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My name is Rusty!

Posted 1 month ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Adoption process
1

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

2

Submit Application

3

Approve Application

4

Meet the Pet

5

Interview

Adoption fee: $98

This helps Miami County Animal Shelter with pet care costs.

My basic info

Breed
American Pit Bull Terrier
Color
Age
2 years 1 month old, Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
43 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
24D119

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current

My story

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

Hi the shelter staff are calling me Rusty. I was found running loose and am now looking for my forever home. Rusty is a huge lovebug and just has the sweetest eyes you will ever see. If you are interested in meeting Rusty please call the Miami County Animal Shelter at 937-332-6919.
Shelter
Miami County Animal Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
24D119
Contact
Address
1110 North County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Come in a visit with the animal to make sure you each like each other.

2.

Submit Application

We do check on the auditors site to confirm you own your home. If you do not then we speak to the landlord to make sure pets are allowed.

3.

Approve Application

We will approve the application to those that fit the criteria for our process. We do require a fenced in yard on some dogs.

4.

Meet the Pet

We do require a meet n greet if you have other dogs. You bring your dog in and meet the dog you are interested in.

5.

Interview

Additional adoption info

DOGS $98.00 & CATS $45.00

All dogs adopted will be given their first parvovirus/distemper and Bordetella shot. Also they will receive 5 days of Panacur to treat for worms.

The $18.00 license fee is included in the above fees.
The $98.00 fee includes a $30.00 neuter deposit, All pets adopted are required to be neutered by the Vet of your choice within 45 days from the date of adoption or when the puppy/kitten reaches 6-7 months of age.

NEUTERING IS MANDATORY.

With each pet adopted, you will receive a coupon for a free health examination at the Vet of your choice within Miami County.

HOLD POLICY No applications will be accepted on any dog that is within the 3-day holding period.

CATS $45.00

All cats adopted will be given their first distemper shot and the appropriate dose of Strongid to treat for worms.
The neutering requirements and the free health exam coupon are the same as above.

Rescue Policy - The Miami Co. Animal Shelter is very happy to work with rescue groups however the following policy will apply. Our first priority is to place a pet in a good, permanent home. Rescue groups will be considered.
Rescues may put their name on a dog and if the dog is not adopted in a timely manner and depending on space availability at the shelter, they will be called if we need them to adopt the dog.

Go meet their pets

We are located at 1110 North County Road 25A in Troy, Ohio.

Hours:
Mon, Tues, Friday10 to 4
Wed 10 to 6
Thurs closed
Sat 10 to 2
Sun closed

More about this shelter

The Miami County Animal Shelter:

•Takes in stray and unwanted dogs
•Provides lost and found service
•Adopts out dogs and cats to new homes
•Sells dog licenses
•Enforces all state and county dog laws

We do NOT take in feral cats.
We will not euthanize them as we are a no kill shelter. We do not have a vet on staff so we are not able to take in sick or injured cats. Please contact a local animal rescue for assistance with sick, injured or feral.