adopter who will be surprised by and unprepared for all that entails. 

No doubt, general admiration for my breed and my dazzling looks will attract a lot of adoption applications.  Since the goal here is to set both me and my new family up to succeed, please make sure you “check the boxes” and are a good fit for me.  Thank you for your interest.  I hope to meet you soon!

Taki is neutered, up to date with vaccines, microchipped, and is currently on flea and tick and heartworm prevention.

April 29, 2024, 2:27 pm
Shelter
Macon County Humane Society - Appalachian Animal Rescue Center

Contact info

Pet ID
20024843-23-0797
Contact
Todd Ortiz
Address
851 Lake Emory Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
Donation
TO MAKE DONATIONS: Since we are a Non-Profit organization, we operate strictly off donations and sales from our Thrift Store on Old Murphy Road. We are not a county ran facility nor do we euthanize for space. We are NOT the Macon County Animal Shelter/Animal Control that was built June '09 located on LAKESIDE DRIVE Mail to: Macon County Humane Society P.O. Box 81 Franklin, NC 28744 (828) 524-4588

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

It is a $65.00 adoption fee and that covers spay & neuter, all vaccines, Micro-chipping, deworming, ID tag, a free health exam visit and 1 month free health insurance.
We have 1 contract, several information sheets and 1 questionnaire to be filled out.
We require that potential adopters be over the age of 18 own a home or have a rental agreement that states that you are allowed to have an animal at that residents. We do not allow animals to be left outside all the time or on a chain.

Go meet their pets

851 Lake Emory Rd. Franklin, NC 28734
Shelter Hours:
Monday 11am – 4pm
Tuesday 11am – 4pm
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 11am – 4pm
Friday 11am – 4pm
Saturday 11am – 4pm
Sunday CLOSED

More about this shelter

Established in 1962 as a valuable service to the people of Macon County. We are a registered 501c3.
In 2014, to avoid being confused with the new county animal control facility, the Mason County Humane Society began doing business as Appalachian Animal Rescue Center, a no-kill humane society.
Our shelter, located at 851 Lake Emory Road in Franklin, houses some 80-100 dogs and cats. Animal Care Technicians provide for our animals 365 days a year. We offer low-cost spaying and neutering, vaccines, and microchip implantation through Humane Alliance, and ASPCA clinic in Asheville. We take in animals from the public, as well as animals from the county shelter, and place them in permanent homes. Our transport program, meanwhile, gives cats and dogs a second chance in areas of the country where available pets are scarce.